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Jim Adams

Reporter | Suburban Police

Phone: 612-673-7658

Jim Adams covers about a dozen north metro communities, their politics, people issues and government. He also writes occasionally about meandering turkeys and other animal capers.

More fundraising will be needed for new Lakeville senior center

A grant fell through and a surprise expense surfaced, meaning backers will need to raise almost quadruple the $88,000 originally planned. But backers pledge support, materials and labor.

Updated: February 07, 2012, - 02:31 PM

Chimney Rock is a rare sight

The 76-acre wooded area surrounding the ancient rock column near Hastings will never be developed.

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 12:37 PM

Biz beat: Will new clubhouse help or hurt business?

Although Apple Valley recently approved final bids by the 21 construction firms that will build a new Valleywood Golf Course clubhouse this year, one City Council member continues to oppose the project.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 08:05 PM

Passerby rescues freezing dog at Hastings school

A workman, a Hastings school secretary and a Bloomington couple give a wayward Lhasa Apso a much warmer future.

Updated: January 31, 2012, - 03:57 PM

Paid city historian is history in Hastings

But city curator Cindy Thury Smith and her history-minded friends are working as volunteers to keep the city history room open.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 06:44 PM

Biz beat: In switch, business chambers try linking dues to services

South metro and outstate chambers are trying service-based fees to replace member employee-based dues.

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 06:39 PM

Mental health calls up sharply

Overdoses and suicide-related calls have jumped in metro-area counties, leading to increased crisis training for police officers.

Updated: January 24, 2012, - 10:43 AM

Abortion foes march at capitol

Rep. Michele Bachmann made her first appearance in Minnesota since dropping out of the Republican presidential race, speaking at an annual anti-abortion protest at the state Capitol.

Updated: January 22, 2012, - 09:49 PM