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August 25, 2015
Prairie Flowers in the restored native grass prairie in Hyland Lake Park Reserve, Bloomington. The park district depends on volunteers to collect hund

Three Rivers Park District prairies grow with help from volunteers

Three Rivers Park District counts on volunteers who collect hundreds of pounds of prairie seeds each year.
South Metro
August 25, 2015
South Metro
August 25, 2015

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community adds conservation officers

Conservation officers can check hunting, fishing licenses and assist county authorities on other calls.
South Metro
August 25, 2015
Freshman Haley Martinson, front, left to right, Madi Wheeler, and Grace Ashton join in some bleacher dancing during Pepfest for incoming freshmen in t

South metro high schools start new year with more classes, high-tech tools

South metro schools add more classes and high-tech tools for students.
South Metro
August 25, 2015

Shakopee mayor, council sign off on pay increase

The council also approved a longer mayoral term and a switch to even-year elections.
South Metro
August 24, 2015
Defense attorney Robert Rivas, left, and Janis Landis, president of Final Exit Network, talk with the media after the sentencing of Final Exit Network

Right-to-die group fined $30k for assisting Apple Valley woman's suicide

Right-to-die group says it will appeal conviction over Apple Valley woman's suicide.
South Metro
August 24, 2015
Norwood Teague, the new University of Minnesota director of athletics, was all smiles during his first day in his new role at Bierman Athletic Complex

Search firm disputes U criticism of Teague vetting

It disputes Kaler's contention that the search process was incomplete.
South Metro
August 24, 2015
South Metro
August 22, 2015
Richard Thienes, left, Flo Cranor and Terry Kabes, of Lakeville, headed out for a Thursday morning ride. The group meets at the Lakeville Heritage Cen

Senior motorcycle enthusiasts ride together from Lakeville's Heritage Center

The group meets a couple times a month to go on trips off the beaten path.
South Metro
August 22, 2015
Vikings buying land in Eagan for new Winter Park facility

Vikings buying land in Eagan for new Winter Park facility

Team owners have signed a surprise purchase agreement for 185 acres in Eagan that would be the site of the Vikings' corporate headquarters and practice facility.
South Metro
August 21, 2015

Dakota County police blotter excerpts

South Metro
August 21, 2015

South arts briefs: Auditions ahead for 'Christmas Belles'

South Metro
August 21, 2015
Cutline: The Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, which operates this special express bus, and Metro Transit are offering deals to folks who let themse

Dakota County briefs: Ride the MVTA bus to the Minnesota State Fair

South Metro
August 21, 2015

NAMI holds mental illness workshops and support groups in the south metro

South Metro
August 21, 2015
Northfield Public Library rendering

Northfield Library renovation moves forward

The City Council debated rejecting bids for the project, which will cost more than anticipated.
South Metro
August 21, 2015

Workshop offers kids a chance to connect with others who have sibling or parent with mental illness

NAMI's session is for kids ages 7-17 dealing with mental health issues.
South Metro
August 21, 2015
At the Burnsville Transit Station, commuters got off the bust during rush hour.] Richard Tsong-Taatarii/rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com

Concerns arise over Burnsville station location for Orange Line BRT

County officials will discuss the location of the Orange Line transit station on Tuesday.

Twin Cities south metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities southern suburbs, including Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights and Shakopee.