Dayton in the news, from 6 sources
1 story about Dayton in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website. Latest: “Forgent Power Solutions plans $50M facility in Dayton to add 300 jobs” from The Business Journals, Sep 16.
Latest about Dayton
The newest stories with Dayton in the headline, one per story.
From Town Hall and the schools
16 notices in the past month, read every morning from Dayton’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
- Champlin Park graduate fulfills childhood dream of reporting the weather on KARE 11
John Zeigler, a 2007 graduate of Champlin Park High School (CPHS), was named the KARE 11 Chief Meteorologist in May of 2026, replacing a childhood idol Belinda Jensen. Read more about Zeigler in the Anoka-Hennepin Graduate Spotlight.
Yesterday - 93.9% graduated from the five traditional high schools in 2025, highest rate in district history
Graduation rates for students in the Anoka-Hennepin School District continue to outpace the average for all Minnesota students, increasing by 3.1% for 2025 and graduating 88.7% of all seniors in four-years, matching the highest district rate achieved in 2021.
Yesterday - Purchase tickets and view schedules with the Bound app
Anoka-Hennepin Schools has partnered with Bound for mobile ticketing and scheduling for activities and athletic events. Fans can purchase tickets online or in the Bound App and present mobile tickets at the gate.
Yesterday
5 more from ahschools.us
- Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) to focus on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support Nov. 10, all families welcome3 days ago
- CPHS students learn the dangers of marijuana in school-wide event3 days ago
- Anoka Halloween’s “big parade” provides opportunities and memories3 days ago
- Lincoln and Anoka Middle School students bring stories to life through reading and art3 days ago
- Protect your Tech4 days ago
- Nine Candidates, Including Four Incumbents, Aim for Four Seats on ISD 728 School Board
The ISD 728 School Board has four positions on the ballot this midterm election cycle. Nine people have filed and are campaigning for those spots.
Today - ISD 728 Residents Can Vote Absentee Now in Referendum 2026 Election, In Person Voting Starts Friday, October 16
Residents can cast their ballots by mail now through Nov. 2, 2026. Meanwhile, city and county offices will open in-person polling locations Friday, October 16 for those who want to "beat the rush."
Today - Back to School Comes a Bit Early for 2026-2027Today
5 more from isd728.org
- Randy Ronning Earns 1,000th Tennis Victory as Elks Girls' Tennis Rolls into SeasonToday
- Elk River High School Safety On Site Investigation Concluded; Normal Operations to Resume WednesdayToday
- Elks Girls' Soccer Goes Green for GwenToday
- Back to School Comes a Bit Early for 2026-2027Oct 26
- Grad Photos: See the Class of 2026 Take the StageOct 12
Who’s covering Dayton
Dayton was in the news from 2 outlets in the past 90 days, led by The Business Journals with 1 story about Dayton. Stories with Dayton in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
- Debra Susan Matykiewicz (Johnson)Sep 29 · Mentions Dayton
Dayton sports
High-school and local teams, from the sports pages.
Eaton vs Dayton Christian Girls Volleyball - Oct 13, 2026
Dayton vs Waitsburg Girls Basketball - Jan 16, 2027
Dayton vs Waitsburg Boys Basketball - Jan 16, 2027
Dayton High School (TX) Volleyball
Preview - Gamble Montessori vs Dayton Christian Football - Oct 9, 2026
Dayton High School Baseball Schedule | Wed, 3/24/2027
Schedule - Dayton Bulldogs (Springfield, NJ) Girls Soccer 26-27
Dayton vs Pomeroy JV Girls Basketball - Jan 23, 2027
Homes listed in Dayton
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
Headlines from next door
Dayton’s own feed is quiet, so here’s news from the towns around it.
Bri Voigt
Patricia Ann Johnson (Patti)
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | North Memorial Details $600 Million Hospital Investment After Sanford Merger
Chester Alvin Leshovsky Jr.
MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Solar Plant Begins Generating Electricity From Former Anoka County Landfill in Ramsey
Richard P. Brown
Lynn Terese Sontag
St. Paul Central vs Champlin Park Girls Soccer | October 6, 2026
Sherburne County Sheriff’s Newsletter
From neighbors
The news that never makes the paper: what Dayton is posting.
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Dayton, found through Google News; stories with Dayton in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Dayton, MN are left out. Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.