Saturday, May 25, 2013
Randy Weidner, a Rosemount resident who races horses at Canterbury Park, lost all 12 of the horses he had stabled at Celestial Acres Training Center, near Moore, Okla.
Randy Weidner and his girlfriend, Lindsay White, watched through their car's rearview mirror on Monday as the twister tore toward the farm where they kept their horses, their cars, their apartment. Ordered by storm watchers to abandon their horses and leave, Weidner and White escaped by a margin of minutes, but the tornado took the lives of all 12 of the horses they stabled at Celestial Acres Training Center near Moore, Okla. “They turned around as they were driving out and said, ‘You guys need to get out of here,’ ” Weidner told the Star Tribune. “As we were driving, we could see the tornado in our rearview mirror. It was coming right down the road we were driving out on. By the time we got to the freeway two miles away, they were already…
Nancy Dee Al-Kordi allegedly kicked an officer in the groin and spat on another officer during her arrest on May 9.
Rosemount police didn't get a warm reception when the tried to arrest an intoxicated, 49-year-old woman. Nancy Dee Al-Kordi, of Rosemount faces one count of felony fourth-degree assault after allegedly spitting at and kicking officers during her arrest on May 9. If convicted, she could face a maximum of three years in prison and $6,000 in fines. Police responded to a Rosemount home on a report of a hostile, intoxicated female who needed to be removed. Officers met with Al-Kordi, the subject of the phone call, and quickly realized she was heavily intoxicated, according to a criminal complaint filed by the Dakota County Attorney's Office. Police were attempting to give her a pat search prior to transporting her to detox when Al-Kordi …
Officers recently responded to a report of a 200-pound black bear harassing cattle near the corner of 145th Avenue and Horner Avenue in Nininger Township
Who says you can't see wildlife in Dakota County? Dakota County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Jim Gabriel recently responded to a report of a 200-pound black bear harassing cattle near the corner of 145th Avenue and Horner Avenue in Nininger Township, according to the most recent Dakota County Sheriff's newsletter. When he arrived, the officer spotted the bear, which quickly ran into a wooded area. It's not the first time the sheriff's office has dealt with similar calls. Every year, the agency responds to several bear sightings in wooded areas near the river. In other Dakota County Sheriff's Office news: Dakota County Sheriff's Office Deputy Ryan Fitzgerald arrested a woman for providing false information to the police, according to the sheriff's…
The library's "Bookawocky" summer reading program offers kids and teens a number of prizes in exchange for books they complete between June and August.
"The big thing about reading is, you have to be in the condition for it. Physical condition, too. This body of mine is a constant distraction. Here I am trying to read, busy reading, yet persistently obliged to put my book aside in order to hit the can, clip my nails, shave, throw up, clean my teeth, brush my rug, [...] take an aspirin, light a cigarette, order more coffee, scratch my ear and look out the window." - Martin Amis, Money To help surmount the countless distractions knocking at the gates of Sustained Literary Exploration, the Dakota County Library is offering local kids and teens a number of small bribes in recompense for completing the chore of reading. The "Bookawocky Summer Reading Experience" program is offering children …
The park will host a two-hour birdwatching hike on June 1.
Don't know a kingfisher from a woodpecker? Beef up your bird-watching skills on a birdwatching hike courtesy of Lebanon Hills Regional Park. The hike, scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on June 1, is open to participants ages 16 and older. Registration is $10 per person. The hike will begin at Holland Lake Shelter at 1100 Cliff Road in Eagan. Participants will learn how to observe and identify birds. Click here to register for the course.
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The Dakota County Library's free Rhythm & Words festival provides education and entertainment for all ages.
Dakota County families will have the opportunity to hear award-winning musical guests, meet published authors and chow down on a mid-day meal on Saturday, June 8, during the library's Rhythm & Words festival. The free festival, organized by the Dakota County Library, runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center at 12600 Nicollet Ave. The event features a musical lineup of and book presentations from authors Other interactive activities include Find out more about the Rhythm & Words festival on the Dakota County website.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Dakota Aggregates has donated roughly $281,000 of grading, earthwork and construction materials to the development of the Flint Hills Athletic Complex.
A timely donation from Dakota Aggregates has put the construction of the Flint Hills Athletic Complex back on track, according to Rosemount city officials. On Tuesday, the Rosemount City Council approved a contract with the sand and gravel mining company. Under the contract, the business will donate $280,705 of grading, earthwork and construction material for the development of the 57-acre athletic complex. The first phase of construction at the park was expected to begin this year, with Rosemount city staff planning to build three multi-purpose fields at the site that could be used for soccer, lacrosse, football or other sports. Click on the PDF attached to this article for a detailed look at the park design. But city staff taking soil …
Dakota County residents' opposition to raising property taxes is the highest it has been in more than a decade.
Dakota County residents enjoy an above average quality of life, are concerned about drunk and distracted drivers, and would prefer to see county service levels fall than property taxes rise. Those are some of the findings of the most recent survey of 803 Dakota County households. The county has conducted resident surveys every two or three years since 2001. The survey is designed to gain a better understanding of what is and isn't working well in the county and to give residents a chance to share their priorities for the future. One of the most striking figures from the survey is that 59 percent of residents said they would not support increasing property taxes in order to maintain county services at their current level. This is the …
This June, the Laurent Brothers, Steve Sullivan and the Factory and Dustin Hatzenbuhler will all perform.
Apple Valley's weekly summer musical performances resume once more on June 7 at Kelley Park. The concert series features artists like Dustin Hatzenbuhler—who recently competed on NBC's "The Voice," the Laurent Brothers and the David Gonzalez Band. Specific dates for each performace are listed below. Each event includes a free musical concert, and food and beverages are available for purchase at the park. Drawings for bicycles and a guitar are scheduled for each concert, but you must be present to win. Check out the calendar below or click here for more information.
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Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
Scott Johnson
12:32 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
With gas prices above $ 4.29 a gallon, it is no surprise 'location' is a big reason people like to live here. Just close enough to the 'big city' yet outside of the metro and still drivable. I hope the County Board sees the message that 3 out of 5 people oppose raising taxes to fund 'services' for the 2 out of 5 who like big government spending. more ›