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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.

(This story is by Mike Schoemer)

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.

Friends Team Up to Find Pan-O-Prog Medallion

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.

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