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Mendota Biz Buys Another, Queens Crowned in Eagan: Dakota County Roundup

Also in this week's recap –alcohol charges in tragic moped crash, and Rose Parade awaits Rosemount High. And, a heartfelt farewell to a Northfield legend (pictured).

Written by Associate Regional Editor Mike Schoemer.

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news from all the largest Patch towns—Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, Northfield and Rosemount. 

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The Rosemount Marching Band is one of just 12 high school bands chosen to perform in the 125th annual Rose Parade.

Two "Lucky Ducks" Arrive at Minnesota Zoo

The ducks are part of a species called the Lesser Scaup, and migrate from as far away as Central America and frequently dive for their food.

Burnsville

Alcohol Related Charges in Moped Accident that Killed Burnsville Teenager

Brett Raley, a Burnsville resident, was 18 when he was killed in a moped crash in Savage.

Ramadan 2013: Enjoy ‘Fast-Breaking Meal’ at Burnsville Mosque Open House

Burnsville Mosque will offer a traditional Ramadan Iftar to the public later in July.

Eagan

Eagan Man Charged with Beating, Robbery in Burnsville

Burnsville Police say Matthew Loy Maiers, a 23-year-old Eagan guy man, and Steven Lee Dingman, 28, assaulted a man they met on the street.

Six New Funfest Ambassadors Crowned

Interest in the ambassador program was high this year, with 13 girls vying for just six spots.

Inver Grove Heights

Sunday Open House Will Honor Longtime Inver Grove Firefighter

Residents, city officials and fellow firefighters will be on hand to celebrate Jeff Davis' 40th anniversary as one of the "good guys."

Peterson Popcorn Puts All Its Chips on Inver Grove Heights

The new store in IGH is now the only store as Peterson Popcorn closes its longtime St. Paul location.

Lakeville

Pan-O-Prog Cruises into the Weekend

Thousands of residents lined Lakeville streets Friday night to catch a glimpse of the classic cars and trucks streaming by

Photos: Little Miss Lakeville 2013

The Pan-O-Prog pageant took place Monday evening at Kenwood Trail Middle School.

Mendota Heights

Report: Mendota Heights Almost a 'Top Job Magnet' in Twin Cities

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey says Mendota Heights' 'population' rises by 40.9 percent during the workday.

Mendota Heights' Healthsense Buys WellAware

Health data for people 65 years old and older is the Virginia company's business, the Star Tribune reported.

Northfield

Longtime Northfield News Editor, Community Advocate Maggie Lee Dies

Lee worked at the News for more than 68 years

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