Community Corner
South Metro Roundup: New Strain of Swine Flu, Stabbing, Bank Fraud
In other county news, Hurricane Issac is expected to trigger an increase in gas prices, and the spouse of Lakeville's former mayor pleads guilty to fraud.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors.
Here's a look at stories of the past seven days that may affect or interest you. To read the entire story, click on the headline link.
Dakota County
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State officials say that a man in his 20's has contracted swine flu, a new strain called H3N2, the second case reported in Dakota County.
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Analysts are predicting anywhere from a 10 to 25 cent increase in the coming weeks.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
1 Family, 3 National Champs: Siblings Give Top Performances in National Speech Tournament
Ishanaa, Akshar and Ashesh Rambachan—who have gone through Eastview High School—became the first trio of siblings in the history of the National Forensic League to win a national speech title in the same category.
Police have charged Chad Matthew Pulju with second-degree murder after the death of his mother, 68-year-old Geraldine Delores Bennett.
Burnsville
Fairview Embarks on Building Blitz
Officials at Fairview Health Services are hoping to cash in on $54 million in bonds, which will kick off a construction boom across the health giant's holdings, including the hospital in Burnsville.
Eagan
Eagan's 2013 Park Plan Includes New Park, Trail and Playground Upgrades
The 2013 Capital Improvement Plan calls for the preliminary development of a new city park and plenty of upgrades to existing park facilities.
Business Roundup: New Car Wash, Eagan Car Club, Yogurt Bar
Several new businesses are locating in the city.
Plans for New Office and Data Complex in Eagan Move Forward
The Eagan Advisory Planning Commission unanimously recommended approving a proposal to build a roughly 60,000-square-foot facility in the Boulder Lakes Business Park.
Inver Grove Heights
Simley Grad Gets Invite to 'The Price is Right' 40th Anniversary Show
Nancy Tepley-Mimbach, who has been in the "Price is Right" audience a dozen times, got to "come on down" during her first visit to the show in 1994.
IGH City Councilman Flip-Flops, DNR Gun Safety Program Gets Green Light
City Administrator Joe Lynch confirmed that Bill Klein wanted to reconsider his Aug. 13 vote.
Lakeville
Former Lakeville Mayor's Husband Pleads Guilty to Swindling Banks
Kevin A. Dahl pleaded guilty to swindling four banks to the tune of $1.4 million in fraudulently obtained loans. He'll be sentenced at a later hearing, but could face 30 years in prison.
Lakeville North Rips Lakeville South, 47-24, in Football Opener
South opened the scoring in the first quarter, but it was all North after that in the epic beginning of the season.
Mendota Heights
St. Thomas Academy Pool Repair Complete
St. Thomas Academy is celebrating the restoration of their pool building, just in time for the school year and Convent of the Visitation's fall swim season.
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