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Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows released his weekly newsletter, which includes a bat assault and an investigation of stolen metal plates for railroad ties.
Councilor Matt Lehman is scheduled to race, along with other well-known local men and women at a charity event in Shakopee.
It's a day for cars in Shakopee on Friday with traffic changes and the Minnesota Valley Rally.
See what's happening in Burnsville on Friday.
The Shakopee pet store continues to experience severe online criticism.
The club, based in Burnsville, competed in the Indiana tournament, which took place July 18 to 22.
A quickly growing Facebook group is building support for a Trader Joe's in the south metro.
The Shakopee City Council and Scott County Board will hold a joint meeting and public hearing on the company's request on July 29.
The school board has four seats up for election this year.
Find out the movie times of Blue Jasmine, which will be released on Friday, and other movies.
Check out the homes for sale in Burnsville from Patch partner Zillow.
Check out what's happening in Burnsville this weekend. Be sure to let us know if we're missing any events!
Deciding what to do in Shakopee this weekend? Let this planner be your guide. Be sure to let us know if we're missing any events!
A tractor pull, fresh produce and other Thursday happenings in Shakopee.
Burnsville Police found the man with a woman at a bar while his wife was away on a business trip.
Find out the movie times of Blue Jasmine, which will be released on Friday, and other movies.
Take a look at what's happening in Burnsville on Thursday.
Check out the homes for sale in Shakopee from Patch partner Zillow.
Dana Hardie will fill the vacancy created when Heather Johnston was promoted to city manager of Burnsville.
Take a look at what's happening in Shakopee today.
