Apple Valley Patch's Week in Review

School's out for the summer, and we captured many moments at graduation ceremonies for , and the District 196 . You can also look back at , or District 196 graduation photos.

A Mexican Gray Wolf and was shot and killed by zoo staff, who said they determined a tranquilizer gun would have taken too long to take effect and sedate the animal.

The 31-year-old woman wanted on a charge of sending sexual text messages to a 14-year-old Apple Valley boy

An Apple Valley man

The weekly Bites Nearby video showed restaurant patrons sweating , made with a sauce that contains the extremely hot Ghost Pepper. The 620 Grill requires patrons to sign a waiver to try it.

Westview Elementary School's 465 students , toughing out the walk or run despite the heat.

We for parents and students planning summer parties.

We posted our weekly and features.

Eastview High School theater students . We ran profiles throughout the week of many of the students' favorite musicals and songs, and their hopes for the future. Check out additional installments , and .

Cycling enthusiast John Elder as a fundraiser for the Apple Valley organization Kids 'n Kinship. Meanwhile, Apple Valley resident Rick Anderson to sell to raise money for the organization.

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Apple Valley Mayor Mary Hamann-Roland in Apple Valley.

Our weekly discussion for parents .

We ran two update stories about the Apple Valley, Lakeville, Farmington Ambulance service; one , while the other and how it helps save lives.

The Apple Valley City Council for its economic development video, "Plant-Grow-Prosper." It also and rezoning for four new senior living and care buildings on the Augustana Health Care Center campus.

We introduced a new weekend feature, which will highlight a piece of Dakota County history. This week's installment

In our sports coverage:

The Eastview boys tennis team went to the state tournament but .

Apple Valley boys tennis player Matt Bettes in the singles bracket of the state tennis tournament.

Eastview baseball after losing to Burnsville.

The Eastview boys golf team , and have bonded through competition throughout the season.