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Remembering Our Iraq War Casualties: Capt. Doring & Spec. McDonald
This week is the 10-year anniversary of the beginning of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq that eventually led to the capture, trial and execution of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. Lost in the war were...
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Murder Suspect to 911: "She's All I Got,""Please Hurry,""Oh, God"
Roger Earl Holland, the 36-year-old Texas National Guardsman accused of killing his wife Margorie Ann Holland, 37, and the couple's unborn child in a March 7 incident at their Apple Vally home,...
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House Hunt: Elegant Brick Home on Palomino Drive for $575,000
Enjoy your privacy at this secluded home on a three-acre site in Apple Valley. The five-bedroom, four-bathroom home located 8255 Palomino Drive is on the market for $575,000. The classic brick home was...
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What Punishment Fits the Crime of a 12-Year-Old Pranking 911?
A 12-year-old Minnesota boy is scheduled to appear at a hearing later this week after he was arrested Wednesday morning for making two prank 911 calls. According to the Associated Press, a 911 caller...
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Dakota County Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.8 Percent
Dakota County posted a 5.8 percent seasonally-unadjusted jobless rate in January, the same rate during the same month a year earlier, according to data recently released by the Minnesota Department of...
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UPDATED: Eagles Headed to State Championship on Saturday
The Apple Valley High School boys basketball team's 29th victory in a row was a sweet one; after defeating Eden Prairie 62-55, the team will advance to the state championship. Apple Valley standout...
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Rosemount Council Selects Stonebridge to Build Senior Housing Project
During a special work session this week, the Rosemount City Council chose Stonebridge Construction to move forward on a long-delayed senior housing development that will be located adjacent to the...
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Sold: Four Bedroom Home for $266,000
Houses are constantly moving on and off the market in Apple Valley and Rosemount. Each week, Patch will post a list of several recently-sold homes in the area. Details about each property are included...
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Public Invited to Red Line Rapid Transit Open House
Dakota County and a handful of other local agencies, looking for ways to promote development around the soon-to-be-operation Red Line rapid transit route, commissioned a study on the subject last year....
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St. Paddy's Day Reveler Stopped By Citizens After Car Crash, Police Say
Police say a St. Paul man is responsible for a series of car accidents that occurred on Saturday. Alexander C.E. Blanchard, 27, has been charged with criminal vehicular operation, a gross misdemeanor...
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Beef Up Your Fondue Skills with This Community Ed Class
Learn the art of fondue, thanks to this course offered through School District 196's Community Education program. The course is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 26 at Scott Highlands Middle...
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Rosemount Garden Plots Available for Summer 2013
Editor's Note: The following is a press release from the city of Rosemount. The city of Rosemount is once again offering a limited number of garden plots at several locations within the City. Plots...
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Urban Farming Discussion on Tap at Galaxie Library
Want to learn a few tricks of the urban farming trade? Michael Pursell, the creator of Growing Lots Urban Farm in the heart of Minneapolis, will lead a presentation on urban farming from 7 p.m. to 8...
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POLL: Should Minnesota Schools Go Ahead with All-Day Kindergarten?
Among the first bills of the 2013 Minnesota Legislative session included one that would provide state funding for school districts to offer all-day kindergarten. Sen. Chuck Wiger, a co-author of a...
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Monday Storm Caused Nine-Vehicle Accident on Dodd Road
The Monday storm that dropped several inches of snow and brought high winds to Dakota County had another unfortunate side-effect, according to the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Because of poor...
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Eagles Earn Championship Title; Jones Scores 28 Points
A rematch between the Apple Valley High School boys high school team and Park Center—the only team to defeat the Eagles this season—ended in Apple Valley's favor on Saturday night. The Eagles (31-1)...
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Pet of the Week: Sammie the Cat Gets Along With Other Cats and Dogs
Editor's note: This is a weekly series called "Pet of the Week" where we feature a companion up for adoption from Dakota County animal rescues. Sammie is a wonderful, loving kitty looking for a home....
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Road Rage Perp with a Pistol and a Zest for Theft: Dakota County Crime
The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County sites this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete...
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Autistic Men at Center of Sign Ordinance Debate: South Metro Roundup
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline. Eagan UPDATED: Two Autistic Little...
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