Star Tribune Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:31:59 GMT
Straddling two counties can be a bit awkward
Metro or outstate? Or both? These multi-county communities can be viewed in different ways. The northernmost city in Hennepin County is also in Wright County -- making Dayton one of only five Minnesota cities designated as being in both "metro" and "outstate" areas. For government officials involved, it's not always the best of both worlds. "It's hard enough dealing with so many regulations when two counties are involved," said Nancy Carswell, city administrator for Rockford, another city that straddles Hennepin and Wright counties. But for Dayton, the dual identity is doubly confusing: Dayton is the only city that deals with both the Metropolitan Council and the state demographer's office when tracking all-important census numbers that can make or break a city's chances of securing grants.
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