South Metro
South Metro
South Metro
![Students sit on the bus at the end of the school day at Eastview Elementary School in Lakeville on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. ] (LEILA NAVIDI/STAR](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/RBA5T2VCXW6SHTOJWROM3EJL2I.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Lakeville district considers cutting back on busing fees
Parents do not like the fees, but the move would result in thousands in lost revenue.
South Metro
Inver Grove Heights school board planning recount
Losing candidate Bill Klein asked the district for a recount after an error with Dakota County's new voting machines cast doubt on results.
South Metro
Farmington man who killed 3 in 2004 crash gets 5 years in prison for latest DWI
Boe Barlage had a 0.19 blood-alcohol count after his May 14 arrest.
South Metro
New classes proposed in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district
This year's proposed course revisions include new classes in indoor soccer, ACT preparation and leadership.
South Metro
![Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke at the election night headquarters of mayoral candidate Kathi Mocol at the Badger Hill Brewing Co. Tuesday night. ] JEFF WHE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/U3USMVV5ZT7ISFSTJBTFBTOQWE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Shakopee ponders future as young mayor prepares to leave office
Brad Tabke, 36, brought changes that at times divided the blue-collar city, and after a recent election, his legacy is unclear.
South Metro
Officials fear costs could balloon for Burnsville landfill cleanup
Negotiations between owner and state unsuccessful so far.
South Metro
Patrol: No Oscar for drunken I-35W speeder faking seizure during stop
He faked a seizure to avoid arrest, authorities say.
South Metro
South St. Paul man admits to tweeting death threats to police after speeding ticket
The posts were made after the S. St. Paul resident got a speeding ticket
South Metro
Some Minn. high schools try going without subs
Chanhassen, Farmington say "flexible learning" teaches responsibility and saves money.
South Metro
Police departments say second-career recruits help diversify force
State's police departments find second-career officers bring diverse skill sets.
South Metro
South Metro
![Owner Kevin Huebscher jokes with customers while weighing pumpkins at Kev's Korner in Inver Grove Heights on Friday, October 30, 2105. ] (LEILA NAVIDI](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/3NHSFLWYV2K5HK6E6QIX2OIDJM.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Stalwart farm stand Kev's Korner closes in Inver Grove Heights
Roadside farm stand was one of the last in Dakota County.
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