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Dakota County, Dakota County

City Snapshot

Population

439,882

County

Dakota County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$85,000

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M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

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Tina Smith

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Amy Klobuchar

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

Tim Walz
Tim Walz

Governor

Democratic Party