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

As Scott County's growth stalls, hurdles arise

Scott County leaders ponder ways to attract new development.

Updated: June 10, 2012, - 10:02 PM

Recycling hauler risks contract with Shakopee

City seeks bids after Dick's suggests single-sort recycling.

Updated: June 09, 2012, - 09:20 PM

Trains roil residents in Shakopee

No one in Shakopee wants to be caught on the wrong side of the tracks when the trains lumber through. But is it a major civic issue?

Updated: June 05, 2012, - 04:16 PM

A sobering era for municipal booze

Dozens of municipal liquor stores lose money year after year. But Lakeville and Eden Prairie make hundreds of thousands of dollars. Then there's Edina, where sales soared past $6 million last year.

Updated: May 21, 2012, - 09:29 PM

Scott, Dakota differ in use of lobbyists

Dakota spends more both in state and at the federal level.

Updated: May 12, 2012, - 09:53 PM

Savage fights to restore liquor profits

Faced with competition, it's stepping up marketing.

Updated: May 05, 2012, - 09:58 PM

It's quiet at the Minnesota Valley refuge -- too quiet, in fact

Minnesota Valley Wildlife Refuge workers are hoping to raise interest in a neglected treasure.

Updated: May 01, 2012, - 12:26 PM

Credit River cleanup is rare success story

The water is being delisted, thanks to the efforts of many.

Updated: April 28, 2012, - 08:25 PM

River cleanup plan has some local officials boiling

Moves to clean up the Minnesota River lead some to say it's a lot of money for little result.

Updated: April 24, 2012, - 11:37 AM

Redistricting has Kline on the offensive

The congressman from 2nd District likely to face stiffer test.

Updated: April 22, 2012, - 07:12 AM

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