David Peterson

Reporter | South Metro and Demographics
Phone: 952-746-3285
David Peterson covers Scott County; suburban growth and development issues in the metropolitan area in general; and demographics, including reports from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Recent content from David Peterson

How does (city name here) compare in efficiency? Go figure

Savage's election fuels questions about why it's so hard to know which cities tax or spend more than others.

Updated: October 25, 2011, - 04:05 PM

Driving in circles - yes, on purpose

As traffic roundabouts sprout like mad all across Minnesota, transportation planners have learned that peculiar new intersections and seniors don't always mix.

Updated: October 25, 2011, - 11:27 AM

No let-up in heated race for mayor

The two Shakopee candidates have "radically different" views.

Updated: October 22, 2011, - 08:12 PM

Prior Lake opts for a modest tweak

Council steps back from proposals to massively reshape downtown streets to avoid a looming mess.

Updated: October 18, 2011, - 02:12 PM

A referendum of sorts in Savage

A City Hall insider seeking a council seat launches a far-ranging critique of how the community is being run.

Updated: October 18, 2011, - 02:09 PM

Barbara Wolf, 78, pioneering pharmacist

An extraordinary dedication to a community -- and where did she find the time for everything else?

Updated: October 12, 2011, - 09:42 PM

Is Shakopee drifting?

A business leader says yes -- and is trying to oust the city's longtime mayor. The mayor offers a robust defense.

Updated: October 11, 2011, - 02:28 PM

New Met Council may raise hackles

Squabbles with the old Republican council may seem tame if Democrats push harder on sprawl and the environment.

Updated: October 04, 2011, - 04:13 PM

Census: 1,300 Minnesota marriages are same-sex

Count also shows number of U.S. gay couples was overestimated.

Updated: September 27, 2011, - 10:57 PM

Prior Lake swallows hard, grants tax break

As commercial construction suffers, Prior Lake takes an unusual step to give a boost to an expanding animal clinic.

Updated: September 27, 2011, - 02:26 PM

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