Politics & Government

A Redeveloped Golf Course, Marathon Survivors and Another 'Voice': South Metro News Roundup

Also in this week's recap – A scholarship created to honor a lost friend and a surprise discovery in a Burnsville park.

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news. 

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Eagan

Fate of Parkview Golf Course Decided After Six-Hour Debate

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Amid heated words, the Eagan City Council voted Tuesday to allow developer Hunter Emerson to redevelop the well-known local golf course.

Eagan Runner Finished Boston Marathon 45 Minutes Before Bombing

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"I don’t understand why anyone would target this crew, this group. No marathon hurts anyone," Lance Kuehn said.

Friend of Eagan Car Crash Victim Creates a Scholarship in His Name

Sean Choi wants to create a legacy for deceased Eagan High School student Ahsim Ahmed, who was killed in a car crash last year on Diffley Road.

Burnsville

Skeletal Remains Found in Murphy-Hanrehan Park

Authorities have yet to identify the remnants of a body, which were discovered on Saturday by a passerby.

After 13 years as principal, Kay Fecke will bid a bittersweet adieu to Sky Oaks Elementary.

Apple Valley

Surprise Phone Call Made All the Difference for Apple Valley Resident on NBC's 'The Voice'

Eastview High School graduate Dustin Hatzenbuhler appeared in front of the celebrity judges on NBC's "The Voice" in an episode aired last week.

Rosemount MMA Fighter Ends Best Season With Tough Loss

Mike Richman, a 2003 graduate of Rosemount High School, fought in a nationally televised mixed martial arts fight earlier this month in Atlantic City.

Northfield

City Goes Forward with $7 Million Northfield Police Facility

The city council voted to seek construction bids at its Tuesday meeting.

Pat Parlin Retiring From Northfield Schools

Parlin served as director of Northfield Public Schools' Alternative Learning Center for six years.

Lakeville

City Video Gives Comprehensive History of Lakeville

The city produced a video tracing the city's history from 1853 to the present day as part of the "Envision Lakeville" process.


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