About Dakota County

Dakota County is just south of Minneapolis and St. Paul and provides an excellent location for business development. We have a 2003 estimated population of 371,094. Dakota County is a part of the 7-county, 2.7 million person Twin City Metropolitan area.

Dakota County has a blend of urban, suburban and rural lifestyles. Our communities offer a variety of high quality lifestyles and our schools and parks are top notch. We have a very diverse economy with a mix of large and small businesses in information technology, aerospace, insurance, transportation and many other sectors.

In addition, we have easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul downtowns, the Twin Cities International Airport and the Mall of America. Dakota County has interstate highways, rail and barge to move people and goods to global markets.

Dakota County also exhibits the beauty and advantages of a rural landscape including the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers, which join together here in the County.

Dakota County has a tradition of collaboration that has produced a high quality lifestyle, an excellent system of schools, libraries and public services, and a very vibrant business climate.

Come join us!

Contact Information
Bill Coleman
Executive Director
bill@dakotafuture.com
651-491-2551