The City of Farmington’s Parks and Recreation Department invites residents and visitors to lace up their skates this January as it celebrates National Skating Month with two special community skating events and ongoing open skate opportunities through early March.

Dakota County officials are working to clear up confusion and calm fears about food assistance in the wake of the recent federal government shutdown.

With more than 440,000 Minnesotans, including over 10,000 Dakota County residents, at risk of losing access to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in November, The Open Door is preparing for what could be one of the most challenging months in its history.