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Nestled against the Huron River and surrounded by rolling farmland, Dexter is a natural destination for bikers, kayakers and runners from around the area.

Boasting nearby lakes and metro parks, Dexter is only a few minutes from downtown Ann Arbor and provides easy access to I-94. read more...

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AATA's 5-year countywide transit program forum on Wednesday moved to Dexter Library

Posted: Wed May 16 4:29 p.m.

The Ann Arbor Transportation Authority’s planned public forum tonight regarding the proposed 5-year public transit improvement program has been moved to the Dexter Library.

Jolly Pumpkin distillery and tasting room in the works for new Dexter location

Posted: Wed May 16 5:57 a.m.

Editor's note: The name of a council member has been corrected. Northern United Brewing Company, LLC, doing business as Jolly Pumpkin is a step closer to redeveloping the former Martinrea/Pilot building in the industrial park on Bishop Circle in Dexter as a beer, wine and small distillery that includes a tasting room. The company currently has three locations, one in Dexter, Traverse City and Ann Arbor, and would have the Dexter location serve as its manufacturing plant for beer, spirits and wine. The plant is expected to operate round the clock, while the tasting room would be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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with poll: Top 10 high school sports stories of 2011

Posted: Sun Jan 1 12:39 p.m.

There were 49 individual and six team state titles won by Washtenaw County athletes in 2011, but that certainly wasn't all that happened. There was tragedy, controversy, Major League pay days, worst-to-first resurgences and everything in between. Here are the top 10 high school sports stories of the year, chosen by the AnnArbor.com sports staff:

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Demographics

Population
Households1,013
Median age33.7 years
Female51.4%
Male48.6%
Race
White96.6%
African-American0.4%
American Indian0.3%
Asian1.0%
Hispanic/Latino1.0%
Other0.3%
Income and education
Median household income $50,510
Education: high school or higher92.0%
Education: bachelor's degree or higher38.4%
Employment 76.6%
Poverty 4.5%
2000 census, latest data available

Real Estate (2009)

Listings 60
Sales 37
Avg. list price $205,585
Avg. sale price $188,156
Median sale price $188,500

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