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December 19, 2016

He took chances on people, which often paid big dividends

South Metro
December 18, 2016

Man dies in head-on crash Sunday morning

Killed in the accident was Patrick Lee Owens, 46, of Redby, who was driving eastbound in a Chevrolet truck on Hwy. 11 when he hit Sherry Lein, 60, of Williams, who was traveling in the other direction.
South Metro
December 18, 2016

Dakota County nonprofit adopts first "victim support dog"

Ranger previously assisted victims of the Sandy Hook massacre.
South Metro
December 17, 2016
200 rally in support of woman at heart of U football case, other survivors

200 rally in support of woman at heart of U football case, other survivors

The 'We Stand with Survivors Rally' comes after accusations against 10 U football players.
South Metro
December 17, 2016

South metro police blotter, Dec. 18

South Metro
December 17, 2016

South metro briefs: Dakota County renews medical examiner's contract

South Metro
December 17, 2016
Tyler Otte and his parents Chicky and Blake won "Minnesota Farm of the Year" for their Square Deal Dairy Farm in Dakota County.Richard Tsong-Taatarii/

For Dakota County family, milk is lifeblood

The Randolph-based dairy farm was awarded "Minnesota Producer of the Year."
South Metro
December 15, 2016

Grand jury concludes Eagan police officer justified in deadly shooting

Suspect ignored, fired shot at officers responding to a call.
South Metro
December 15, 2016

Reward offered in Burnsville storage locker break-ins

Thefts occurred Oct. 29 and 31 at the North Star Mini Storage.
South Metro
December 14, 2016
A United Parcel Service driver delivers packages from Amazon.com.

Watch your box! Thieves are picking packages from Twin Cities stoops

Thieves are looking for gifts, especially cards with cash or gift cards.
South Metro
December 14, 2016
Anton Martynenko

Eagan man gets 38 years in prison for teen sexploitation scheme

Eagan man pleaded guilty to exploiting more than 150 teenage boys and posting internet porn.
South Metro
December 13, 2016

Driver dies after crashing into tow truck on I-494 in South St. Paul

A Brainerd man died in a separate crash, the State Patrol said.
South Metro
December 13, 2016
A worker tapes a box while packing items on Cyber Monday at the Amazon Fulfillment Center on Nov. 28, 2016 in San Bernardino, Calif. (Gina Ferazzi/Los

Group critical of corporate giveaways ranks Amazon's tax breaks, including one in Shakopee

The advocacy group says government should stop assisting the retail giant.
South Metro
December 11, 2016

Bodies of man, child found at Faribault home

South Metro
December 10, 2016

South metro police blotter, Dec. 11

South Metro
December 10, 2016
Teamsters and supporters gathered outside U.S. Rep. John Kline's office to protest Kline's new bill that could slash pensions Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016,

Union retirees rally outside Kline's office over pension issue

Congressman's pension reform bill has been tabled, but retirees say they're still concerned.
South Metro
December 10, 2016
Tarps covered up parts of the north barn built 150 years ago by Swedish immigrant Andrew Peterson in Waconia Min., Friday, March 2, 2012. ] (KYNDELL H

South metro briefs: Hastings police adopt guidelines for body cameras

South Metro
December 9, 2016
Father Thomas Joseph led more than 100 parishioners out to the prayer garden, stopping near the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe to sing, during the Su

Old church in Carver thrives by adapting to the new world

148-year-old St. Nicholas parish doubled in size by adding a Spanish mass for newcomers.
South Metro
December 9, 2016
Davon O'Keith Wiley

Man fatally shot in Eagan worked for company guarding facility

Authorities say a 25-year-old man who was fatally shot by a security guard in a Twin Cities suburb worked for the same security company.
South Metro
December 9, 2016
Eagen firefighters neared two dogs that were near drowning after falling through thin ice on East Thomas Lake.

Even with deep freeze arriving, lake and pond ice remains thin

Authorities were able to rescue the animals after they fell into East Thomas Lake.

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