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‘The Smurfs 2’ in Theaters Now (Sponsored)
Get ready for summer fun for the whole family — ‘The Smurfs 2’ is in theaters now! Sponsored by ‘The Smurfs 2’
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So Far This Year in Dakota County: 11 Traffic Deaths
Minnesota is on track for 450 such deaths in 2013—up from 395 last year, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
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Highway 3 to be Closed Starting Today, Aug. 2
Highway 3 will be closed to all traffic from 142nd Street West to 140th Circle.
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School District Survey Suggests Widespread Support for Levy Renewal
Eighty-three percent of residents surveyed in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District said they would support a levy renewal if they had to vote immediately.
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Police Apprehend Guest Suspected of Shooting Host During Apple Valley Barbecue
James Lamar McClellon, 52, allegedly shot another man in the leg after a brawl broke out during a barbecue in June.
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Puppets in the Park, Limit Your Losses, Don't Go Over the Cliff: Best of the...
Here are recent blogs featured on Patch.
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Local McDonald's Stores to Give Away 100 Free Backpacks
McDonald's is staging a back-to-school backpack giveaway this weekend.
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Xcel Reports Continuing Spate of Phone, Internet Scams
Over the last eight months, Xcel and other utilities have seen a surge in reports of scammers posing as billing employees.
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Report: Off-duty Minneapolis Cops Assaulted, Slurred Black Men at Apple...
According to a special investigation by the Star Tribune, the attack occurred in November 2012 at Bogart’s Place on Garrett Avenue.
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Pet of the Week: Bebe the Tabby, Gunshot Survivor, Seeks New Home
Bebe, a one-year-old cat, narrowly escaped death after she was shot by her previous owner.
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Master Sergeant, Church Board Member Dies at 73
Norlyn R. Smith, of Apple Valley, died on July 31, 2013.
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Back to School and More Road Construction: Dakota County News Roundup
Also in this week's wrap-up: A special visit with Shimon Peres, Minnesota makes same-sex marriage history and Northfield gets vintage.
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Drunk Drivers and Deadly Dakota County Crashes: Police and Crime Roundup
(Written by Andrea Parrott) The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until...
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What's the Going Rate for Allowance?
The rush of independence you felt the first time you paid for an album or ice cream cone with your allowance was priceless. What does it cost to give your kids a little spending freedom today?
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MN Zoo's 'Baby Boom' Continues With Birth of Two Asian Wild Horses
The foals are now on display with their mothers.
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Dakota County Fair Kicks off Week of Activity Monday
The annual celebration for the Twin Cities south metro kicks off today and runs through the weekend.
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Share Your ‘Night to Unite’ Experience on Patch
Night to Unite – or National Night Out – will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 6.
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What School Does My Child Attend in Apple Valley-Rosemount-Eagan this Year?
New to District 196, or just not sure where your elementary school-aged student is headed next month? There's a link for that.
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A Complete List of Back to School Nights in Rosemount-Appley Valley-Eagan...
It's known by different names–information night, curriculum night or open house–at different buildings, but the bottom line is it's time for Apple Valley and Rosemount students to head back to school.
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Vacation Solution: Alternative Pet Sitting Options
Not interested in dropping big bucks on a pet hotel or boarding while you travel? Consider asking a neighbor for some help.
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