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South Metro News Roundup

Sunday, January 6, 2013

South Metro News Roundup

News Roundup: Sheriff Wants Assault Weapons Ban, DWI for School Official

In other news around the South Metro area, the Rosemount Marching Band is selected to appear in next year's Tournament of Roses, and the Burnsville School Board hires an executive search firm in its quest for a new superintendent.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top local stories of the past week from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this Patch site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link. New Laws in Minnesota for 2013 Here's what you need to know to start the year off right. Dakota County Sheriff Calls for Ban on High-Capacity Assault Weapons Also, Sen. Al Franken will be at Eagan's Dakota Hills Middle School on Monday to discuss school safety. 'Significant' Damage Reported at Site of Jan. 1 Fire Authorities say that a property on 134th Street West may …

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3:52 pm on Sunday, January 6, 2013

this moron can want anything he wwants- heck why not 'want ' a dozen doughnuts all for hisself. but the constitution and the billof rights are nonnegotiable (2nd amendment clearly states' shall not be infringed'). chew on that sheriff   more ›

Monday, October 1, 2012

South Metro News Roundup

South Metro News Roundup: Search for Missing Man, Driver Had .30 BAC

In other news from around the region, Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, celebrates his 29th birthday, and Burnsville swears in its first female police captain.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each week, Patch reviews the past several days' top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at the recent news that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link: VIDEO: How Does a Snow Monkey Celebrate His 29th Birthday? Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, is the oldest male of his species in North America. Burnsville Swears in First Female Police Captain Capt. Tanya Schwartz, replacement for Eric Werner, could be the only woman to have attained such a rank in Dakota County. Burnsville Man Works to Transform I-35 Bridge into Tribute to Cancer Victims Minnesota's most famous bridge will …

Sunday, September 9, 2012

South Metro Roundup: 35W Pile-Up Leaves One in Critical Condition

In other regional news, a Holocaust survivor will speak at Inver Hills Community College, and MISO is setting up an operations center in Eagan.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past several days' biggest news stories, which first appeared on this site, or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at the past week's stories that may interest you, or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline link.

Sunday, August 12, 2012

South Metro Roundup: Rosemount Gets New Top Cop, Burnsville Gets New Chamber Chief

In other news around Dakota County, Eagan's Pawlenty passed over once again as vice presidential candidate, and Stream Global Services says it's coming to Eagan rather than Apple Valley.

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. New Police Chief Selected to Lead Rosemount Force Burnsville Police Capt. Eric Werner is the Rosemount City Council's top choice for the police chief position, which has been vacant since Gary Kalstabakken resigned in May. Burnsville Chamber Names New President Bill Corby, the president of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism, will assume Daron Van Helden's old post by Sept. 4. Burnsville Tech Business Snaps Up …

Sunday, June 17, 2012

South Metro News Roundup

South Metro Roundup: Obermueller-vs.-Kline Race Among 'Most Competitive'

In other news around the region, a former talk-radio host is convicted for his role in a multimillion dollar Ponzi Scheme, and more details emerge on the Century Middle School scandal.

You can't be at your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Apple Valley-Rosemount Patch reviews the top news of the previous week from our site and those of our neighbors throughout Dakota County. Here are some of the recent stories that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link. Obermueller's Campaign Moves Higher on DCCC's Priority List Minnesota's Second Congressional District race pitting Mike Obermueller against John Kline is among the 36 "most competitive" in the nation this year, according to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Fabric Town to Close After Almost 30 Years in Business Owner Patti Peltz announced Friday that she would be closing the store—located in …

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