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Drunk Day Care Operator, $600,000 City Settlement, Missing Man: South Metro Update
In other news from around Dakota, Rice and Scott counties, a man was struck and killed by a train, an appearance on "The Voice" brings a whirlwind of fame for local musician and a snow monkey celebrates its birthday.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount
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Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, is the oldest male of his species in North America.
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Burnsville
Burnsville Swears in First Female Police Captain
Capt. Tanya Schwartz, replacement for Eric Werner, could be the only woman to have attained such a rank in Dakota County.
Burnsville Man Works to Transform I-35 Bridge into Tribute to Cancer Victims
Minnesota's most famous bridge will glow purple in honor of those with pancreatic cancer.
Eagan
Eagan Senate and House Candidates Come Out Swinging at Political Forum
"Obamacare," job creation and education funding were the topics of choice at the forum, held Wednesday night at Rasmussen College in Eagan.
Television Appearance on "The Voice" Brings Whirlwind of Fame for Musician With Eagan Roots
Nicholas Mrozinski, who grew up in Eagan and graduated from Eagan High School, was selected to be a contestant on NBC's "The Voice".
Inver Grove Heights
PHOTOS: IGH Cougars Lose to City Rival Bulldogs
The Bulldogs' blocking and tackling was solid, as was the play of their young 3rd grade quarterback, #20 Devin Robinson.
Lakeville
Police: Lakeville Day-Care Operator Had .30 BAC and Daughter in Car
Brenda Lee Lysholm, already charged with continuing to operate her day-care facility without a license, allegedly caused a three-car accident this week.
Northfield
Police Searching for Missing Northfield Man
Joshua Ben Bohlen, 39, was last seen Thursday.
St. Olaf College’s faculty last month took a symbolic vote to oppose the amendment.
UPDATE: Man Killed by Train Identified
The victim struck by a northbound Union Pacific train in downtown Dundas late Sunday night has been identified as Willem F. van Vliet, 33, of Dundas.
Savage
Business owner Cory Townsend said his gas station was irreparably damaged after a road closure.
Neisen's Back In Action: Savage City Council Agrees to Reinstate License in Full
A popular bar in downtown Savage will once again have a full-fledged liquor license after making it through a six month probation period.
Shakopee
New Water Lilies Sculpture Shimmers at St. Francis Regional Medical Center
St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee commissioned the sculpture to give patients a pleasant, calming view outside their window.
Meet Art Crawl Artist Kristin Oppold, Jewelry Designer
Oppold makes what she loves and describes her jewelry as earthy urban chic with a modern bohemian flair.
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