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Link to 06/16/2021 Planning Commission Meeting

The City is currently using electronic means to supplement in-person meetings due to in-person social distancing limitations. Here's how you can continue to view or participate in meetings.

As part of the Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to restrict in-person attendance to maintain social distancing, the City is using electronic means to supplement in-person meetings.

Viewing and Listening to an Electronic Mee...

Aquatic Center Early Season Capacity Limited

Early season capacity of Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center remains limited. Opening day Saturday, June 12.

Early season capacity of Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center remains limited.  Opening day is scheduled Saturday, June 12, 2021.  With warm temperatures and current guidelines in place we expect the pool to reach capacity limits early eac...

Family Aquatic Center Opens June 12th

The Aquatic Center is being readied for opening on Saturday, June 12th

Kelley Park Concert Series to Begin June 18th

The concert series will resume on June 18th.

Apple Valley Puppet Wagon - 2021 Season

Apple Valley Puppet Wagon - shows begin June 14, 2021

Apple Valley Puppet Wagon - shows begin June 14, 2021.  Join us for a FREE, fun-filled Puppet Show this summer.  The Puppet Wagon makes 24 stops in various Apple Valley parks weekly and new shows are performed every week.  Kids ...

Watchdog Walker event on June 22, 2021

Apple Valley Police to host annual Watchdog Walker event on June 22, 2021

As the weather turns nicer out we see people coming outside after a long, cold winter.  Being outside and getting exercise is good for the soul and helps us push through the tough times.  There are dozens, if not hundreds, of dog walkers...

Casting with the Cops Youth Fishing Event, June 30th at 6:00 pm

Calling all fishermen or anyone who’s interested in casting a line with Apple Valley Police officers.

The Apple Valley Police are sponsoring a youth fishing event as part of the City’s Freedom Days celebration this year.  On June 30, 6-8 pm at the Cobblestone Lake Fishing Pier, officers and volunteers from the MN Valley In-Fisherman’s Club will b...

Mosquito Control activity happening in Apple Valley

Metropolitan Mosquito Control District trucks, helicopters, and staff will be out in neighborhoods and parks this summer working to reduce mosquito-borne disease and annoyance.

Summer weather in Minnesota means we are starting to see an increase in mosquitoes and the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (MMCD) will be out conducting surveillance and treatment activities to reduce the risk of disease and annoyance in an environ...

FCC Opens Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help households struggling to pay for internet service during the pandemic.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100...

CPSC announces recall on smoke and CO alarms

A smoke and carbon monoxide alarm maker has issued a recall for several of its models produced between May 2019 through September 2020 for failure to alert when there's a fire.

Smoke alarms expire and must be replaced every 10 years, to ensure you and your family will be alerted to a fire. Products of all brands meet high safety and performance standards, but occasionally there are malfunctions. If you have replaced your alarms ...

New Executive Order Removing Mask Mandate

On May 14. 2021, Governor Walz announced his intent to end the statewide mask mandate in place since July of 2020.

On May 14. 2021, Governor Walz announced his intent to end the statewide mask mandate in place since July of 2020.  This change aligns Minnesota with newly released Centers For Disease Control guidance for mask wearing by those who are vaccinated...

RentHelpMN is Now Open for Applications

RentHelpMN makes it possible for eligible renters to get caught up on overdue rent and utilities dating back to March 13, 2020. It also makes provisions for those at risk of falling behind on rent payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eviction Prevention Assistance

Help is now available for past due rent and utilities through RentHelpMN.org.  Please note that RentHelpMN is in Phase One, in which people with past due rent who meet eligibility requirements are invited to apply.

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Fall Clean-up Day Expected to Resume in 2021

The City expects to resume holding a Fall Clean-up Day in 2021, after a cancellation in 2020.

The City has received a number of inquiries about the Clean-up Day.  Apple Valley has traditionally held a Fall Clean-up Day, usually around the last weekend of September or first weekend of October.  Apple Valley has not held a Spring C...

Reminder that Dakota County is Included in MN DNR Deer Feeding Ban

Feeding and attractant bans are in place across the state to prevent concentrations of wild deer in areas with a higher risk for disease. These bans are precautionary steps the DNR took after finding deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

Feeding and attractant bans are in place across the state to prevent concentrations of wild deer in areas with a higher risk for disease. These bans are precautionary steps the DNR took after deer that tested positive for chronic wasting disease were foun...

State Launches Vaccine Connector

The state recently launched the Vaccine Connector. Any Minnesotan, age 18 and older, can sign up for to be notified of when and where vaccine is available for them

The state recently launched the Vaccine Connector. Any Minnesotan, age 18 and older, can sign up for to be notified of when and where vaccine is available for them. If you have questions about the form or need language assistance, please call the Minnesot...

Links to virtual meeting participation will be posted here three days before the meeting.

Learn more about how to participate in a virtual City meeting

As part of the Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to restrict in-person attendance to maintain social distancing, the City is using electronic means to supplement in-person meetings.

A virtual meeting link will be provided us...