Politics & Government

South Metro News Roundup: Ambulance Association Could Disband, Botox for Dudes

Also in this week's review: Burnsville chooses new superintendent, Shakopee joins the South Suburban Conference and a local man loses out on "The Voice."

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. 

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Lakeville

Krause of Lakeville Won't Rule Out Reelection Bid for Dakota County Board

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The county commissioner and NFL Hall of Famer is currently involved in a lawsuit against the football league on behalf of former players with brain injuries.

Lakeville North Robotics Team Raising Money to Compete in World Championship

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The team is looking to raise $6,000 to travel to St. Louis in late April.

Apple Valley

Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland delivered the annual speech on Wednesday at a luncheon hosted by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.

VIDEO: Eastview High Grad Falls Short with Buble Song on NBC's 'The Voice'

Dustin Hatzenbuhler said it was still "the best day of my life" after celebrity judges Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Shakira and Usher cut him from "The Voice" during the blind audition round.

Burnsville

New Burnsville Clinic Reflects the Changing Face of Plastic Surgery

A new clinic in the Heart of the City focuses on non-invasive procedures and a marketing strategy aimed at emerging demographics—the middle class and men.

School Board Chooses Madison Administrator to be Burnsville's Next Superintendent

Wednesday night, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education offered the job of superintendent to Joe Gothard, who is currently the assistant superintendent of the Madison Metropolitan School District in Wisconsin.

Burnsville Assistant Superintendent to Take New Position in Pequot Lakes

Chris Lindholm, second in command at the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, is leaving to become the superintendent of a district about 20 miles north of Brainerd.

Burnsville Firm Wins $58.1 Million Bid for the St. Croix River Crossing Project

Ames Construction, of Burnsville, got the project after a rival firm ran afoul of the DOT's Office of Civil Rights.

Eagan

Eagan High School Freshman Uses Computer Skills to Give Back

Collin Westgard builds and refurbishes computers out of his parents' garage—then he donates them to families in need across the community.

Eagan resident and Eastview High School grad Dare Van Waes was named Miss Teen Minnesota at the statewide Miss Coed Minnesota Pageant on March 23-24 in Minneapolis.

Eagan Council Approves Preliminary Design for $19 Million Outlet Mall Parking Ramp

The parking ramp would be built adjacent to Paragon Outlets' planned, 440,000-square-foot outlet mall in Eagan's Cedar Grove neighborhood.

Blue Twilight—and its robotic creation—will compete on April 24-27 at an international event in St. Louis, Mo.

Northfield

Northfield Area Ambulance Association Could Disband

The city of Northfield would receive half of the association's remaining assets.

Northfield Faculty Narrowly Defeat Students in Annual Charity Basketball Game

The game brought in more than $1,500 to support Northfield families fighting cancer.

Carleton College Grad’s Book Up for Award

Brian Freeman's “Spilled Blood” is one of five finalists for Best Hardcover Novel in the International Thriller Writers’ 2013 Thriller Awards.

Rosemount

Rosemount Council Moves Forward on Hwy. 3 Pedestrian Underpass

Once constructed, the 124-foot underpass would connect Rosemount High School with the GlenRose neighborhood.

Rosemount Rolls Out Prescription Drug Disposal Program

Residents will be able to safely and anonymously deposit unused over-the-counter or prescription medications and illicit substances at the Rosemount Police Department.

Shakopee

Sammy's Speed Dog—a gourmet hot dog diner—reopened three weeks ago, just in time for the warm months.

It's Official: Shakopee Will Join South Suburban Conference

Monday night, the school board approved a measure to switch from the Missota Conference to the South Suburban Conference, a change that will take effect in fall of 2014.

Governor Takes Another Run at Proposed Prison Fence

On Monday, Gov. Mark Dayton unveiled a $750 million bonding proposal, which includes $5,187,000 for a perimeter fence around the women's prison

PHOTOS: International Fashion on Parade at Shakopee High

Friday, a group of Shakopee High students from Leaders in Education and Diversity showed off styles from around the globe, from Vietnam to Deutschland to the horn of Africa.

 


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