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Savers Choice in Farmington will transform to full grocery store

Name will be changed to ‘Family Fresh Market’ by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Farmington is going to have a full-service grocery store once again. Savers Choice...

Farmington’s Weymouth finalist for superintendent job in Winona

by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Farmington-Area Schools Assistant Superintendent Christine Weymouth is one of six finalists vying for the superintendent position in Winoina...

Burnsville State of the City address is Feb. 16

Burnsville Mayor Elizabeth Kautz will give the annual State of the City address Thursday, Feb. 16, at the Performing Arts Center west of Nicollet Avenue in the Heart of the City....

Paying it forward

Eighth-grader donates winnings by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers After the cheering died and the spotlight dimmed, 13 year-old Abby Haenni decided to pay it forward. The...

Where you can be Irish for a day in Rosemount

Rosemount Rotary event is fundraiser for group’s service projects by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers The community of Rosemount has long embraced its Irish tradition. But...

Rosemount students are ‘On the Air’ with new production

Theater arts department to stage old-time radio show by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers The second part of Rosemount High School’s winter arts season will be staged this...

Saxton in line to defend state Nordic title

Lakeville qualifies a busload for state by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers Lakeville North’s Ben Saxton just wants to do his best and enjoy the ride. If that ride takes him...

Eagan boys Nordic qualifies for state for the second straight year

Eagan’s Hedblom, Burnsville’s Hett win respective section titles Eagan’s Nick Acton. Photo by Andy Rogers by Andy Rogers Thisweek Newspapers The ISD 196 boys Nordic team...

Exceptional Businesswomen beacons of inspiration

by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune The Jan. 9 edition of the Dakota County Tribune Business Weekly carried profiles of the 11 Dakota County...

Values, ethics are Burnsville businesswoman’s ‘Cornerstone’

Carrie Guarrero guides mortgage company through credit crash by Stacey Ackerman Special to the Tribune While many mortgage businesses disappeared during the recent mortgage...

Blaze skiers qualify for state

“Based on their scores, we thought Jefferson was the favorite” in the section, Abrahamson said. “But then we said, ‘OK, if all our girls step up, ski their...

Burnsville software company thrives in a world of uncertainty

Lancet Software Development Inc. co-founder Chris Holtan stays ahead in growing business intelligence industry by Andy Rogers Dakota County Tribune It’s not easy being an...

Top official brings business perspective to Minnesota Zoo

Connie Braziel helps guide state attraction through difficult times by Stacey Ackerman Special to the Tribune Connie Braziel has helped enhance the experience for guests of the...

Rosemount High School Winterguard Homeshow is Feb. 25

Event is fundraiser for high school group by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers The Rosemount High School Winterguard Homeshow will be at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the school....

Two longtime Farmington firefighters retire

Chief: They will be missed by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Over 40 years of service has been completed with the retirement of two longtime Farmington firefighters. Kevin...

Eagan man threatens several acquaintances with loaded handgun

by Jessica Harper Thisweek Newspapers An Eagan man faces felony charges after he allegedly broke into a home and threatened several people with a loaded handgun. Nicholas Yoon...

BPAC loss nothing to celebrate

To the editor: So, we should all celebrate the quarter million-dollar Performing Arts Center loss. It could have been, and was projected to be, a greater loss. Is that...

Sky Oaks event was a success

To the editor: I’m writing this letter to publicly say thank you to the staff, parents and students of Sky Oaks Elementary School for attending ESL/Title I Family Night on...

Speedway Park is a bad idea

To the editor: I noted your recent article about Minnesota Speedway Park, proposed for Elko New Market by International Motorsports Entertainment and Development Corporation....

No one is stopping people from making money

To the editor: Letter writer Joe Niedermayr seems to have a strong bias against people who have done well for themselves. He claims that millionaires and billionaires, or...

Thanks for Elvis

To the editor: On behalf of the Friends of the Lakeville Area Arts Center we want to “thank” Parks & Recreation Director Steve Michaud and Arts Center Coordinator Tom...

Taxes and fees

To the editor: A recent letter questions why there should be state tax credits for businesses that hire people and disparages Gov. Mark Dayton’s jobs plan. He then complains...

Happy ending to TV theft saga

To the editor: Wow. Words can’t express our gratitude to the generous people who came to our rescue after those thoughtless people stole a large television set from the...

Eagan & Lakeville Resource Centers seek donations

To the editor: The 2011 statistics of the Eagan & Lakeville Resource Center do not describe the hard, individual story of a family in need of food support, but the numbers do...

Santorum wins on caucus night in Minnesota

Decisive victory shakes up Republican nomination process by Tad Johnson Thisweek Newspapers The night held little suspense for Rick Santorum and the other Republicans fighting for...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Eagan boys qualify for state Nordic meet

Ben Saxton of Lakeville North wins section title, Eagan’s Sonja Hedblom wins girls race Eagan’s Sonja Heblom skis the pursuit at the Section 1 Nordic meet on Tuesday...

Farmington Republican caucus draws crowd

Thompson, Garofalo make showing by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Farmington-area Republicans turned out in force to the Feb. 7 caucus at Boeckman Middle School, filling the...

RHS presents “ON THE AIR”

Rosemount High School presents the RHS Radio Theater “ON THE AIR” at the Rosemount High School Performing Arts Center. “ON THE AIR” is a one hour radio...

Brothers accused of swindling Eagan business

by Jessica Harper Thisweek Newspapers Two brothers are scheduled to appear in court on felony charges after allegedly swindling hundreds of thousands of dollars from an Eagan...

Man allegedly stole car while in Apple Valley for job interview

Vehicle taken from transit station had key in ignition A man who was in Apple Valley for a job interview is accused of stealing a car from the Apple Valley Transit Station....

Lakeville’s Dumb Criminal of the Week: Marijuana joyride ends with police sirens

By Tom Vonhof, Lakeville Chief of Police Contrary to what you would think, people who are engaged in illegal activity often draw attention to themselves and subsequently attract...

Reader News: Love and Laughter Valentine’s Event

This year’s Love and Laughter Valentine’s Event will feature comedian Bob Stromberg this Saturday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran...

Eagles extend win streak to four with win over Lakeville South

Apple Valley’s Dennis Austin, No. 3 goes up for a shot against Lakeville South’s Matt Heller, No. 15, and Jordan Flynn, No. 23, on Tuesday in an 85-70 win. Tyus...

Rosemount falls to Lakers by 2 points

Rosemount’s Jordan Tumilson drives for 2 of his 6 points in the 2nd half of the Irish loss at home to Prior Lake 52-50 on February 6. The Irish led the game in the first...

Hart scores 24 in Eagan loss to Jefferson

Eagan’s Jess Hart drives to the basket for 2 of her 24 points in a 63-48 loss to Bloomington Jefferson on February 6 at home. The Wildcat defense had now answer for the...

Lakeville Boys swim and dive team dedicates last home meet to Scott Proudfoot

Both Lakeville boys swimming and diving team and Dive Teams were victorious on Feb. 2 with Lakeville North defeating Bloomington Jefferson 96-75 and Lakeville South defeating...

Zoo’s dolphin calf dies after sudden illness

Necropsy scheduled to determine cause of Taijah’s death The Minnesota Zoo’s female dolphin calf Taijah died yesterday after coming down with a sudden illness. Taijah...

Farmington announces new polling locations

Four of the city’s six polling locations will move by Laura Adelmann Thisweek Newspapers Farmington is making big changes to polling locations, moving from schools into area...

Reader News: New Book Club Forms in Southwest Metro

The Savage Area Women of Today have launched a southwest metro area book club,The Literary Ladies. The club meets on the third Wednesday evening of each month at the Burnhaven...

Lakeville North wins Grantsburg Hockey Bantam Tournament

The Lakeville North B2 won the Grantsburg Hockey Bantam Tournament last weekend beating Crow River Black 7-3 in the final. Lakeville started win an 8-3 win over Stillwater Black...

Win Timberwolves tickets

Want to see the Timberwolves play Charlotte on Feb. 15? For a chance to win two tickets, all one potential lucky winner has to do is “like” our Facebook page by noon...

Eagan awarded top seed in Section 3AA

The Eagan girls hockey team earned the No. 1 seed in Section 3AA. The Wildcats will host the winner between No. 8 East Ridge and No. 9 Woodbury at 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Eagan...

Lakeville schools get top two seeds in section

Farmington given the No. 5 seed The Lakeville North girls hockey team earned the No. 1 seed in the Section 1AA playoffs beginning on Wednesday. Defending section champion from...

Mid-Winter Fest medallion found in Quarry Point Park

Finding the medallion at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter Fest was a walk in the park for Corey Bixby – he discovered it Saturday while searching the playground area at...

Burnsville teachers turn out

Mass turnout at meeting meant to speed contract talks by John Gessner Thisweek Newspapers About 120 teachers, most wearing red T-shirts with the word “United” on the...

Mid-Winter Fest runs this weekend in Apple Valley

With no snow, Sunday events at Valleywood Golf Course cancelled; bonfire moves to Hayes Community Center A weekend of winter fun is in store at Apple Valley’s Mid-Winter...

Keep dogs leashed in parks, Burnsville says

Reports of unleashed dogs in Burnsville city parks — particularly Alimagnet Park — have city officials tightening their enforcement of an ordinance requiring...

Reader News: NAMI Dakota County Monthly Meeting

NAMI Dakota County monthly meeting is on Monday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Mary Mother of the Church in Burnsville. Guest Speaker is the Director of Work Incentives a Goodwill Easter...

Reader News: Violin vitruoso Ariana Kim at local schools on Feb. 10

Ariana Kim is in town for her performance at the Dakota Valley Symphony on Feb. 12. An added bonus: She is visiting schools in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage school district. Her...