Moonlight Masquerade prom Grand March at Farmington High School
The Farmington High School gym transformed into a catwalk for the prom Grand March on Saturday, May 18. More than 600 students participated, and the bleachers were filled with parents and community...
View ArticleMilitary moms, grandmas unite in support
More than 100 women from around the state attend luncheon in Farmington for fun, pampering, sharing experiences While national headlines about troop drawdowns take the spotlight, Edina military mom...
View ArticleDistrict works toward healthy schools
Shannon Bailey, Dakota County Public Health (center), presented the “Healthy School Hero” Award to Gail Setterstrom (left), District 192 Health Services coordinator, and Michele Iung, District 192...
View ArticleDistrict 192 considers adding student to board next school year
The Farmington School Board continued conversation about adding a student to the board as early as next school year at its May 28 meeting. While a student would not have voting power, he or she could...
View ArticleLouis Schmitz’s legacy keeps giving back
Family, friends and alumni create Louis Schmitz Foundation to offer scholarships When Louis Schmitz died in late December 2011, Farmington lost a legend who gave so much back to the city he called home...
View ArticleFormer Farmington day care provider faces manslaughter, neglect charges
A Farmington woman faces manslaughter charges relating to the death of a 3-month-old baby who stopped breathing at her home day care on July 31, 2012. Rebecca Lynn Graupmann, 45, faces two felony...
View ArticleWinning over Farmington High School students
Farmington math teacher to speak at 2013 graduation by Sarah Allen Sun Thisweek Dakota County Tribune Calculus is not typically the most popular subject for high school students, but the teens at...
View ArticleFarmington High School through the years
In its 130-year history, Farmington High School has been located in four different buildings. This class of 2013 is the first that spent all four years at the newest location on Flagstaff Avenue....
View ArticleMarking a milestone: looking back at Farmington High School’s first commencement
Community support and values of high school still remain strong 130 years later The Farmington High School graduation on Friday, June 7, marks more than just the graduation of another senior class: It...
View ArticleFarmington senior scholarships exceed $40,000
An auditorium full of Farmington High School seniors, families, community members and staff joined in celebrating top students at the Senior Awards Night on Wednesday, May 29. More than $40,000 in...
View ArticleFarmington reworks proposed budget with state levy limits
State caps levies at 3 percent increase, draft budget levy now calls for 5.87 percent The Farmington City Council and city department heads continue work on the 2014-2015 budget with new state...
View ArticleTwins give free clinic in Farmington
About 175 aspiring baseball players turned up for the Play Ball! Clinic put on by the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, June 1, at the Tiger field at Levi B. Dodge Middle School. The Twins put on these...
View ArticleFarmington High School hosts 130th commencement for Class of 2013
Farmington High School hosted its 130th commencement Friday, June 7, in the school’s gymnasium when graduating seniors received their diplomas. Student Council President Jessie Golnick offered the...
View ArticleFarmington Dew Days Schedule of Events – June 11-15, 2013
Tuesday, June 11 Noon, Medallion Hunt begins 3:30-4:30 p.m. Teen Library Day, drop-in for activities at Dakota County Farmington Library 7-8 p.m. Minnesota romance writer Julie Klassen at Dakota County...
View ArticleSeveral Dew Days events planned for group participation
Farmington Dew Days is back for 2013 with all of its traditional favorites, including some new events from June 10-15. Farmington Dew Days is highlighted by the Grand Day Parade this weekend. Most of...
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