Crime Roundup: Second Man Convicted in Murder; Man Convicted in Underage...
The following stories first appeared during the past week on Patch sites in Dakota, Rice and Scott counties. To read the full articles, click on the headline links. Apple Valley-Rosemount Rosemount Man...
View ArticleWeekly Update: City Council to Discuss Commercial Development
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Editor’s Note: The City of Rosemount’s weekly update appears on the city’s website. Patch will feature news from the...
View ArticlePet of the Week: Foxy Adores People, Kids
Like us on Facebook | Get our newsletter | Follow us on Twitter | Start a blog Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota...
View ArticleSheriff: Deputies Search for Most-Wanted Suspects
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View ArticleCherryBerry Branches Out—Rosemount Location in the Works
CherryBerry, a chain of self-serve yogurt bars, is planning to open a new location in a Rosemount stripmall. The chain hopes to open up its fourth south metro yogurt bar in the shopping center close to...
View ArticleSanta Claus is Coming to Apple Valley!
Editor's note: Submitted by the Apple Valley Parks & Recreation Department Breakfast with Santa will be held at the Apple Valley Community Center on Saturday, Dec, 1, for youth ages 3-10 years of...
View ArticleBlack Friday Countdown in Apple Valley
It’s the Super Bowl of shopping, the Oscars for retailers. It’s a time when below-the-radar soccer moms and soft-spoken grandpas take to the shopping cart raceways, weaving in and out of the throngs in...
View ArticleAsk the Patch Pro: All About Holiday Wine Selections
The holiday season is a time of celebration, good food and, of course, an adult beverage here or there. Whether you're entertaining, attending a holiday party or need to pick up an easy gift, a good...
View ArticleFierce Facial Hair for a Cause: The South Metro Celebrates Movember
Perhaps you've noticed it—a dusting of hair across a co-worker's lip that wasn't there before, a persistent five o'clock shadow that is well on its way to Happy Hour. Maybe even a full-on crumb catcher...
View ArticleWhat's Open, What's Closed on Thanksgiving Day in Apple Valley
If you need to take care of business at any Apple Valley establishments, check to see whether they'll be open to your business on Thanksgiving Day on Thursday. Here are some we've nailed down for you....
View Article'Black Thursday' Backlash Could Spurs Strikes, Protests
Retailers are raring to go this year: Target,Walmart, Toys 'R Us, Kohl's and a host of other stores will be opening early—on Thursday, not Friday. All are hoping that consumers will fight off the food...
View ArticleApple Valley Man Charged Again with Robbery
An Apple Valley man already facing a felony robbery charge in Dakota County has been charged with punching a man in Bloomington, then stealing his cell phone and baseball cap as repayment for what he...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2012: How to Cook a Turkey—Greek-Style, Deep Fried or 'Evil'
There are many ways to cook everyone’s favorite holiday bird. Each family has its own special technique for cooking a turkey, whether it's using an old family recipe, adding a secret ingredient or...
View ArticleThe Thanksgiving Threat: Keep Your Pets Safe
Thanksgiving is not necessarily kind to man's best friend, or so it would seem. South metro vets report that their offices see a surge in pet-related emergencies over the holiday. “Many of (of these...
View ArticleParent's Talk: Nicholas David on 'The Voice': Pride of Minnesota Parents
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as the parent of a 1-year-old in the last year: We all have dreams for our children. Huge, ambitious dreams. And, of course, we never know what our children will...
View ArticleHouse Hunt: Property for Sale in Apple Valley
Click through the photos above to see a selection of homes in Apple Valley that are for sale. Prices and details for the homes are listed below the photos.
View ArticleTop 10 Ways to Entertain Family and Visiting Relatives This Week
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and your house is bursting at the seams with visiting relatives. You’ve got to get them out and get some fresh air, but where would you go? Good thing the Twin Cities...
View ArticleDakota County Commissions Development Study Along Rapid Transit Bus Line
Dakota County officials hope the soon-to-be-open Red Line rapid transit bus route extending from Bloomington to Lakeville will serve as a catalyst for local economic development. But how can cities...
View ArticleSold: Recent Home Sales in Apple Valley
Houses are constantly moving on and off the market in Apple Valley. Each week, Patch will post a list of several recently-sold homes in the area. Information on the homes is courtesy of zillow.com....
View ArticleEnter Patch's 'Deck the House' Contest For a Chance to Win $100,000
We’re launching our annual Deck the House Contest to find the most over-the-top holiday decorations in America—the best “decked” house in the country—the one home so spectacularly decorated that...
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