Monday, May 20, 2013
Also in this week's roundup, Booker T. gets booked and Northfield's alleged dog killer faces several charges.
The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. Jensen Charged with Break-Ins, Dog Killings Matthew David Jensen, 30, was charged on Monday with one count of felony first-degree burglary, two counts of felony second-degree burglary and three counts of felony mistreatment of animals. Northfield Police Blotter: Burglary, Found Property, Crash The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 9-12. Northfield Police Blotter: Death Investigation, Theft, Burglary The Northfield Police Department's crime report for May 13-15. Man Stole Nearly $3,…
Monday, May 13, 2013
Also in this week's crime notes, a bad prescription in Burnsville and a Northfield dog killer.
The following is a rundown of crime-related stories from our Dakota County Patches this last week. All stories have been verified, and those accused are innocent until proven guilty. For the complete story, click on the link in the headline. Blotter: Feces-Covered Couple Was Heavily Intoxicated, Living in 'Trash House' Police say the man had a .356 blood-alcohol level, while the woman blew a .42. Both were transported to a local hospital. Man Charged with Making Drunken Pass at Apple Valley Taco Bell Employee Nathan Halverson is accused of trying to "spice up the night" at an Apple Valley Taco Bell. Dakota County's Most Wanted — May 2013 A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office. Spring is Here, So…
Sunday, April 7, 2013
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
Also in this week's wrap: Talking about all-day, everyday kindergarten; two autistic men at center of sign ordinance debate; and those pesky potholes are 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. Northfield Pothole Repairs Cost Northfield About $10,000 a Year The city of Northfield has spent more than $31,000 on potholes in the last three years. Aescendant Accessories Moving to New Location with Extended Hours The boutique will be opening up a new location on Division Street, which will be open at least five days a week. Lakeville Lakeville Sen. Dave Thompson Mulling Run for Governor Thompson says he's "seriously considering" a run to challenge Gov. Mark Dayton in 2014. Lakeville PI to Sue State for Taking Illegal Peeks at Her Driving Records The Lakeville sleuth's driving …
Monday, February 25, 2013
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
In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a Shakopee man is charged with breaking nose of neighbor who doubted he was an MMA fighter.
The following stories first appeared last week on this Patch site, or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline link: Apple Valley Man Sentenced for Swindling Stepdaughter's Inheritance Matthew Neil Larson, 40, took at least $50,000 from his teenaged stepdaughter's fund over a period of about two years. 71-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Husband with Hammer Burnsville Police found Sharon Ann Ripka and her husband covered in blood when they arrived on the scene. Man Convicted of Crashing Car, Injuring Pregnant Woman Arrested on Warrant Justin John Svac, 33, had a blood alcohol level of .322 at the time of the crash. Underwear-Clad Man Assaults Neighbor After …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
In other crime news from around the South Metro area last week, a Lakeville teen is in custody after a Burnsville robbery, and a man exposes himself outside an Eagan restaurant.
The following stories first appeared last week on this Patch site or those of our neighbors throughout the South Metro region. To read the full stories, click on the headline links. Six Car Accident Calls in Three Hours at the Same Intersection Keep track of crime in the community with the weekly Rosemount police blotter. Lakeville Teen in Custody After Robbery of Restaurant in Burnsville Emily Kay Schuster and Jesus Alexandro Ybarra, both 19, were allegedly part of a cadre that robbed a restaurant on Cliff Road and threatened an employee with a stun gun. More Boy Scout 'Perversion Files' May be Released AP report: Case originated with suit against Burnsville Scoutmaster Peter Stibal II, serving a 21-year sentence for molestation. Police: …
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 6, 2013
In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a victim is identified in an Eagan homicide investigation, and an Inver Grove Heights man is charged with three felonies in a New Year's Day shooting.
The following stories first appeared during the past week on Patch sites throughout the South Metro region. To read the full story, click on the headline link. Rosemount Man Charged with Sexual Solicitation of Child Police say Robert Lee Ranzy IV sent a sexually explicit video of himself to a 14-year-old Rosemount girl in January. He was arrested Nov. 27 on a 10-month-old warrant. Warrant Issued for Burnsville Woman Accused of Cracking Victim's Skull Police say Lenora Jonea Pollard assaulted a woman Dec. 17 because she believed that someone was trying to take her children. Burnsville Woman Charged with Distributing Child Pornography Police say Kayla Jo Henry-Heagle of Burnsville and Antonio Mendez Trice of Minneapolis filmed a video of two…
Sunday, December 30, 2012
In other news from around the South Metro region, Burnsville's 'first police chief' dies at 74, and the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education does away with late-start days.
You can't be in front of your computer 24 hour a day, so each weekend, Patch brings you the past week's top stories from around the region. Here's a look at recent stories, first reported on this Patch or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links: Find It: NYE Parties South of the River This New Year's, Dakota County has plenty to offer, even for complete teetotalers. Dakota County Judge Charged with Christmas Eve DWI Police say Apple Valley resident Michael V. Sovis had a blood-alcohol level of .28—more than three times the legal limit. Apple Valley Tween Launches Business with $15,000 Mentorship Award What began as a small business to raise money for a school …
