South Metro News Roundup

News Roundup: Tornadoes Hit, Area Man Moves Ahead on The Voice

Here's a look at the news from the south metro in the past week.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories from the past seven days. Here's a look at the stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or affect your life.  To read the full stories, click on the headline links. Lakeville North Defense Too Much For Irish Underdog Rosemount stunned Lakeville North for a quick 7-0 lead, but the Panthers rallied for a 28-7 win in the Class 6A football semifinals Thursday in the Metrodome. Bad Smell, But No Explosion Risk From Rosemount Chemical Leak The city said the chemical that leaked from a value Wednesday morning posed no safety risk. Apple Valley Council Moves Forward on Chick-fil-A, Cub Foods …

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Donate to a Variety of Mendota Heights Nonprofits During Give to the Max Day on Nov. 15

Give to the Max Day is an annual opportunity for Minnesotans to donate to their favorite local, regional or statewide nonprofits.

Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our newsletter Last year, 47,539 people donated roughly $13.6 million to 4,000 nonprofits statewide during Minnesota's "Give to the Max Day"—an annual fundraising day coordinated by GiveMN. Those are some big numbers, and Minnesotans will get another chance to beat that mark on Nov. 15 as Give to the Max Day rolls around once again. Launched in 2009, Give to the Max Day is an annual opportunity for Minnesotans to donate to their favorite local, regional or statewide nonprofits at GiveMN's website. The event, which is in its fourth year, challenges Minnesotans to raise as much money as possible for nonprofit organizations and schools in 24 hours. GiveMN, itself a nonprofit, also …

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