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Arts
The (Historical) Romance of February Arrives at Dakota County Libraries
Love, as true or as tumultuous as time, is embraced in these historical tomes recommended by Galaxie Library librarian Chris Larson and library associate, Erin Holl. "Jane Eyr...
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Arts
'Winter Jackets' Offers Book Club, Author Talks
Dakota County Libraries recently announced the kickoff of their 11th annual reading program for adults, Winter Jackets, a collaborative effort with the Metropolitan Library Service Agency...
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News
Embrace Winter at Dakota County Library
Embrace the season of snow and ice with these recommended reads by Galaxie Library librarian Jerry Erickson: “Snow Play” by Birgitta Ralston Winter is here and as ...
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Schools
Half of Dist. 197 Students Proficient in Math Under No Child Left Behind
Math and reading test scores for students in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan School District are hovering just below state averages, according to an Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)...
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News
Technology and Literature Converge at Dakota County Libraries
Wescott Library Circulation Manager Barbara Hanson has seen a lot of changes in her 25 years working at Wescott Library, having started her career back in the days when books were checked...
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News
Summer Hours in Effect for Dakota County Libraries
Summer hours began May 28 at Dakota County Libraries. Wentworth and Wescott are now closed on Sunday. The doors at Inver Glen will open earlier Monday through Wednesdays and Saturday hour...
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Schools
Eagan Barnes & Noble Fundraiser Aids Early Learners in District 197
For many people, April 15 might have been a day to line up at the post office with tax returns in hand, but for District 197, this year it's a time to celebrate the district's Early Learn...