South Metro Roundup: $5 Million Purchase Approved by District 196 Board

Though you might live or work in Lakeville, chances are you're intimately curious about what's happening in your neighboring communities.

Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link.

Apple Valley-Rosemount

Rosemount Company Pleads Guilty to Federal Pollution Charges

Spectro Alloys pled guilty to two counts of violating the federal false statements statute regarding emissions at their facility.

$5 Million School Building Purchase Approved by District 196 Board

The district plans to close on the Area Learning Center property by month's end.

Eastview Boys Lacrosse Wins State Championship

The Lightning brought home the school’s first-ever boys state championship in any sport with a 10-4 win over Eden Prairie.

6 Candidates to Vie for 2 Rosemount City Council Seats

An Aug. 14 primary will narrow the number of candidates to four.

Dan Gustafson Withdraws from Council Race

First elected in 2004, Gustafon says he wants to focus his efforts on business.

Best Buy Moving Into Former Circuit City Building

The Richfield-based electronics retailer plans to renovate a behemoth big box storefront once occupied by its rival.

Rep. Diane Anderson Puts in Bid for Re-Election

Anderson, an incumbent, will face Democratic challenrge Sandy Masin for House District 51A in the 2012 election cycle.

Eagan

City Considers Water Quality Incentive Program

The plan would pay out as much as $50,000 annually to help local property owners reduce runoff.

Eagan Actress Stars in Horror Film Set at Nuclear Disaster Site

Eastview graduate Devin Kelley stars in "The Chernobyl Diaries."

With Outlet Mall Development, Plans for a New City Park?

Development of a small city park in the Cedar Grove area could be a panacea for neighborhood residents and future shoppers looking for green space.

Hastings

Dakota County Jail Gives Bail Bond Agents the Boot

Aggressive tactics in search for clients gets agents banned from public areas.

Inver Grove Heights

Inver Hills Granted $200K To Build STEM Student Body

The grant is designed to help bridge the gap between information technology careers and underrepresented students.

Planning Commission Narrowly Approves Gun Safety Program

But commissioners reject a proposal to use a 250-acre plot of land in the city for the classes.

Lakeville

Andrew Brobston Gets DFL Endorsement, Will Run Against Thompson

Senate District 58 includes Farmington, most of Lakeville, and portions of rural Dakota and Goodhue Counties.

County Road 70 in Lakeville Closing for Repaving Project

The massive repaving project will last through August.