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Man Allegedly Stole from Homes He was Hired to Clean
A former employee of a Twin Cities cleaning company is accused of stealing about $50,000 worth of jewelry and other valuable items from homes he was sent to clean.
Apple Valley mom forms Minnesota Chapter of Stop CMV
When Jodi Saari of Apple Valley came down with cold-like symptoms during her second pregnancy, she thought nothing of it.
Teachers, school nurses get small raise in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district and Dakota County United Educators announced Thursday that a tentative settlement was reached on a new two-year contract for the district's teachers and nurses.
Apple Valley / Suspect charged in robbery attempt
An Apple Valley man faces charges he resisted arrest after a botched "mission" to rob an Eagan gas station.
Charges: Vet Threatened To 'Start A War' With Wife
Share + Nov 17, 2009 2:27 pm US/Central HASTINGS, Minn. 1 of 1 The criminal charges state Dunnum had inside his residence six long-barrel guns, one handgun, a flare grenade and an inoperable standard grenade.
Standoffs Involved Vets Who May Have PTSD
Two standoffs in the metro in three days both involved Iraq war veterans who friends say suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder.
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House of Hope seeks south-of-river home
"You can't have a House of Hope if you don't have a house," said Amy Jants, co-founder and president of House of Hope Twin Cities.
Burnsville considers retooling pawn fees
Pawn America CEO Brad Rixmann is on a mission to loosen restrictions and fees on pawn transactions, and he's starting in Burnsville.
Apple Valley / Bus rides free on two weekends
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority will offer free bus rides during Thanksgiving weekend and the weekend of Dec.
Chaplain: Respect for veterans runs deep
Most Americans have a sincere respect for veterans who served their country during both war and peace.
Bank-owned land for sale in south suburbs
Commercial real estate brokers continue to get listings for distressed properties that have been taken over by lenders.
Recycler offers new life for Dakota County residents' old shoes
It may have a new use. Beginning Monday, Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan will be collecting old shoes for Wipers Recycling, a Maplewood-based shredding company that finds new uses for common goods.
Voters re-elect District 196 School Board incumbents
Voters in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan Public Schools re-elected incumbent School Board members Kevin Sampers, Mike Roseen and Art Coulson on Nov.
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Minnesota zoo volunteers celebrate a shared birthday: one's 90, one's 100
Minnesota Zoo volunteers Floyd Lewellen, left, and Andy Anderson celebrate their birthdays a few days early Tuesday with volunteers at the zoo.
Oh, And Was Her Face Red! / She can't say pret'near when she stopped...
Writes Anne Nonny Mouse: "I used to say 'pret'near.' I used it to express 'almost' or 'just about,' as in 'It's pret'near winter now.' "I have NO idea where I got the phrase.
Minnesota Zoo offering help on buckthorn pest
The Minnesota Zoo is hosting a free workshop Wednesday on managing buckthorn invasions.
8 vie for seats on Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board
Eight candidates will compete for three seats on the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board.
Life As We Know It / 'Wanted: Upbeat Positive Go-Getter With...
Writes Katharine With Two Dogs: "I have congestion, body aches, a cough, a fever, a cracking voice, and generally feel like someone who loves me ought to call the priest.
Mpls. math teacher wins an 'Oscar of teaching'
A Minneapolis middle school teacher unexpectedly hit the jackpot today, winning $25,000 with no strings attached.