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Good news in city of Farmington’s annual financial audit

May 25, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

After a few years of struggling, Farmington’s city finances seem to be on the road to recovery, according to the 2012 audit. Continue Reading

Bungert joins Independent Town Pages staff as intern

May 25, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Independent Town Pages. She is from Lakeville, where she grew up with her parents and three brothers.
She is a 2010 graduate of Lakeville North High School. That is where she first became interested in journalism. Continue Reading

After delays, Farmington students plant trees in local parks

May 24, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

After having their event put off three times, the students of Dodge Middle School’s Green Team finally got to help plant trees in Farmington’s Rambling River Park on May 17. Continue Reading

Famrington ISD 192 science students succeed

May 24, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Building level winners from all five elementary schools in the Farmington district advanced to regional science fair competition where they collected ribbons and awards for their efforts. Continue Reading

Ashton DeFusco met President Barack Obama at an event paying tribute to fallen officers

May 24, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Farmington High School graduate Ashton DeFusco had a close encounter with President Barack Obama at a recent event in Washington, D.C. Continue Reading

Farmington Veterans Memorial is behind schedule

May 24, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Mother Nature can be blamed for setting back one more thing around Farmington this spring. Thanks to her, the new Farmington Veterans Memorial will not be dedicated on Memorial Day, as it was originally planned. Continue Reading

Your weekend: Memorial Day services start Sunday

May 23, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Several events are planned around the Farmington community in the next week. Check out our calendar to see what’s coming up. Continue Reading

Column: Remember our deceased veterans

May 23, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

I don’t expect everyone in Farmington or Rosemount to drop all of their weekend plans just to attend a Memorial Day ceremony. I do, however, ask that you take a minute, sometime over the weekend, just to think about those who have died for our freedom, those who have died defending the freedom of others, and those who have served our country but have now passed away. Continue Reading

Editorial: Pay tribute to fallen veterans on Monday

May 23, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

Farmington and Rosemount residents have a long history of serving their country, and both cities have developed strong traditions of paying tribute to those who lost their lives in service. Continue Reading

City of Farmington will pay $22,000 to study employee compensation

May 23, 2013 in The Farmington Independent

The city of Farmington will pay a consulting firm $22,000 to conduct a wage study to make sure city employees are being adequately compensated for their work. Continue Reading