Dean Spiros

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Dean Spiros

Reporter | Prep Sports

Phone: 612-673-1743

Email: dspiros@startribune.com

Dean Spiros covers high school sports.

Lakeville bridge is welcome; cost is not

The new County Road 70 bridge over I-35 is $6 million over budget.

Updated: December 05, 2009, - 10:05 PM

Landowners sue Burnsville over special assessments

The owners in a semi-rural area say that the city didn't tell them in advance and that the calculation used was unfair.

Updated: December 02, 2009, - 11:05 PM

Apple Valley leader celebrates 25 years at the helm

Apple Valley has found a good fit with Tom Goodwin, and he finds the city fits him well, too.

Updated: December 01, 2009, - 04:51 PM

Empty rail cars are riling up neighbors in Lakeville

The cars being stored on tracks near homes have drawn graffiti and loitering. The owner says there is nowhere else to put them.

Updated: November 26, 2009, - 08:48 PM

Lakeville Arts Center may seek endowment

As city budgets shrink, the center is looking for other ways to continue its mission.

Updated: November 24, 2009, - 05:22 PM

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.

Updated: November 17, 2009, - 11:22 PM

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.

Updated: November 17, 2009, - 11:15 PM

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.

Updated: November 11, 2009, - 10:40 PM

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.

Updated: November 11, 2009, - 09:45 AM