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Shooter Avoids Murder Charges, Chickens Scratched: South Metro News Roundup
This week's look around the Twin Cities' southern suburbs includes another lightning strike in Rosemount and a Cuban vacation concept from Sun Country. Also, a bartender at B-52s gone too soon.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news.
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Eagan
Strip Mall in Northeast Eagan Sells for $1.4 Million
The mall currently rents to Dickey's BBQ and DD's Dance.
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Eagan Girl to Make Stage Debut as Classical Indian Dancer
Vibha Mavanji, 11, will mark an important milestone on Aug. 4: Her first solo performance.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount
City Considers Ban on Backyard Chickens, Unorthodox Pets
From the looks of it, Apple Valley will not be getting on the barnyard bandwagon any time soon.
Rosemount Fourplex Goes Up in Flames, Fire Attributed to Lightning
Rosemount and other towns in the south metro have been subject to an unusual spate of lightning strikes this summer: "We're pulling our hair out with these things," said Fire Chief Richard Schroeder.
New Restaurant Brings Taste of South China to Rosemount
The old Pizza Hut off County Road 42 and Canada Avenue West has been transformed into the Hong Kong Bistro.
Burnsville
Tawakal Restaurant Serves Burnsville with East African Fare
The owners talk about their restaurant and share popular dishes during Ramadan.
Burnsville CVS, Walgreens Won't Have 'Boston Bomber' Edition of Rolling Stone
Photo glorifies accused terrorist Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, critics say.
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Restaurant Mourns One of its Own After Tragic Death of Jessie Lusk
The 32-year-old bartender at B-52s was a crowd favorite. He leaves behind his expectant wife and one young son.
West St. Paul Man Convicted for Shooting at Inver Grove Police Officers
Justin Thaddeus Amick was found guilty for two counts of assault for firing his gun in the direction of officers back in 2012. Sentencing will be held in September.
Mendota Heights
Mendota-Based Sun Country Flying to Cuba
The flights began on July 1.
Lakeville
Valley Lake Beach Closed Because of High E. coli Bacteria Levels
Water samples will be collected at the beach until acceptable levels return.
Wyatt Hall and Ethan Vanden Busch, both 11 and friends who met through playing hockey, found the medallion in Valley Lake Park on July 11.
Northfield
Northfield Students to Get iPads Beginning Aug. 15
Students at Northfield High School and Northfield Middle School will receive iPad 2 tablet computers as part of the school district’s Transformational Technology initiative.