General Info

Founded in 1849, Dakota County in Minnesota is spread over an area of 500 square miles and has a population of approximately 400,000. It includes Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Apple Valley, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount areas. The county has a number of departments, including, administration, medical, law enforcement and judicial centers, attorney's and sheriff s office, and emergency preparedness departments.Additionally, it has departments for employment and economic assistance, capital planning and project management and employee relations. The county provides a wide range of online services, including property information, real estate inquiry, property taxes and legal information and forms, plat menus and survey status. It offers amenities, such as libraries, museums and parks. The county has several societies and organizes fairs and sports and cultural events.