In a split vote, Sandra Sweep was elected to be chairperson of the Board of Education, replacing long-standing chair Ron Hill.
Tour this week's featured property, a gracious custom home in Savage that includes a ballet studio in addition to many other charms.
Wind chills could reach dangerous lows on Sunday and Monday nights.
This week saw the passing of Bonnie Distad, a Burnsville resident known for her green thumb and artistic talent.
Francis Wolo Doe, 51, was taken into custody Tuesday.
Batulis served as the Chamber of Commerce head for eight years.
This summer, Dakota County's Interstate 35 Corridor will be riddled with detours and diversions as the state refurbishes one of the most heavily trafficked roads in Minnesota.
A monthly rundown of the top suspects wanted by the Dakota County Sheriff's Office.
The three local legislators will be joined by House Chief Fiscal Analyst Bill Marx, who will give a short presentation on the state budget.
Burnsville residents: Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
If your weight loss program has hit a wall, don't give up: Here are six surprising ways to get back on track.
Sept. 26, 1929 - Jan. 12, 2013
The Burnsville PD is on the lookout for a man who recently tried to rob three local businesses, including a bank.
S.F. No. 26 would require additional reporting of lobbyist "scholarships" to legislators, and discourage the dissemination of model legislation.
Red sleeps in a dog bed at night and is also crate trained.
Hannah Keirstead and Jack O'Brien, two model students from BHS, have been tapped for the annual ExCEL Awards.
In other big headlines from the past week, Burnsville has a new city councilwoman and Lakeville's school board has a new leader.
The school district is asking experienced potters to take a day to create clay goods to sell at the annual Empty Bowls for Full Bellies event.
Last month, the Burnsville City Council banned new thrift stores for the short-term to allow time for study: Tuesday their inquiry begins.
Three people with Burnsville connections died over the last week.
Jan. 23, 1942 - Jan. 11, 2013
Five Burnsville homes were sold from Jan. 4 to Jan. 12, 2013, including three townhomes or condos.
The new equipment will be installed in spring and rebranded as the Burnsville Lions Playground, in honor of the group's $50,000 contribution to the effort.
Loeffler Construction of Lakeville is one of six contenders vying for the $975 million stadium deal.
In late December, Burnsville got one posh Christmas present: A couture bridal boutique that is an exclusive supplier of fashion luminaries like Badgley Mischka, Nicole Miller, and Martina Liana.
Find movie reviews and showtimes for theaters in Burnsville.
March 31, 1944 - Jan. 10, 2013
Opening night is Feb. 15.
Holly Ryan, a school psychologist at Lakeville's Kenwood Trail Middle School, flew to her hometown of Newtown, CT, along with a service dog, to help victims of the tragedy cope.
Commuters beware: Tomorrow's journey to work will be clouded by a dense thicket of fog, forecasters say.
Two billboards along I-35 will soon go digital, a change that took four meetings and hours of sometimes heated discussion.
Anyone heading out on the ice should: wear a life jacket, carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort— ask about ice conditions— and measure the ice.
Police say Peter Gustavo Gesualdo cut the man with a butterfly knife, then threatened to slash another man's throat.
MGM Liquor will pour $1 million into the store at 3050 Highway 13 West.
This home on Earle Way is the perfect setting for those who want to live the good life: The house has a full-fledged outdoor kitchen, porch and custom-built fire pit to lounge around during long summer nights.
The model train expo will be held on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24 at the Eagan Civic Arena
Hospital officials report that a surge in flu patients has left the medical center in Burnsville with few empty beds.
Police say Terrance Trevelle Hill raped the child after she woke up from a nightmare and sought comfort.
Tuesday night, Suzanne Nguyen took the place of veteran Council Member Dan Gustafson, who bowed out of a bid for re-election in June of 2012.
The Munich-based company recently made a move on territories south of the river, relocating all of its production and warehousing facilities to Savage.