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Law & Justice

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County News

Trails by Candlelight.
Even more beautiful by candlelight
The Trails by Candlelight event scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 11 from 6–9 p.m. at the Lebanon Hills Visitor Center in Eagan is still on, but with minor changes.
2/7/2012
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Political party caucuses are Feb. 7.
Poltical party caucuses on Feb. 7
Minnesota’s political parties will hold precinct caucus meetings Tuesday, Feb. 7 beginning at 7 p.m.
2/6/2012
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Did You Know?

The Assessor's Office determines the value of all 155,000 land parcels in the county.
The Dakota County Assessor's Office determines the value of all 155,000 parcels in the county. Each of the properties is visited in person at least once every five years.

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