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July 6, 2017
Nearly 500 pages of documents, and audio and video from the 2016 police shooting of Jamie J. Lewis in Burnsville has been released, including footage

Documents: Man killed by Burnsville police aimed gun at officers

Documents and video shed new details on Jamie J. Lewis' death last year.
South Metro
July 6, 2017

After one too many hits, I-35W bridge being replaced in Bloomington

Work to replace the 86th Street bridge with a taller one begins this weekend, prompting I-35W disruptions.
South Metro
July 5, 2017
Chrissy Shoemaker, 38, sat in her apartment Thursday, June 29, 2017 in West. St. Paul, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES ï liz.flores@startribune.com

West St. Paul, South St. Paul restrict housing for disabled

Officials from the Dakota County cities say residents who get rent help and support services exhaust city resources.
South Metro
July 5, 2017

Man missing while camping at Dakota Co. Fairgrounds is found dead

Authorities are working to determine what led to the man's death.
South Metro
July 5, 2017
"Speed kills," said Donna Berger, director of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety's Office of Traffic Safety. "Unfortunately not enough people a

Police to Minnesota drivers: Lay off the gas pedal or expect to get a ticket

Starting Friday, enforcement will be ramped up during the "100 Deadliest Days" on Minnesota's roads.
South Metro
July 5, 2017

Rosemount man charged with 10th DWI

Wisconsin State Patrol arrested him Tuesday night.
Variety
July 4, 2017
Fireworks lit up the sky over Normandale Lake, capping off the Sity of Bloomington's Summer Fete Monday night. ] JEFF WHEELER � jeff.wheeler@startri

Where to find fireworks celebrations in the Twin Cities and beyond

Find a fireworks display in your area with this quick look at celebrations around the Twin Cities and Minnesota.
South Metro
July 3, 2017

Shakopee struggles to rein in City Council member

Mike Luce denies wrongdoing and says allegations are "bogus."
South Metro
July 1, 2017
Canterbury Park is finally taking steps toward transforming nearly 180 acres of undeveloped land around its racetrack into residential and commercial

Canterbury Park, downtown Shakopee to see building boom

Over the past 15 years, Shakopee's population has nearly doubled to 40,000 residents, but the city has been unable to keep pace with the growth. But a "super-luxury" development at Canterbury Park and an upcoming project in Shakopee's historic downtown could help solve the city's housing crunch.
South Metro
July 1, 2017
Pastor Gordon Gathright (right) led attendees in prayer.

Hunt to ID dead man ends with quiet funeral in Inver Grove Heights

Strangers ensure that a rare "John Doe" is buried with care, three years after his body was found in a Rosemount railroad shed.
South Metro
July 1, 2017

South metro police blotter, July 2

South Metro
July 1, 2017

South metro news briefs: Resurfacing project will close lanes on Hwy. 13

South Metro
June 30, 2017

Dakota County crash victim was 87-year-old Vadnais Heights woman

South Metro
June 30, 2017

Dakota County crash near Hwy. 52 at start of evening rush hour kills woman

Officials hope downtown Minneapolis is through the worst as the holiday weekend approaches.
South Metro
June 29, 2017

19 arrested in human trafficking sting operating in Twin Cities

Charges are expected soon, authorities said.
South Metro
June 29, 2017
Four mature Black Cherry trees have been vandalized in Burnsville's Terrace Oaks park and will likely die from the damage, called girdling. The incide

Trees vandalized in Burnsville; it's second such incident in Dakota County in three months

The vandalism found in Burnsville is the county's second such incident in the past three months.
South Metro
June 29, 2017

Driver making U-turn in south metro hits state trooper's car

The state trooper was unharmed in the crash, which backed up traffic for miles.
Variety
June 29, 2017
Tessie and John ìSlyî Sylvester, with their two sons, Gus (left) and Freddy.

Minn. mom with 2 young boys gets cancer diagnosis on same day husband dies

Tessie Sylvester of West St. Paul was just finishing the call to the funeral home after her husband's death following a long struggle with ALS when another call came in. It was her doctor, calling with the results of her biopsy.
South Metro
June 27, 2017
Jon Mathson

Autopsy: Cardiac arrest killed runner during North Shore trail race

The Eagan High School teacher had no known medical problems, according to the medical examiner's office.
South Metro
June 26, 2017
Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., was part of a community forum Saturday on the Senate health care bill. The meeting, held at the Diamondhead Education Center

Franken tells Burnsville forum: GOP bill isn't about health care

At the forum, citizens spoke emotionally about what Medicaid has meant for their health care.

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