News Roundup: Tandem Bagels Opens, Pot Growing Ring Discovered

Each weekend Patch reviews the week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region.

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Northfield

Hunt for Stolen Puppy Leads Police to Northfield Pot Growing Operation

The puppy and the suspect were gone when police arrived at a Northfield home, according to reports.

The snow storm didn't seem to put a damper on the much awaited Tandem Bagels opening on March 5.

Lakeville

Embattled Lakeville North Activities Director to Step Down

Robert Ertl, Lakeville North's activities director who faced scrutiny following a June DWI arrest, is stepping down to return to the classroom.

Storm Drops 8 Inches of Snow; Lakeville Cancels Class on Tuesday

Lakeville schools cancelled classes district-wide on Tuesday, thanks to a snowstorm that blanketed the metro area with a thick layer of freshly fallen powder overnight.

The heavily favored Edina Hornets dominated Lakeville North, defeating the Panthers 9-3 int he quarterfinals of the State Boys High School Hockey Tournament.

Mendota Heights

St. Thomas Academy Wins Big Over St. Cloud Apollo in State High School Hockey Quarterfinal Action
The Mendota Heights-based school won 12-0 Wednesday at the 2013 state boys Class A hockey tournament.
 

Benjamin Kirk Dahlstrom died Sunday morning from head injuries sustained in the crash. 

Inver Grove Heights

Kandt Finishes Simley Swimming Career With First Individual State Championship
Simley swimmer Alec Kandt won the state championship in the 100-yard breaststroke on Saturday.

Three Simley Wrestlers Win State Championships as Team Finishes Second
Jake Short won his fourth state championship, and the Simley wrestling team finished second place in the state tournament.

Eagan

The new restaurants will open later this spring at 2000 Rahncliff Road, according to a local developer.

Spurred on by the complaints of upset residents, the city opted to send a complaint regarding Comcast's business practices to Eagan's Congressional delegation.

MAP: Three Months of Traffic Accidents in Eagan
What local intersections and roads saw the most traffic accidents in November, December and January? Eagan Patch combed through three months of accident data to find out.

Apple Valley/Rosemount

Four Injured in Roundabout Crash on Highway 3
A 50-year-old Rosemount woman was seriously hurt in an accident on Friday night.

1,500 volunteers packed the food Saturday. Now it waits to be shipped to the Dominican Republic.

Flu Season Continues: Reduced-Fee Flu Shots Available in Apple Valley
Dakota County Public Health offers local flu shot clinics in the next couple weeks.

Burnsville

Teiken Resigns from Burnsville School Board

At Thursday's meeting, Board Member Paula Teiken announced that she would vacate her office before March is out.

Two Burnsville Men Severely Injured in Separate Snowmobile Crashes

This past weekend Brainerd was the scene of not one—but two—snow mobile crashes involving Burnsville residents.

Survey: 'Trust' Paramount in Search for New Superintendent
Honesty, integrity and transparency will be key concerns as the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district vets candidates to replace outgoing Superintendent Randy Clegg.