VISTA Schools Plan Pops Concert for Saturday

Orchestra and popular classical pieces will be performed by students from both St. Thomas and Visitation schools

Show Us Your Ink! Patch Wants to See Your Body Art and Hear the Stories Behind Them

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It is hard to find a person these days who doesn't have at least one tattoo.  Males, females, teenagers—they all seem to have some kind of ink. Small stars, crosses, butterflies, tribal, oriental, in memoriam, there are so many to choose from. Then once you choose your tattoo, or design, where do you put it? Do you pick your shoulder? Your back? So many decisions to make.  So Patch wants you to post photos of your favorite tattoo(s). We want to hear why you picked the tattoo you chose and its meaning to you. We'll start with a few examples from Patch editors here in Minnesota: Micheal Foley: "I got my tattoo when I was 18. I had been a Marine for only a few months, and I was back in Wisconsin on leave for the holidays when my new …

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mike savick

12:14 am on Saturday, May 18, 2013

CW. listen sonny, you arrogant little pissant, without the accomplishments of previous generations and baby boomers (this incudes the scientists, R& D types, and hardworking taxpayers who supported the efforts with their services and their taxes) you would be still using WWI technology and not mouthing off on the internet if you survived childhood diseases,   more ›

Visitation, St. Thomas Orchestra Concert Planned for Friday

The group draws from both St. Thomas and Visitation schools.

Berry Your Memory Lapses

Science supports regular servings of blueberry pie to combat memory loss, says Blogger Colleen Walsh Fong—only half-kidding.

"Guys and Dolls" Opens Friday at Visitation School

Friday night's performance also features an opening reception.

Put Some Punch in Your Picnic—and Punch Away the Snow

Blogger Colleen Walsh Fong is preparing for spring, regardless of the weather.

A Redeveloped Golf Course, Marathon Survivors and Another ‘Voice’: South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week’s recap – A scholarship created to honor a lost friend and a surprise discovery in a Burnsville park.

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news.  For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline.   Fate of Parkview Golf Course Decided After Six-Hour Debate Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course. Eagan Runner Finished Boston Marathon 45 Minutes Before Bombing "I don’t understand why anyone would target this crew, this group. No marathon hurts anyone," Lance Kuehn said. Friend of Eagan Car Crash Victim Creates a Scholarship in His Name Sean Choi wants to create a legacy for deceased Eagan High School student Ahsim Ahmed, who was killed in a car crash last year on Diffley Road. …

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Best Blog #2: Boltz's Taekwondo Promotes Students to Black Belt

For its great photos and a desire to celebrate students' achievements, Greg Boltz's blog wins the #2 spot in the best blogs of the week.

Best Blog #2: Boltz's Taekwondo Promotes Students to Black Belt

For its great photos and a desire to celebrate students' achievements, Greg Boltz's blog wins the #2 spot in the best blogs of the week.

Sibley High School's "Joseph" Goes Up Friday, Saturday Nights

The Mendota Heights high school is staging a production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.