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 the party’s nomination during Minnesota caucuses Tuesday. Santorum, a Pennsylvania senator, raced out to an early lead, garnering over 40 percent of the non-binding straw poll votes with less [...]

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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 at Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wis. The Eagan boys team qualified for the second year in a row. Lakeville North’s Ben Saxton won the boys race with Lewis [...]

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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 auditorium. Rousing cheers welcomed State Rep. Patrick Garofalo’s challenge: “Let’s beat Barack Obama in 2012.” In precinct discussions, residents debated their choices for presidential candidates. One precinct discussed whether [...]

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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 theater show in the style of old time radio broadcasts. The production will be played before a live audience and streamed live via the internet. The cast of [...]

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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 business. Samuel O. Edem, 57, of Apple Valley, and Ernest O. Edem, 50, of Brooklyn Park, have each been charged by the Dakota County Attorney’s Office with five [...]

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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. According to the criminal complaint, 37-year-old Benito Hernandez Romo Jr. told police he was walking through the transit station’s parking lot Jan. 30 [...]

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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 the attention of the police, such as in this case. Officer Rick Hakanson responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle driving around a residential neighborhood one [...]

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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 Church in Apple Valley. Treat your sweetheart to an evening with Stromberg at their annual Valentine’s event, performing his very unique and perfect blend of story, stand-up and [...]

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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 Jones led the Eagles with 27 points, with Chris Laymon adding 17, Dustin Fronk 16 and Dennis Auston 10. For South, Devon Bzoskie led with 13 [...]

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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 half by 7 points, but a strong Laker 2nd half shut down Rosemount.  Photos by Rick Orndorf Rosemount falls to [...]

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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 Library in Burnsville. Attendees select the books for upcoming months and discuss the current month’s selection. The book for February is Devil in the White [...]

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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 and a win over Pine City. In the championship, Lakeville defeated the No. 1 ranked team in Minnesota District 3, Crow River Black.  North took an [...]

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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 on Friday, Feb. 10. Participants must be at least 18 years old. Win Timberwolves tickets is a post from: ThisweekLive

Win Timberwolves tickets is a post from: ThisweekLive

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 Civic Arena. Last year’s section champion Rosemount earned the No. 6 seed. The girls willt travel to No. 3 [...]

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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 2011 Lakeville South earned the No. 2 seed. Lakeville North will host the winner between Rochester John Marshall and Rochester Century at 7 p.m. on Wednesday [...]

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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 Quarry Point Park. Bixby, of Farmington, made his find under the jungle gym around 2 p.m. just before the release of the third clue. He says the [...]

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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 back, attended the District 191 School Board meeting Feb. 2 in a display of frustration over the pace of talks on a new two-year contract. “Your presence here [...]

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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 Fest Feb. 4-5. The annual celebration hosted by the city’s Parks and Recreation Department features family-oriented activities throughout the weekend at the Apple Valley Community Center, the [...]

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Reports of unleashed dogs in Burnsville city parks — particularly Alimagnet Park — have city officials  tightening their enforcement of an ordinance requiring pets to be kept on a leash while in public. Users of Alimagnet Park — home to the city’s enclosed, seven-acre Alimagnet Dog Park — and residents in the surrounding neighborhood have [...]

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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 Seals Program. All are welcome. Reader News: NAMI Dakota County Monthly Meeting is a post from: ThisweekLive

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