In other crime news: Eagan's burglary blitz and a close shave with a sword.
Also in this week's look around the southern suburbs: Simley shines in swimming.
Dan Carlson, a longtime member of the BPD, has been chosen to succeed Emergency Preparedness Director Dave Girsch, who recently retired.
Tyrone Mitchell III died on Feb. 24, 2013.
Jan. 18, 1928 - Feb. 25, 2013
For just over two weeks in March, Dakota County residents can get in gratis if they bring a defunct Blackberry, iPhone or flip-phone.
Davion Demonte McAlester, 20, was taken arrested Friday morning after evading law enforcement for over four months.
This weekend bedlam will break out at Buck Hill, which is simultaneously hosting both Winchfest and the 15th Annual Subway Bedrace for Bridging.
Andrew Douglas Page, 30, allegedly used a stolen master key to burgle $20,000 worth of jewelry from an 82-year-old woman's apartment.
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in the south metro.
A recent change implemented by the U.S. Department of State means the county can no longer process passports in the same building as birth and death records.
Wednesday, Burnsville lost to Edina 2-3.
Everything about this house is outsized—from the eight car garage to the price tag.
Two men from Prior Lake were arrested early Friday morning after they allegedly stole two cars and burglarized a number of homes around Balsam Trail in Eagan.
District 51 Sen. Jim Carlson (DFL) has backed a proposal that would define groups that distribute model legislation to lawmakers as lobbyists.
Minnesota has about 59,000 federal employees and retirees, many of whom live in our county. See where they’re located and which agencies they work for in Patch’s interactive table.
The annual variety show, put on by teachers, promises a flash mob, a rapper, and "unique special effects," according to those involved.
Best Western Premier Nicollet Inn beat out contenders in downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul for the top spot.
An Eagan man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly broke down an apartment door and forced his way into a stranger's bedroom looking for a misplaced sweatshirt.
Dakota County law enforcement will take to the hardwood on March 16 to raise money for the family of Tom Decker, a Cold Spring officer who was gunned down in the line of duty last year.
For the right price, Paula Salas will remove all the lice and their eggs from your child's head—by hand, strand by strand.
Fog and fine particles have combined to create unhealthy air for at risk populations in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area.
On Wednesday, the city will hold a public meeting to discuss possible contaminants to Burnsville's water supply—and what can be done to prevent their spread.
Feb. 23, 2013 saw the passing of Marvis Westerberg, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and companion to Henry, a 16-pound Norwegian forest cat.
Minnesota's Congressional delegation has weighed in on the series of cuts that could hit the country March 1. The rollbacks would hit everything from education to senior care, the White House states.
Miss any of Sunday night's big winners? Many are still playing in local theaters.
Patrick Joseph Spears, 27, allegedly stole into a woman's apartment and subjected her to a lengthy ordeal that included strangulation, multiple beatings, and threats to stab her to death.
After removal dates, shelters may remain on the ice between midnight and one hour before sunrise only when occupied or attended.
Luna, a one-year-old tuxedo cat, is being put up for adoption because her current owners can no longer afford to keep her.
In other crime news from around the South Metro region, a Shakopee man is charged with breaking nose of neighbor who doubted he was an MMA fighter.
Senior Airman Bryan D. Huberty, 24, died suddenly on Feb. 18, 2013 in Rapid City, SD where he was stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base.
A rowdy retinue braved the icy waters of Crystal Lake on Saturday during the eighth annual South Metro Polar Bear Plunge.
In other top headlines from the past week, expansion begins at Fairview Hospital campus.
Generous offer or prelude to a Poe-style nightmare? You decide.
The local real estate market seems to be making a comeback after years of tepid sales and setbacks.
Skylar Edmond Labarge, 19, allegedly beat a woman's head against a wall, then punched another man who tried to intervene.
Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows updates you on the latest county happenings.
The new school calendar for '13-'14 completely dispenses with the much despised "late start" days and adds full two days off in their stead.
Burnsville will be holding two free workshops for anyone who wishes to learn about how to build a rain garden out of native Minnesota plant life, and as an added bonus, participants could be in the running for grant money.