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Though you might live or work in Apple Valley or Rosemount, chances are you're curious about what's happening in your neighboring communities.
Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link.
Burnsville
2 Burnsville Residents Arrested in Connection with Major Heroin Ring
Natashia Lashaye Daniels and Marquis Demon Bettis were arrested July 12.
Power to the Pizza: Toppers Takes on Burnsville
A local family is bringing a hot new pizzeria chain to Burnsville-Apple Valley, starting July 28, with four more Twin Cities stores to follow in the next few years.
Eagan
Blue Cross CEO Gone After Investigation into Business Disclosures
Kenneth Burdick was hired in January to lead the organization.
VIDEO: Dogs Get First Crack at Off-Leash Dog Park
Plenty of dogs were in attendance at the opening ceremony of Eagan's first off-leash dog park on Tuesday evening.
EDA Agrees to $14.73 Million Purchase Agreement with Outlet Mall Developer
As part of the deal, the Eagan Economic Development Authority will finance the construction of a multi-level public parking ramp.
Lakeville
Wording of Ballot Amendment Causes Uproar; Thompson Takes on Ritchie
State Sen. Dave Thompson, R-District 58, said the secretary of state's rewording of the Voter ID initiative is part of an active campaign against the measure.
Doug Anderson Announces Candidacy for Lakeville City Council
The senior business officer at Hamline University pledges to support economic development, conservative financial planning and sustainable long range planning.
Dakota County
Dakota County Drug Cases Come Under Scrutiny
The St. Paul Crime Lab, which has been used almost exclusively in Dakota County drug cases for the past five years, may have used "questionable testing practices."
Rescue Groups Seek Political Remedy for Puppy, Kitten Mills
The court case against Sciota Township's Dayna Bell has renewed calls to overhaul a system that activists characterize as "broken every step of the way."
Apple Valley-Rosemount
New Police Chief Selected for Apple Valley
Jon Rechtzigel has been tapped as the new permanent chief, replacing former Chief Scott Johnson, who retired in December.