Rosemount Just Hit Pause on New Data Centers

After weeks of packed council chambers and a growing resident petition, the city voted unanimously to halt new data center applications for a full year.

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Chili Cook-Off (Rosemount)
Think you've got the best chili recipe? Enter or come taste the competition at this cook-off, may the spiciest pot win! Bring the heat.

Spring into Wellness Fun Run (Rosemount)
Walk, jog, or run at DCTC's free wellness event from 4-5PM, all ages and fitness levels welcome, a great way to kickstart your spring health goals. Lace up.

Rooms on Fire: Fleetwood Mac & Friends (Lakeville)
The music of Fleetwood Mac and friends comes alive at Brianno's Chart House for a night of classic rock favorites you'll be singing along to all night. Sing along.

35th Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting (Farmington)
Help plant trees at Evergreen Knoll Park alongside local 5th graders carrying on 35 years of Tree City USA tradition and environmental stewardship in Farmington. Go green.

Flash Tattoo Popup at Thread and Clover (Rosemount)
Browse flash tattoo designs and get inked while you shop at this boutique popup, a unique combo of fashion and body art on Claret Ave. Get inked.

Track Night 2026 at DCTC (Rosemount)
Hit the track at Dakota County Technical College for an exciting evening of racing action, a must for motorsport fans. Start engines.

The Johnny Holm Band (Apple Valley)
Minnesota's favorite party band brings their legendary energy to Bogart's Entertainment Center for a can't-miss night. Rock out.

Live at Bogart's Back Alley Tavern (Apple Valley)
Catch live music in the laid-back setting of Bogart's Back Alley Tavern for a perfect weeknight outing with great drinks and good tunes. Cheers up.

Cocktail Combo: Classics with a Twist (Lakeville)
These musical mixologists shake up your favorite hits with genre mashups, piano tricks and live looping at Brianno's Chart House, imagine Eagles gone reggae or ragtime Britney Spears. Mix it up.

Kid Create Market (Burnsville)
Shop kid-made goods and support young entrepreneurs at Burnsville Center from 4-7PM during the JBF Spring Kids Resale Event, these kids mean business. Shop small.

River City Rejects, Skulls of Tomorrow & More (Burnsville)
An all-ages punk and rock show featuring River City Rejects (NE), Skulls of Tomorrow, Bella Larson and The Scene Kids. Rock out.

Itty Bitty Prom (Farmington)
Dress up in your fanciest outfit for a morning of music, crafts and dancing at Farmington Library, perfect for little ones birth to age 8 with caregivers. Dress up.

Spring Tea Experience Floral Workshop (Farmington)
Learn to design a petite teacup arrangement with farm-fresh blooms at Farmtown Nutrition, you'll take home a gorgeous tea cup, your floral creation, tea and protein balls included. Bloom on.

Micro Wrestling (Rosemount)
The Micro Wrestling Federation brings full-scale professional wrestling with an entire cast under five feet tall to Truplayerz, expect body slams, bear hugs, headlocks, and nonstop action all evening, all ages welcome! Throw down.

Zoo After Hours: Cowchella (Apple Valley)
This 18+ evening at the Minnesota Zoo Farm features dining, drinks, live music, lawn games, Barnyard BINGO, meet brand-new miniature donkeys and cows, plus a costume contest with prizes from the MN Lottery. Moo-ve over.

Sip & Shop at Gary's Supper Club (Lakeville)
Brunch, bottomless mimosas, signature martinis and a curated lineup of 10+ local vendors at Gary's Supper Club from 10AM-1:30PM, make reservations and bring your crew. Sip and shop.

Indie Bookstore Day at Niche Books (Lakeville)
Celebrate the biggest day for indie bookstores with exclusive giveaways, used book sales, a Libro.fm Golden Ticket hunt worth 12 audiobook credits, and brand-new Niche Books merch from 10AM-6PM. Read on.

Crushed Glass and Resin Sun Catcher (Rosemount)
Create a beautiful crushed glass sun catcher at Tops Pizza and Grill with step-by-step instruction, all supplies included, grab dinner and get crafty! Get crafty.