Dakota County voters pass school levies, elect board members
On Nov. 4, 2025, Dakota County voters approved school funding measures in Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and chose new school board members in Hastings and Lakeville. Farmington's per-pupil operating levy will raise about $8M annually (adding ~$534/year for a median $350,000 home), Lakeville renewed its tech levy with no tax increase, ISD 196 expanded its tech levy to ~$15.5M/year, and Elaine K. Mikel-Mulder and Tony Reichenberger won board seats in Hastings and Lakeville, respectively.
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- Farmington levy: $1,236.60 per pupil; ~$8M per year for 10 years; 57%+ approval; median $350,000 home +$534/year.
- Lakeville levy renewal: nearly 70% approval; continues ~$4M/year for 10 years; no new tax increase.
- ISD 196 tech levy: renewed/increased from 3.015% to 5.015%; ~68% approval; ~$15.5M/year total for 10 years.
- Hastings ISD 200: Elaine K. Mikel‑Mulder won special election (60%+); term runs Jan. 5, 2026–Jan. 1, 2029.
- Lakeville ISD 194: Tony Reichenberger defeated incumbent Brett Nicholson, 51%–48%.
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November 05, 2025