Laurie Blake

Reporter | South Metro
Phone: 952-746-3287
Laurie Blake covers communities in northern Dakota County, including Inver Grove Heights, Mendota Heights, Rosemount, South St. Paul and West St. Paul.

Recent content from Laurie Blake

Dakota County used interpreters almost 6,000 times last year

As one measure of the area’s increasing cultural diversity, Dakota County last year spent more than $61,000 for telephone translation...

Updated: April 25, 2013, - 07:50 PM

Burnsville prepares to fight inevitable emerald ash borer

The city is gearing up to fight the beetle for as long as 10 years.

Updated: April 23, 2013, - 02:22 PM

North Urban Regional Trail still missing final link in West St. Paul

Now School District 197 objects to having the North Urban Regional Trail on its property.

Updated: April 23, 2013, - 01:04 PM

Burnsville Performing Arts Center to renew current management

After a rocky start at the arts center, Burnsville is happy with the last two years. The move does come...

Updated: April 22, 2013, - 10:13 AM

Burnsville considers accepting ads on the city's website

The city already accepts ads for its print publications and is now looking at the potential of its website to...

Updated: April 21, 2013, - 09:52 PM

South news briefs: Dakota County wells tested for high nitrate levels

Dakota County Wells tested for high nitrate levels The Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Dakota County are trying to learn more about...

Updated: April 16, 2013, - 02:03 PM

West St. Paul awaits cost estimates on City Hall renovation

West St. Paul City Council weighs options and budget effects before deciding on upgrades.

Updated: April 13, 2013, - 04:30 PM

New Burnsville crosswalk signal more like a traffic light

New signal in Burnsville will put yellow and red lights directly in front of drivers to help pedestrians cross safely.

Updated: April 06, 2013, - 11:58 PM

Twin Cities south metro has road-closed signs ahead

When southbound I-35E closes in May, local roads — and drivers —will feel the strain.

Updated: April 02, 2013, - 04:24 PM

Three bodies found in their home in Zimmerman

Neighbors were anxious for information Sunday about the unexplained deaths in the quiet Sherburne County community.

Updated: April 01, 2013, - 09:52 AM

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