South Metro
Armed robber on motorcycle strikes south metro bank
He had on his helmet and black clothing when he pulled off the heist
South Metro
Splish, splash — and squander? Popular splash pads scorned by some for wasting water
Splash pads take some heat for use of millions of gallons of water each season.
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New affordable apartment building for seniors opens in Inver Grove Heights
Demand for the county's senior housing program continues to grow.
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Burnsville's leaky, aging Bicentennial Garden fountain to get a facelift
The Bicentennial Garden fountain was the city's first piece of public art.
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4-H'ers prepare for the Dakota County Fair
Dakota County 4-H claims to have the largest club in the state, with 1,067 members.
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South St. Paul police arrest man in woman's death
Police Chief William Messerich said officers were called to the residence at 4:05 a.m. on a report of a dead body.
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Day trip: Take a walk on the mild side in Northfield
Northfield has manged to embrace its history without turning its back on the 21st century. One of the first things you notice is that the place smells like your grandmother's kitchen.
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Former Minnesota St. receiver Carter sentenced for 2014 shooting
Dennis E. Carter Jr. was the Mavericks' leading receiver his senior year and starred for Spring Lake Park in high school.
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Teen killed on St. Paul river bluff implicated in robbery earlier that day
Lavauntai Broadbent robbed a man at an East Side bus stop hours before the robbery attempt that ended with his death, charges say.
South Metro
Farmington man who killed 3 in 2004 crash pleads guilty to new DWI
Boe Barlage was previously convicted of criminal vehicular homicide.
South Metro
Minnesota Zoo welcomes adorable (and endangered) Malayan tapir
The zoo unveiled the striped-and-spotted bundle of cute this week — hailed as a "conservation achievement" — although the 25-pound male calf will remain out of public view while he bonds with his mom.
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Impaired waters don't dampen excitement for new restaurant on Prior Lake
Algae doesn't deter people who swim and boat on Upper Prior Lake.
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Homegrown South roots for wider access to healthful local food
Homegrown South program is affiliated with the Open Door food shelf based in Eagan.
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South metro students' MCA scores stay flat
Computer problems plagued this year's tests, but state officials say the glitches did not affect students' results.
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