South metro town briefs

Last update: August 6, 2008 - 12:19 AM

SAVAGE

Police will leave notes as homeowner alerts

Weeks after police in Lakeville kicked up a controversy by entering a family home late at night because doors stood open, Savage police say they will begin using a Post-It-style "contact card" as a means of reminding homeowners about the same sort of issue.

A 3-inch-by-4-inch piece of paper with adhesive backing will be left on people's doors and windows when, for instance, officers find open doors, see illegal watering, or want to make contact in "many other situations" at homes and businesses where no one seems present, officials said.

The card will bear an incident number and contact information for more details. Reminders about things like garage doors left open could "help prevent situations which invite criminal activity in the future," a city announcement said.

Dozens of tables at indoor flea market

An indoor flea market will be held at the Dan Patch American Legion Post 643 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Nearly 60 tables will be covered with antiques, handmade items, photography, Avon products, beaded jewelry and much more. The Legion is at 12375 Princeton Av., downtown Savage.

BURNSVILLE

City finished with storm debris pickup

City crews in Burnsville are no longer doing curbside pickups after handling more than 1,400 requests for debris removal stemming from a severe storm on July 10, officials say.

Crews worked six-day, 10-hour weeks until July 28.

SCOTT COUNTY

Wacipi offers a taste of tribe's culture

Members of the public are invited to the annual Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Wacipi, better known as Pow Wow, Aug. 15 to 17. There's a preview at the Mall of America the day before it formally begins.

Performers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Montana, North Dakota and at least a pair of Canadian provinces are expected among the hundreds of dancers attending. Arts and crafts and Native American food will be for sale.

Weekend-long admission is $5, including an evening meal on Saturday and Sunday lunch. Seniors and kids get in free. On Aug. 14, a free preview will take place at 1 p.m., 4 p.m., and 7 p.m. at the Mall of America rotunda.

For more information, call 952-445-8900 or go to www.shakopeedakota.org.

EAGAN

Swim team planning water park fundraiser

The Eagan High School Swim & Dive teams are holding their first annual fundraiser at Cascade Bay Water Park. "Swimming with the Stars" will be under lights, from 8:45 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. on Aug. 14. It's the first fundraiser that Cascade Bay Water Park has hosted, supporters said in a press release.

The price of admission will include live music from the band "To The Rescue" and other activities.

Tickets can be purchased for $10 each from any of the swimmers or on the night of the event. Call 651-454-1465 for information.

NORTHFIELD

Arts hit the streets this weekend

Painters, dancers, singers and poets will fill the streets of downtown Northfield this weekend during the city's fifth annual ArtSwirl. The festival kicks off with a family-friendly party Thursday and runs through Sunday with events such as a studio crawl, outdoor theater, a CD release concert and a day-long outdoor festival on Saturday. For a full listing of activities, go to www. northfieldartsguild.org.

FROM STAFF REPORTS