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Monday, May 13, 2013

Week in Review: Mr. Northfield, Burglaries, Police Standoff

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

COMMUNITY • The Most Recent Northfield Deaths—May 13 • Celebrate Mother's Day 2013 in Northfield • PHOTOS: A Near-Perfect Weather Evening for Northfield's Girls Nite Out • Show Us Your Ink! Patch Wants to See Your Body Art and Hear the Stories Behind Them • Girls Nite Out: Now and Then • Planters, Beware: There Could be a Freeze This Weekend • Movie Reviews: Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby • Contented Cow to Host Neil Young Tribute Show on Saturday • PHOTOS: Northfielders ‘Explore the Outdoors’ at Way Park • UPDATE: 'Mr. Northfield' Dan Freeman Dies at Age 72 • Got Allergies? Find Out the Pollen Count in Northfield Today PUBLIC SAFETY • Jensen Charged with Break-Ins, Dog Killings • National Police Week is May 12-18 • Felony Charge Pending …

Monday, May 6, 2013

Week in Review: Snow, Way Park, Old Memorial Pool

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

WEATHER •Northfield Gets Back to Normal After Snowstorm Disrupts Morning Routines • UPDATE: Northfield Schools Closed on Thursday • Weather Channel Meteorologist Reports Live from Downtown Northfield • It’s May 3 ... And It’s Snowing Again • Contribute Your Snow Photos, Northfield! • UPDATE: Electrical Outages Continue in Northfield • UPDATED: National Weather Service Calling for 3-7 Inches of Snow Tonight • From Early June to March? COMMUNITY • Should Minnesotans Do More to Support Cycling? • 'Explore the Outdoors' in Northfield's Way Park Today • Old Memorial Pool Opens June 3 • St. Olaf Grad and Amputee Advocate Pens Letter to Boston PD About Bombing • Hey Mom and Dad: What Is Your Prom Budget? • Highway 3 Lane Closures Start Monday …

Sunday, April 7, 2013

South Metro News Roundup: Kline Challengers Make it Official; Achievement Gap

Also in this week’s review: A new leader for the City of Burnsville staff, Little Caesar’s gets its sign wavers back.

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news.  For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline.  Lakeville Lakeville Mayor Little Talks Job Growth in State of City Little closed by referencing his vision of Lakeville in the context of a town square; “where everyone has a part to play, and job to do, to build a better city, and forge a brighter future.” Study Gives Lakeville Schools So-So Grades for Student Performance, Achievement Gap A study by the Minnesota Campaign for Achievement Now graded all Lakeville schools in the categories of student performance, subgroup performance, performance gains and achievement gap. Northfield 'No Teeth to It': Hotel's $19,500 Tax Delinquency …

Sunday, March 24, 2013

Week in Review: Potholes, Aescendant Accessories Moves, March Madness

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

POLICE/FIRE SCHOOLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT

Sunday, March 3, 2013

Week in Review: Most Wanted List, School Calendar, Police Blotter

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

POLICE/FIRE SCHOOLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT

Monday, February 25, 2013

South Metro News Roundup

A Tragic Death in Apple Valley, Burnsville May Loosen Liquor Law: South Metro News Roundup

In other top headlines from the past week, expansion begins at Fairview Hospital campus.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline link: Death Notice: 9-Month-Old Olivia C. Kane and Her Mother, Kelly C. A mother and her 9-month-old baby daughter died on Feb. 8. Lowering the Bar: City to Open Liquor Licensing to Small Restaurants The Burnsville City Council has informally agreed to loosen liquor licensing requirements to make the process less daunting for eateries of the hole-in-the-wall variety. Fairview Expansion Project Picks Up Speed Tuesday, the city council gave Fairview the OK to begin Phase I of a major …

Sunday, February 24, 2013

Week in Review: Missing Man Found, Northfield Makes 'Tonight Show,' Snow Emergency

Northfield Patch recaps the happenings of the past week.

POLICE/FIRE SCHOOLS BUSINESS COMMUNITY GOVERNMENT

Sunday, February 17, 2013

South Metro News Roundup

As Wrestlers Fear Future, Cyclocross Champion Celebrates: South Metro News Roundup

In other news from around the South Metro region, a beloved Lakeville teacher dies, and a Mendota swimmer defies the odds to accept Division 1 scholarship.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent local stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighboring Patches throughout the South Metro area. To read the full story, click on the headline link: 11 District 196 Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists Local students will compete for more than 8,300 merit scholarships totaling more than $34 million. Most Recent Apple Valley, Rosemount Deaths (Feb. 12) Remember those who recently passed away. Burnsville Recent Deaths in Burnsville, Week of Feb. 10, 2013 Three people with roots in Burnsville died over the past week. Effort to Lift Ban on Sunday Liquor Sales Faces Stiff Opposition—From Liquor Store Owners Though many…

Sunday, February 3, 2013

South Metro News Roundup

Flu Kills 112 Minnesotans; Scouts Ordered to Release More 'Perversion Files': News Roundup

In other big headlines from around the South Metro region this week, a $10 million mansion goes up for sale in Inver Grove Heights and the Kohl's property in Burnsville is sold.

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories of the past week from around the South Metro region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links: UPDATED: Flu Deaths in Minnesota Now Total 112 Department of Health says there were an additional 36 deaths last week, but that number of people hospitalized with flu-like symptoms much lower than previous week. Norovirus Bug On the Rise, New Strain Arrives in Minnesota A new, extremely contagious norovirus strain, detected last year in Australia, is making Minnesotans miserable. UPDATE: Apple …

Sunday, January 27, 2013

South Metro News Roundup

Alcohol a Factor in GOP Activist's Car Crash: News Roundup

In other headlines from around the region last week, South Metro school districts are losing students to open enrollment, and Shakopee makes a guest appearance on 'Saturday Night Live.'

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent headlines from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at last week's stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links. UPDATE: Death Toll Now at 75, But Flu On The Wane Across Minnesota Department of Health says there were an additional 15 deaths last week, but that number of people hospitalized with flu-like symptoms has fallen dramatically. Authorities Identify Apple Valley Woman Killed in Savage Crash Authorities are still investigating an accident that left a 35-year-old south metro woman dead Wednesday morning…

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