South Metro News Roundup

Walmart Opens Doors in Bunsville, Eagan Outlet Mall a Big Step Closer to Reality

In other news from around the South Metro, a construction worker is killed at Fort Snelling and two more Minnesotans contract fungal meningitis.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the week's top stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links:   Rosemount Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-And-Run Death of Apple Valley Woman A retrial for Eric James Hunter, 44, was scheduled to begin Monday. Rosemount, Eastview Boys Go 1-2 in Section 3AA Cross Country Meet Rosemount, Eastview teams qualify for the state cross country meet by finishing first and second in the Section 3AA meet at Valleywood on Thursday.   It's Official: Burnsville, We Have A Walmart At …

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South Metro Roundup: New Strain of Swine Flu Identified in Dakota County

In other county news, Hurricane Issac is expected to trigger an increase in gas prices, and the spouse of Lakeville's former mayor pleads guilty to fraud.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories of the past week. Here's a look at recent events and developments, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To review the full stories, click on the headline links.   Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Follow us on Twitter New Case of Pig Flu Pops Up in Dakota County State officials say that a man in his 20's has contracted swine flu, a new strain called H3N2, the second case reported in Dakota County. Hurricane Issac Triggers Spike in Gas Prices  Analysts are predicting anywhere from a 10 to 25 cent increase in the coming weeks.   1 Family, 3 …

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