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Scott County attorney's Eden Prairie house sold in foreclosure sale
Eden Prairie home was a point of contention in the 2014 race.
South Metro
Police: Lakeville man who rigged car to kill himself, two young sons arrested
The father was in the car with the engine running, the garage door closed and a hose routed from the tailpipe to the vehicle's interior, police said.
South Metro
Donation creates a place for all to share Czech heritage in New Prague
A privately funded addition to New Prague's library is meant to honor a Czech immigrant and the city's heritage, and provide a serene spot to read.
South Metro
Overnight stabbing in South St. Paul leaves 1 dead, 1 arrested
The two men are described as acquaintances; reason behind the violence has yet to be revealed.
South Metro
Farmington creates 'mothers' rooms' at all district schools
The rooms -- made possible by a grant -- provide private places for breastfeeding moms to pump milk.
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8-mile natural-gas pipeline would tunnel under Lebanon Hills Regional Park
Residents say they're relieved that plans for a Rosemount-to-Eagan pipeline would have limited effect on Lebanon Hills.
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Open booze in car when speeding driver hit, killed motorist in Dakota Co., charges say
The car was going at least 50 mph at the time of the crash, witnesses said.
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South Metro
DNA issue frees Lakeville man from Texas jail, but '83 murder charge remains
The husband and father faces murder charges, but DNA issues force delay.
South Metro
Police: Unlicensed drunken driver kills woman in Dakota County
An Inver Grove Heights man with a long history of driving violations is suspected in the death, which happened in Inver Grove Heights.
South Metro
Southwest Metro Drug Task Force seeks tips by app and text
The suburban agency joins more than 30 others in Minnesota using smartphone photo and text alerts.
South Metro
Minnesota, Como zoos are on the prowl to conserve water
The Apple Valley zoo is among dozens of zoos across the country examining water use and trying to cut back. In St. Paul, Como Park Zoo and Conservatory opened a garden this summer that draws from a pool of rainwater for irrigation.
South Metro
South Metro
Lakeville gets pet oxygen masks as part of Project Breathe
A resident, new to Lakeville, brought the masks to the attention of Fire Chief Mike Meyer and Assistant Chief Charles Smith.
South Metro
October 2015: U of M's Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter suspended until 2017
Letter cites ongoing hazing and 'alcohol-related' misconduct, including giving liquor to minors.
South Metro
Lakeville accepted into network of innovative school districts
The Lakeville district was accepted this week into the League of Innovative Schools, a national group that aims to recognize and encourage innovation in schools.
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