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Goodwill Easter Seals eliminates barriers to work and independence with customized training and career support to help people unlock their full potential. They have nearly 20 programs to help job seekers access training, prepare for work and find job opportunities that lead to future advancement. Removing common barriers to employment like lack of transportation, childcare, healthcare and fines/fees helps people gain independence. Check out their resources, or support them through donations, HERE. 

Mayor Hellier was their first customer! In addition to FROZEN, he grabbed the ultimate 80's classic - The Goonies!

Workforce Training Available for Minnesota Employers

The state of Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) program offers grants to help train or retrain your workforce. MJSP works with a broad range of businesses, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations to:

•         train or retrain workers

•         expand work opportunities

•         keep high-quality jobs in the state

Your business may qualify for one of their training grant programs that help offset training-related expenses.

Find out more at HERE. Or contact the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Office: deed.mjsp@state.mn.usNone

Join a live 30-minute recycling Q&A at your desk. You can ask questions about office or home recycling, organics collection and waste disposal. John Exner and Rachel Kennedy from Environmental Resources will answer questions and provide tips to help you recycle. 



• ​Wednesday, Jan. 24, noon–1 p.m. Register now. Click “Sign into your school or work account.”
• ​Friday, Jan. 26, noon–1 p.m. Register now. Click “Sign into your school or work account.”

For questions about office recycling and organics programs, email recycleright@co.dakota.mn.us. Information is also available on what to recycle and what to do with things that don’t belong in the recycling at Dakota County Works.

Put these items in the recycling container:

Paper

• Newspaper and inserts
• Magazines and catalogs
• Mail and office papers 

Cardboard (Flatten boxes)

• Corrugated cardboard
• Paperboard (e.g., cracker boxes)  

Cartons (Caps on, empty and dry) 

• Milk and juice cartons
• Soup and broth cartons
• Juice boxes  

Metal cans (Empty and dry)

• Aluminum, tin and steel cans 

Glass bottles and jars (Caps on, empty and dry)

• Food and beverage bottles and jars 

Plastic bottles, containers and jugs (Caps on, empty and dry)                              

• Containers numbered 1, 2 or 5  
• Soda, juice and water bottles
• Milk and juice jugs
• Margarine, cottage cheese, cream cheese and other tubs and lids 
• Laundry detergent bottles and jugs
• Clear berry and produce containers

Keep these items OUT of the recycling: 

• Batteries
• Food and liquids
• Paper plates, cups, and napkins
• Plastic bags and wrap 
• Shredded paper
• Styrofoam
• Tanglers (chains, cords, hoses, string lights)
• Trash

Have food waste and other organics?

• Visit the Reuse, Recycling and Disposal Guide for a list of what to put in the green organics bins.

Join us in Lakeville for the ILLUMINATION WALK on January 26th. You won’t want to miss this beautiful night at Ritter Farm Park! The event begins at 6 pm. Register HERE.

Thank you for your support!