Northfield Teen Murdered in AZ, Mehring Ends Run for Congress: South Metro News Recap

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. 

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Eagan

Fifth Affordable Housing Complex in the Works for Eagan

The Dakota County Community Development Agency wants to construct a 50-unit facility near Lemay Lake in Eagan.

Eagan resident Sona Mehring announced earlier in April that she planned to run for Minnesota's Second Congressional seat.

Developer Submits Plans for Four-Story Senior Living Complex in Eagan

Southview Senior Communities wants to build a 148-unit senior living building at 4232 Blackhawk Road. The company's request will go before the Eagan Advisory Planning Commission this week.

Burnsville

P.S. From Aeropostale Coming to Burnsville Center by Summer

The mall announced Tuesday that P.S. from Aeropostale and Body Central will be the mall's newest tenants.

Burnsville Rep. Puts Forward Bill to Cut Legislature by 54 Seats

The measure proposed by Will Morgan, DFL, would slash the number of legislators by 27 percent.

Apple Valley

James Sundboom, 66, was one of seven people injured on April 6 in a three-car crash at the intersection of McAndrews Road and Garden View Drive in Apple Valley. He died on Monday from complications stemming from the accident.

Each year, Rick Anderson hosts an annual bike sale—the proceeds of which he donates to a local mentoring organization.

Lakeville

Lakeville Superintendent Looks to Voters to Rescue 'Extremely Lean' School District

Superintendent Lisa Snyder will warn voters that unless they vote in more funding in a fall levy, the district will be forced to make major curricular cuts.

This is my final week as editor of Lakeville Patch.

Northfield

Rebecca Kasper, a 2011 graduate of Northfield High School, was found dead in an Arizona apartment on Tuesday.