Linder’s Closes and New Playground Opens: South Metro News Roundup

Apple Valley-Rosemount

Linder's Closes Garden Centers, Including Rosemount Location

Linder's is closing after 100 years. It had a location at Rosemount - Market Square.

Burnsville

WWII Army Ranger, Hot Air Balloonist Dies at the Age of 90

Zane G. Shippy helped man his son's hot air balloon, "The Phoenix."

Burnsville Cartoonist Back from USO Tour in Afghanistan

In September, Tom Richmond, an illustrator for Mad Magazine, and seven other cartoonists visited Kandahar Airfield.

Stop N Go Demolished, Strip Mall on the Way

The gas station at the corner of West Burnsville Parkway and Harriet Avenue South was torn down in late September.

Eagan

Retail Still in Plans for Former Lockheed Martin Site in Eagan

Among the suggested businesses for the site are Trader Joe's or Whole Foods.

District 196 is Innovative, Say School Board Candidates

This is part two of a three-part series on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board forum hosted by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce.

District 196 School Board Candidates Name Top 3 Priorities

This is part one in a series on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board forum hosted by the Dakota County Regional Chamber of Commerce

Inver Grove Heights

IGH Man Injured in Mankato Car Accident

The multi-car accident resulted in three injuries Sunday, according to reports.

Lakeville

Kline on Government Shutdown: 'All We're Asking for is a Conversation

U.S. Rep. John Kline spoke in the House on Oct. 8.

Lakeville South Celebrates Diversity in Online Video

The video includes a request to respect differences.

I-35 in Lakeville: How Do You Avoid the Heavy Traffic?

Traffic on I-35 in Lakeville was "bumper to bumper" early Mondaymorning.

Mendota Heights

Mendakota Park Playground Opens in Mendota Heights

Check out the new and refurbished equipment.

Northfield

St. Olaf Orchestra Wins 'American Prize'

The college ensemble beat out other talented schools to win this year's top honor.

20 Northfield Runners Finish Twin Cities Marathon

Nearly 9,000 total runners participated in the race Sunday.