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Fatal Wreck on I-35, New Business Comes to Eagan, Burnsville: South Metro Update
In other recent headlines, the debate over Minnesota's proposed same-sex marriage prohibition heats up across the region, and police search for a missing Northfield man.
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Apple Valley’s Avery Saari, 4, and her family received a trip to Florida and tickets to Disney World and other attractions from the Make a Wish Foundation of Minnesota.
Repayment of the General Obligation Bonds is expect to save the city about $76,000.
Burnsville
Despite Lingering Divisions, Burnsville Council Approves Dynamic Display Ordinance
The new ordinance allows companies to install digital displays on existing billboards—if they agree to eliminate another billboard somewhere in the city.
Hurricane Grill & Wings Opens in Burnsville
Family restaurant with tropical surf theme debuts in Minnesota.
Eagan
New 1950s Diner and Pie Shop Opening in Eagan
Betty's Cafe and Pies will open Oct. 18 along Silver Bell Road in Eagan.
Eagan Attorney Planning Three-Building Office Complex Off Highway 55
Construction on the first building, a 15,000-square-foot facility, may start later this month.
VIDEO: Marriage Amendment Opponents Get Personal at Eagan Town Hall Meeting
Participants were urged to turn the same-sex marriage debate toward the personal.
Inver Grove Heights
Council Candidate Urges Support For IGH Small Business Owners
Paul Hark suggests time be set aside at council meetings for business owners to explain their products or services.
Hometown Girl and MIAC Standout Takes Over Simley Softball Team
Nicole Jung was a three-year letter winner in softball and a five-year letter winner in hockey while at Simley from 2000-2003.
Exceptional Educator: Rebecca Ney
Ney comes to Inver Grove Heights as a first-year English teacher at Simley High School.
Lakeville
In 1996, the young stroke survivor was expected to live for six months.
Buyer Found: Lakeville's Old Senior Center to be Sold For $345,000
Just days after the Heritage Center opened, a buyer was found for Lakeville's old Senior Center.
Mendota Heights
Convent of the Visitation Begins Constuction on $10.5 Million Tech Building
The new building will house additional classrooms and should be completed during the 2013-14 school year.
Simley Holds Off Henry Sibley In Homecoming Tilt
Visiting Simley grabbed a 12-0 lead and then held off a fourth-quarter rally by the Henry Sibley Warriors to take a 12-7 win in Homecoming contest.
Northfield
Carleton College Faculty Opposes Minnesota Marriage Amendment
The Carleton faculty joins the faculties from the University of Minnesota, William Mitchell College of Law, Hamline University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Macalester College and St. Olaf College.
UPDATED: Police Searching for Missing Northfield Man
Authorities are evaluating their search options for Joshua Ben Bohlen ahead of winter.
UPDATE: New Bakery in Downtown Northfield Now Open
The new shop, called CakeWalk Custom Cakes & Dessert Bar, is in the former Pan Pan Café space at 303 Division St. S.
Northfield City Council Passes Resolution Opposing Minnesota Marriage Amendment
The symbolic resolution passed 5-0-1.
Savage
Bimbo Bakeries Embarks on Building Project
The company plans to double the size of its facility in Savage to accommodate growing demand.
Shakopee
SMSC Donates $150,000 to Shakopee, Neighboring Cities
Mayor Brad Tabke has extended his thanks to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community for its donation to the city.
Shakopee Marriage Amendment Discussion Ends Without A Resolution
After passionate remarks from both sides of the marriage debate, the Shakopee city council presented their views on the issue.
Meet Art Crawl Artist Steven Showalter, Potter
Showalter has spent several years honing his craft.
South St. Paul
UPDATED: South St. Paul Woman Involved in Fatal Crash on I-35
A 2000 Mazda Protege was traveling southbound when it came through the crossover and collided with a 2013 International semitrailer, according to the State Patrol.
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