Dean Spiros
Reporter | Prep Sports
Phone: 612-673-1743
E-mail: dspiros@startribune.com
Dean Spiros covers high school sports.
Recent content from Dean Spiros
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Burnsville: Water safe; residents unsure
The city is still calibrating a new water treatment plant, which officials say has led to complaints of a foul odor and taste.
Nov 5, 2009 -
Lakeville police want tobacco paraphernalia ordinance
City was urged to more closely regulate rolling papers, pipes and bongs after residents said items are being bought by minors.
Nov 3, 2009 -
Foreclosures: Cities take on unwelcome caretaker role
Towns such as Lakeville and Burnsville simply don't have the manpower to attend to the abandoned homes, some of which have become eyesores at the least and health hazards in the extreme.
Nov 1, 2009 -
Burnsville says Buck Hill's revenue plan violates code
The Burnsville ski area wants to store a car dealership's inventory in the off-season.
Oct 27, 2009 -
Road project assessments stun Burnsville residents
Rob Thiry was shocked to be handed a bill from Burnsville for $24,000 -- his share of a special assessment for a $625,000 road reconstruction project.
Oct 22, 2009 -
Burnsville crime unit returns at key time
Police hope team will help fight disturbing rise in street crime, drug arrests.
Oct 13, 2009 -
Despite pleas, Burnsville to close 13 outdoor rinks
The city will still have 29 outdoor rinks, and no hockey rinks would close, officials say. But residents are disappointed.
Oct 6, 2009 -
The VFW of tomorrow
The organization knows that it must evolve to survive. At Post 210 in Lakeville, they're going full-bore into the 21st century.
Oct 5, 2009 -
Todd Johnson dedicated his life to giving back
The former school board member was a longtime high school athletics supporter and a prison minister.
Sep 30, 2009 -
More funds for Burnsville arts center
The $237,000 will pay for an orchestra shell and more equipment, but a council member says enough is enough.
Sep 25, 2009