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• Suburbs feel sting of gas costs
  County governments and businesses are taking a hit, along with commuters.
  May 10, 2008
• Mini-mobile elicits huge smiles
  An Eagan couple, among the first to start driving the ultra-teensy "Smart" car south of the river, is drawing lots of broad, startled smiles.
  May 7, 2008
• Officials seek to ease fears on Cedar Avenue remake in Apple Valley
  They say they made changes in a rapid bus transit plan that had sparked concerns among Apple Valley businesses.
  May 7, 2008
• Reclaiming a lost legacy
  The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is purchasing land in Scott County at a pace that's worrying Shakopee city leaders.
  May 4, 2008
• Slow homebuilding has Scott County scrambling
  South metro cities are planning budget cuts and eyeing tax rates as growth slows and property values fall.
  May 4, 2008
• Suburban sprawl: Is there another way?
  Most of Scott County's open land is slated for subdivisions, but a group with a different vision is gaining momentum.
  May 1, 2008
• Minnesota Zoo heads into new territory
  The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is less than 40 days away from the launch of an eye-opening new exhibit.
  Apr 29, 2008
• Apple Valley: Cedar Avenue plan garners serious opposition
  More than 20 Apple Valley business owners say the proposed transit plans for the thoroughfare could prove lethal to commerce.
  Apr 24, 2008
• Future of farming in the 'burbs raises quite the ruckus
  Facing packed public hearings on the subject, Scott County officials have agreed to sit down with advocates of small-scale farming to talk about land use amid rapid growth.
  Apr 23, 2008
• Minnesota Ironman: After long, brutal race, cyclists are back for more
  This is the 10th year that the Minnesota Ironman Bike Ride has launched from Lakeville.
  Apr 23, 2008

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