Community Corner

Apple Valley Patch's Week in Review

Catch up on last week's coverage.

News

Police and Fire

Apple Valley man Thomas Kientzle died after he on Hwy 77 and crashed into a median on Wednesday.

The blotter , and one for public urination.

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Apple Valley resident Tim Taormina as it careened off a highway, saving the bus's passengers from injury.

Business

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The Minnesota School of Basketball in Apple Valley , which measures the arc on players' shots so they know how to adjust.

The number of July home sales in Apple Valley , but median sale prices continued to fall, according to monthly statistics.

We posted our weekly and features.

Our weekly bites nearby video , just a short drive away in Bloomington.

Schools

Apple Valley's high schools each , which is the highest state-average score in the nation; improved upon its score from last year, while and the declined slightly.

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district board member Kevin Sampers , effective at the end of August. Sampers said he'll need to spend more time on the business venture he began in the fall.

Seven people that will be up for election this November. All four incumbents filed to maintain their seats, and three newcomers threw their hats into the ring.

The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district , citing some additional aid that could make the district's financial situation less dire in the immediate future.

Apple Valley educators .

Feature Stories

Apple Valley builder James Madsen, of James Barton Design-Build, for a U.S. Army Staff Seargeant who was injured during his tour in Afghanistan.

Government

State health officials in children in Dakota County.

Photos/Video

We wrapped up the Dakota County Fair with , and with

Our weekly bites nearby video , just a short drive away in Bloomington.

Sports

The Minnesota School of Basketball in Apple Valley , which measures the arc on players' shots so they know how to adjust.

The Minnesota State High School League for the Class 6A football division that will begin in the fall of 2012.

Editor's Notebook

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Blogs

We had a slew of new blog posts last week:

, our newest blogger, posted about classes to get your toddler out of the house, making over your kitchen and how to tell whether the products you're buying for your baby is safe.

The office posted about the different types of disability insurance and making sure you're covered if you lose the ability to work.

asked for your reviews of the Dakota County Fair—to go, or not to go?

's latest blog post addresses the low interest rates in the housing market right now, and how it could be a good time to refinance.


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