South Metro http://www.startribune.com/local/south RSS Feed for South Metro en-us Sun, 11 May 2008 03:31:53 GMT 2008-05-11T03:31:53Z en-us Honoring the head of the graduating class takes back seat http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18834889.html Belle Plaine school officials will scrap the high school valedictorian in 2009. Lakeville's schools already took that step. Sun, 11 May 2008 03:31:53 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18834889.html 2008-05-11T03:31:53Z Apple Valley City Council approves downsizing of downtown project http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18818549.html Sat, 10 May 2008 01:18:07 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18818549.html 2008-05-10T01:18:07Z Suburbs feel sting of gas costs http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18817474.html County governments and businesses are taking a hit, along with commuters. Sat, 10 May 2008 04:01:04 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18817474.html 2008-05-10T04:01:04Z Letters in Craigslist slaying case seized http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18751464.html Writings by Michael Anderson, accused of killing a would-be baby sitter, may become evidence. Thu, 08 May 2008 02:36:35 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18751464.html 2008-05-08T02:36:35Z Apple Valley still waiting for 'village' project to be finished http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18749764.html The developer will ask council members to approve more changes for a downsized project that originally was to be complete this spring. Thu, 08 May 2008 01:40:15 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18749764.html 2008-05-08T01:40:15Z First, ripped off; then, state tries to deny his benefits http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18751924.html One man's battle for long-term aid could become more common as elderly juggle assets. Thu, 08 May 2008 15:17:41 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18751924.html 2008-05-08T15:17:41Z Peggy Carlson to resign from Eagan City Council http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18744039.html Carlson, a 10-year member of the City Council, surprised fellow council members with news that she'll resign July 1 Thu, 08 May 2008 04:55:18 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18744039.html 2008-05-08T04:55:18Z Fired employee won't sue Prior Lake-Savage school district http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18740454.html The Prior Lake-Savage school board member and fired high school employee has decided not to pursue claim of wrongful termination. Thu, 08 May 2008 01:14:04 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18740454.html 2008-05-08T01:14:04Z Mini-mobile elicits huge smiles http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18562429.html An Eagan couple, among the first to start driving the ultra-teensy "Smart" car south of the river, is drawing lots of broad, startled smiles. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:11:36 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18562429.html 2008-05-07T14:11:36Z Officials seek to ease fears on Cedar Avenue remake in Apple Valley http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18714484.html They say they made changes in a rapid bus transit plan that had sparked concerns among Apple Valley businesses. Wed, 07 May 2008 03:15:13 GMT http://www.startribune.com/local/south/18714484.html 2008-05-07T03:15:13Z