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22 hrs ago | The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

In Lakeville, an old VFW post vows not to fade away

"Maybe they should try Texas hold 'em. I'm great at that. Maybe not so great," said Bob Vizenor of Lakeville, left, a frequent visitor to VFW Post 210 with his wife, Virginia, talking about how to draw younger veterans to the club in Lakeville on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.

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Wed Jul 01, 2009

South Metro

police blotter

Traffic accident. Police, firefighters and medics were called to a report of an accident in the 7100 block of 157th Street at 4:06 p.m. A 25-year-old woman, who was driving on 157th Street, lost control of her vehicle, drove onto the boulevard, struck a mailbox, continued down the boulevard, sideswiped a tree and crashed into a parked vehicle.

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Mon Jun 29, 2009

TwinCities.com

Northfield man suspected of killing his 18-month-old stepson

Tylar James Hokanson, 22, of Northfield, was arrested Saturday in connection with the death of his 18-month-old stepson, Nicholas Miller.

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

Startribune.com

State lawmaker already promising to bring back the beer at the U of M

Rep. Patrick Garofalo, a Republican from Farmington, says he'll introduce a bill at the start of next year's session that will reinstate alcohol at the university's sporting events.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

Farmington

Puckered up and ready

Farmington American Legion manager Dawn Paget was crowned as the 2009 pig kisser in the annual Kiss the Pig contest, held June 20 at the Legion.

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Mon Jun 22, 2009

Farmington

Greg Staffa: Making the rounds again

Greg Staffa is getting ready to hit the road again. Last summer the Farmington resident, who once spent several months living in his car, took a 9,000-mile road trip to every one of the lower 48 states to raise money and awareness for a program that helps the homeless.

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

Wcco.com

Man Killed In Auger Accident Identified

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

Farmington

Editorial: Dew Days changes were necessary

The name will be familiar, but much of what happens this week and next under the Dew Days banner might seem a little strange to people familiar with Farmingtona TMs long-running summer celebration.

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Fri Jun 19, 2009

Farmington

Miss Farmington selected

The 2009 Miss Farmington and her court were crowned during the Miss Farmington pageant held Thursday night.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Farmington

Gas leak causes home evacuation

Five homes in downtown Farmington were evacuated Friday, June 12, when a 4-inch gas main was ruptured by construction crews working on the Fifth Street sewer project.

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St. Paul Pioneer Press

View the East Metro's top graduates for 2009

The Pioneer Press salutes the region's top high school graduates from Chisago Lakes to Farmington, Champlin Park to Chetek, Wis.

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

HometownSource

Music to highlight Dew Days June 18-28 in Farmington

Farmington's summer festival Dew Days will return with a new venue that has long been the site of fun for generations - the Dakota County Fairgrounds.

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Mon Jun 15, 2009

Farmington

Having a gas at fire training

Heat creates ripples in the air as a Farmington firefighter prepares to put out a simulated gas fire Thursday at the Northern Natural Gas facility in Farmington.

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Sat Jun 13, 2009

Farmington

Your Weekend: June 11 - 13

Vermillion corridor meeting a ' Empire area Learn about the Vermillion River, its neighboring land uses and how rivers can be protected in a workshop organized by Dakota County and Friends of the Mississippi River.

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Fri Jun 12, 2009

Farmington

For vets, 'thank you' has been a long time coming

Farmington residents will have the opportunity to say a long overdue thank you to the community's Vietnam-era veterans this weekend.

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Wed Jun 10, 2009

Postbulletin.com Obituaries

James Cherwinka -- Cannon Falls

CANNON FALLS -- James Cherwinka, age 75 of Cannon Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Trinity Care Center in Farmington, Minn., following a brief illness, surrounded by his wife and children.

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Sun Jun 07, 2009

Farmington

Police are keeping the peace on 2 wheels

Ita s just after 5 p.m. and Bob Sauter is pedaling down a path through Rambling River Park.

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Sat Jun 06, 2009

The Minneapolis-St. Paul Pioneer Press

Farmington Kindergarten Center closes after 15 years

No one in Farmington wanted a school just for kindergartners. But as space ran out in the booming suburb's two elementary schools 15 years ago, the Farmington Kindergarten Center became a temporary necessity.

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Farmington

Editorial: Police bike is a valuable tool

Bob Sauter didna TMt have a lot of luck finding people Monday evening. Despite the clear skies and warm weather only a handful of people appeared to be out and about in Farmington.

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Fri Jun 05, 2009

Farmington

Deer calls: He's heeding the call

Rodd Madison holds the small wooden cylinder to his lips and blows, producing a grunting noise that sounds a little bit like a hog with a head cold.

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