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Savage Pays Business Owner $600,000 for Blocked Access: South Metro Update

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.

 

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Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, is the oldest male of his species in North America.

 

Burnsville

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 glow purple in honor of those with pancreatic cancer.

 

Eagan

Eagan Senate and House Candidates Come Out Swinging at Political Forum

"Obamacare", job creation and education funding were the topics of choice at the forum, held Wednesday night at Rasmussen College in Eagan.

Television Appearance on "The Voice" Brings Whirlwind of Fame for Musician With Eagan Roots

Nicholas Mrozinski, who grew up in Eagan and graduated from Eagan High School, was selected to be a contestant on NBC's "The Voice".

 

Inver Grove Heights

PHOTOS: IGH Cougars Lose to City Rival Bulldogs

The Bulldogs' blocking and tackling was solid, as was the play of their young 3rd grade quarterback, #20 Devin Robinson.

 

Lakeville

Police: Lakeville Day-Care Operator Had .30 BAC and Daughter in Car

Brenda Lee Lysholm, already charged with continuing to operate her day-care facility without a license, allegedly caused a three-car accident this week.

 

Northfield

Police Searching for Missing Northfield Man

Joshua Ben Bohlen, 39, was last seen Thursday.

Marriage Amendment on Carleton Faculty Meeting Agenda

St. Olaf College’s faculty last month took a symbolic vote to oppose the amendment.

UPDATE: Man Killed by Train Identified

The victim struck by a northbound Union Pacific train in downtown Dundas late Sunday night has been identified as Willem F. van Vliet, 33, of Dundas.

 

Savage

Savage City Council Ponies Up $600K Settlement

Business owner Cory Townsend said his gas station was irreparably damaged after a road closure.

Neisen's Back In Action: Savage City Council Agrees to Reinstate License in Full

A popular bar in downtown Savage will once again have a full-fledged liquor license after making it through a six month probation period.

 

Shakopee

New Water Lilies Sculpture Shimmers at St. Francis Regional Medical Center

St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee commissioned the sculpture to give patients a pleasant, calming view outside their window.

Meet Art Crawl Artist Kristin Oppold, Jewelry Designer

Oppold makes what she loves and describes her jewelry as earthy urban chic with a modern bohemian flair.


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