This week, the Supreme Court ruled that President Obama's 'Affordable Health Care Act' does not violate the Constitution. In response, some conservatives are threatening to move to Canada or cut employee health plans altogether.
The following is a list of selected new laws passed during the 2012 legislative session that take effect July 1, 2012.
Burnsville resident and political unknown Milton Walden may challenge Democratic contender and endorsed candidate Sandy Masin in a primary this summer.
Consulting firm Decision Resources, Ltd. reported that most of the residents they talked to were happy with the way things are going in Burnsville. Do the results of the survey match your experience?
Drivers should avoid Highway 13, which will be under heavy construction from June 29 to July 2.
The closures are expected to shut down portions of the freeway between Lone Oak Road and Hwy. 13 on Monday morning.
City officials took a rain check on one resident's proposal to legalize beekeeping in Burnsville, on the grounds that the council has too little time to consider the measure.
The latest updates from Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows.
After a long and tense discussion Tuesday night, the Burnsville City Council was still split 2-3 on the question of loosening the city's policy regarding billboards.
Sections of the highway will be closed until June 22 as a part of an $11.4 million rehabilitation plan.
On Tuesday, the two-term council member withdrew his bid for re-election.
High Performance Partnership aims to enhance service, reduce costs.
Mayor Elizabeth Kautz designated Saturday "Michael W. Coughlin Day" in honor of fellow Council Member Bill Coughlin's son.
Anderson, an incumbent, will face Democratic challenge Sandy Masin for House District 51A in the 2012 election cycle.
Police say the Friday night melee at the Apple Valley Community Center involved 50 to 100 people.
Last week, the DFL endorsed three candidates in their quest to take Senate District 56, which covers Savage, Burnsville and northern Lakeville.
Sen. Dan Hall is offering "office hours" this summer to interested constituents.
In other south metro news, a new report on contamination at UMore Park in Rosemount found excessive residential land-use toxins at 200 test locations.
Eagan Sen. Ted Daley filed for re-election on Tuesday, according to a press release issued by his campaign.
Maguire said an endorsement challenge filed by his campaign had created a "counter-productive" division among DFL supporters.
In nearly 20 years, longtime Mayor Elizabeth Kautz has only faced one serious threat to her seat: Jerry Willenburg, who lost 46-54 in 2008. Thursday he filed for the 2012 mayoral election.
The review commission released its findings regarding Mayor Mike Maguire's endorsement challenge on Friday.
The former member of the Burnsville City Council who passed away in 2011 will be honored with a plaque at the Alimagnet Dog Park.
The filing period is open until 5 p.m. June 5 for select municipal and county races, including Burnsville City Council and Dakota County Commission.
A number of residents lost trees in Saturday evening storm.
The Burnsville City Council will meet in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents have veto power over the construction of barriers along Interstate 35 north of the County Road 46 interchange.
The Rosemount High School teacher and former state representative for part of Apple Valley is the GOP nominee to run against U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.
The fate of the U.S. House of Representatives rests on a few battleground districts, including Minnesota's Second Congressional District, according to the Post.
Two blocks of Cedar will close overnight from Friday to Saturday for sewer work.
A party commission voted to uphold its endorsement of former legislator Jim Carlson on Saturday.
A Tony award nomination for Burnsville native and Eagan High School graduate Laura Osnes is also included among top south metro stories from last week.
The plan was approved by the Senate on Thursday. Take our poll and join the conversation: So far we have 45 comments and counting.
Payment options for the county's property taxes vary. Get the details here.
The Vikings stadium bill awaits only the governor's signature, in spite of ample opposition south of the river.
Longtime Council Member Charlie Crichton died in March of 2011 after 19 years of service to the City of Burnsville. In a few weeks, his colleagues will pay tribute with a simple plaque.
Catch some of the top stories that hit our neighboring Patch sites last week.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is stepping up efforts for candidate Mike Obermueller, who pledged to raise $1 million to beat Rep. John Kline.
The GOP is chomping at the bit to quit St. Paul, but the tax bill, bonding bill and Vikings legislation still hang in the balance.
Burnsville will remain intact, while parts of southern Eagan will be divided by new county districts to account for population increases. Six out of seven commissioners face an election due to the change, including Burnsville's Liz Workman.