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. To read the full story, click on the headline link: Mendota Heights St. Thomas Academy Wins Big Over St. Cloud Apollo in State High School Hockey Quarterfinal ActionThe Mendota Heights-based school won 12-0 Wednesday at the 2013 state boys Class A hockey tournament. 26-Year-Old Man Dies After Driving Car Off Road, Into Trees, Near Sunfish LakeBenjamin Kirk Dahlstrom died Sunday morning from head injuries sustained in the crash.  Inver Grove Heights …

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. To read the full story, click on the headline link: Apple Valley Apple Valley Ties St. Michael-Albertville, Shares State ChampionshipIn a match up for the ages, St. Michael-Albertville and Apple Valley wrestled to a draw in the State 3A Team Tournament final. UPDATE: District 196 Could Lose Several Hundred Thousand in Federal FundsMinnesota's Congressional delegation has also weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The …

  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:   Apple Valley Rosemount 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.   Burnsville 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 …

  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:   Apple Valley-Rosemount 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…

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. Here's a look at recent stories that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link.   South Metro 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.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Coming Soon to Apple Valley: The Elvis …

  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:   South Metro 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 …

  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.   South Metro 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.   Apple …

    You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent stories from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at stories that may impact your life or be of interest to you. To read the full story, click on the headline link.   South Metro UPDATED: 60 Dead of Flu-related Complications, Almost 2,000 Hospitalized The health department’s second weekly report on the flu outbreak more than doubles the number of reported deaths in the state.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Apple Valley-Rosemount Real Estate Market Booming Median prices are way up …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our our neighbors across the South Metro, that may interest you or affect your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link.   South Metro UPDATE: Flu Floods Fairview Ridges With Patients—State Death Toll Tops 27 Hospital officials report that a surge in flu patients has left the medical center in Burnsville with few empty beds.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Sold! Seven Space …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top local stories of the past week from throughout the South Metro region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this Patch site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline link.   South Metro New Laws in Minnesota for 2013 Here's what you need to know to start the year off right.   Dakota County Dakota County Sheriff Calls for Ban on High-Capacity Assault Weapons Also, Sen. Al Franken will be at …

  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: Dakota County Find It: NYE Parties South of the River This New Year's, Dakota County has plenty to offer, even for complete teetotalers.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Dakota County Judge Charged with Christmas Eve DWI Police say Apple Valley resident Michael V. Sovis had a …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent stories from around the region. Here's a look at news from the past week that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline links:   Dakota County Kline Calls Connecticut Tragedy 'Unthinkable,' But Stays Mum on Gun Legislation The second district's Congressman John Kline has been a consistent supporter of gun rights. Gun Permit Requests Soar in Dakota County; Sheriff Questions State's Gun Laws Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said Thursday …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent news stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at the past week's stories that may interest you, or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   South Metro Snowmageddon: Area Gets 10-11 Inches, Schools Not Delayed The storm caused 597 crashes and an additional 970 spinouts, the State Patrol said.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Werner Takes Helm of Rosemount Police Department as New Chief Prior to becoming chief at Rosemount, Werner was at …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent news stories from across the region. Here's a look at the past week's stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   Apple Valley-Rosemount One Killed, Three Injured in Accident on Highway 77 The Minnesota State Patrol says a 26-year-old Farmington resident was killed and three others injured. Baby Mix-up has Apple Valley Mom Seeing Red Abbott Northwestern has…

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories from the past seven days. Here's a look at the stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or affect your life.  To read the full stories, click on the headline links. Apple Valley-Rosemount Lakeville North Defense Too Much For Irish Underdog Rosemount stunned Lakeville North for a quick 7-0 lead, but the Panthers rallied for a 28-7 win in the Class 6A football semifinals Thursday in the Metrodome. Bad Smell, But No Explosion Risk From …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top stories from the past seven days. Here's a look at the stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that might interest you or affect your life.  To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Apple Valley-Rosemount General Election Results 2012 In city council races, it was a good night for incumbents. Eastview Boys Kick To Their First State Class 2A Soccer Crown Senior Jacob Opheim scored two goals, including the game-winner in the second …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at the recent stories that may interest you, or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   Dakota County Kline on Defensive in First Debate with Obermueller The two sparred in an on-air debate hosted by MPR on Monday morning. It was the first and only debate in the Second Congressional District race.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Eastview Boys Kick To Their First State …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the week's top stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links:   Apple Valley-Rosemount Rosemount Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-And-Run Death of Apple Valley Woman A retrial for Eric James Hunter, 44, was scheduled to begin Monday. Rosemount, Eastview Boys Go 1-2 in Section 3AA Cross Country Meet Rosemount, Eastview teams …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past several days' top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors throughout the region. Here's a look at recent news that may interest or have an impact on you. To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Chick-fil-A Proposes Apple Valley Location Currently, there are three locations of the Georgia-based restaurant chain—best known for its breaded chicken sandwiches—in Minnesota. River Valley Pastor Pens Self-Help Book Rob Ketterling …

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the area's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at news from the past week that may affect or interest you. To see the full stories, click on the headline links.   Apple Valley-Rosemount Minnesota Zoo Tiger Cubs Make Public Debut Naming contest continues via zoo’s Facebook page. Two Walmart Workers from Minnesota Involved in Job Action But don't expect to see picket lines or any signs of a "strike" in Dakota County.   Burnsville Hurricane Grill & Wings …