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 wins award for water facility
A national group said the project is a creative solution to a pressing problem, though some citizens aren't satisfied.
Nov 17, 2009 -
City: We've cut budget down to the marrow
"No pain, no gain," a phrase usually associated with physical fitness, also represents the philosophy of Burnsville City Council Member Dan Kealey when it comes to fiscal fitness.
Nov 17, 2009 -
Officials say Burnsville council's instruction is taxing the budget
The city can hold taxes for 2010, but administrators said they can't keep on doing that and even now it will be hard to find $15,000 for weed control.
Nov 11, 2009 -
Buck Hill gets pass to store cars in summer
Burnsville voted to allow the ski area to store vehicles in its parking lot during the offseason, without requiring it to install a pervious surface on the lot.
Nov 11, 2009 -
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