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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.

Demographics beat: Tracing where the neighbors are from

The paradigm we’ve all been accustomed to for generations has been that of “moving out to the suburbs.” Who would have...

Updated: April 11, 2013, - 06:43 PM

South news briefs: Open house is next week for I-35 ‘Carmageddon’

SOUTH METRO Open house is next week for I-35 ‘Carmageddon’ They may be planning to ruin your life, but at least they’re...

Updated: April 09, 2013, - 04:01 PM

Savage gears up to take on big-box liquor competition

The city's remodeled liquor store on County Road 42 is adding craft beers and other items to better compete.

Updated: April 09, 2013, - 03:57 PM

Minnesota Zoo plans ambitious, costly makeover

Lagging behind the nationwide pack, the Minnesota Zoo hopes pricey new attractions will make it a destination.

Updated: March 30, 2013, - 11:07 PM

Carver, Scott counties consider merging jails

Taxpayers in the two counties could save big in dollar terms, but there would be ripple effects for police, courts...

Updated: March 26, 2013, - 05:31 PM

Minnesota eclipsed by North Dakota in rate of population growth

North Dakota, where an oil boom has turned the state into a population juggernaut, has two counties ranked among the nation’s top five fastest-growing. Minnesota counties are absent from the top 100.

Updated: March 14, 2013, - 05:28 AM