Eagan, MN|News|
Nation Observes Banned Books Week
During the last decade, the American Library Association recorded 4,660 challenges to books on the racks — a total which includes at least eight requests originating in Dakota County.

Betsy is a former reporter for The Forum of Fargo (N.D.), the Sioux Falls (S.D.) Argus Leader and the St. Paul Capitol Report/Politics in Minnesota. She also wrote a pop-culture column and was national copy editor for Internet Broadcasting, and spent several months as an interim managing editor at the Minneapolis Business Journal -- in addition to some jobs not particularly connected to journalism, including process server and test proctor.
During the last decade, the American Library Association recorded 4,660 challenges to books on the racks — a total which includes at least eight requests originating in Dakota County.

Terrance Wayne Morgan was arrested Thursday on a warrant charging him with stealing electronics from stores in Eagan, Burnsville and Apple Valley.
During the last decade, the American Library Association recorded 4,660 challenges to books on the racks—a total that includes at least eight requests originating in Dakota County.
A roundup of selected Eagan Police Department calls and arrests.
It was nice while it lasted: Rain returns to the forecast today, along with wind.
William Scott Zarbok faces three felony charges after authorities say he stole $70,000 worth of items from his foreclosed home.
George Michael Knowlton's former schoolmate says he has asked a state representative to look into introducing such a law in the 2012 Legislature.
If you see an unfamiliar brightness in the sky this morning, don’t be alarmed. We call it the “sun.”
Kristin Michelle Poppa is accused of taking medication from a woman for whom she worked as a personal care attendant.
A roundup of selected Golden Valley Police Department calls and arrests.
A roundup of selected Rosemount Police Department calls and arrests.
During the last decade, the American Library Association recorded 4,660 challenges to books on the racks—a total that includes at least eight requests originating in Dakota County.
Willie B. Porter Jr. faces a felony charge of domestic assault by strangulation.
Rain in the forecast! It’s unbelievable! This almost never happens.
Johnny Tran and Johnson Tran Nguyen are charged with third-degree drug possession.
During the last decade, the American Library Association recorded 4,660 challenges to books on the racks — a total which includes at least eight requests originating in Dakota County.
We’re starting the week with a chance of rain, but don’t despair – things are supposed to get better.
Chavas Corleon Eggleston is accused of punching a man in the face during a basketball game at Lifetime Fitness in Eagan.
Jeremiah David Smith is accused of having sex last winter with a 13-year-old Eagan girl.
Justin John Martner is accused of putting a pillow over his victim's face, choking her and throwing a cat at her face this week.