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INSIDE: + Election details + Summer road work + Library activities + Tabs made easier ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ Welcome to the summer 2024 Dakota County Plus. Combined with the Dakota County Newsletter, we’re bringing you county news four times a year.
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Make your way to Dakota County Other free summer activities include: Parks this summer, where free family- • Forever Wild Family Friday: Visit friendly events and activities await. Lebanon Hills Visitor Center Friday, July 12 to learn about dragonflies Visit Whitetail Woods Regional or go to Fawn Crossing at Whitetail Park in Farmington for Music in Woods Regional Park Friday, Aug. 2 to learn about bats. the Park events July 30 and Aug. Runs 6–7:30 p.m. 27. The events, running 5–7 p.m., feature plenty of space to spread • Family hike: Come to Thompson County Park for a naturalist-led walk out blankets or chairs and enjoy in the park Sunday, July 21 musical entertainment at the park’s and Sunday, Aug. 18. Runs 10–11 a.m. amphitheater. Food trucks will also • Story trail: Take a self-guided walk be available. through Lebanon Hills Regional Park’s McDonough Lake Loop Admission and parking are free. while reading picture book pages Visit www.dakotacounty.us/parks, displayed along the trail. Runs 8 search music for details, including a.m.–8 p.m. Friday–Monday, Aug. 30–Sept. 2. performers and food truck vendors. Visit www.dakotacounty.us/parks, click programs & events for full programs and events listing.