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Committee Unveils "Alternative" Solution

Local legislators reacted with some skepticism after an independent committee called by Arne Carlson and Walter Mondale offered up a "third way" to solve the budget crisis that has brought the state to a standstill.

Committee Unveils "Alternative" Solution
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Police Blotter: June 28-July 4

An assault, an arrest for aggravated forgery and a missing person rounded out the week for the Burnsville Police Department.

Police Blotter: June 28-July 4
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5 Things You Didn't Know About Kissing

The Twittersphere says it is Kiss Day. Whatever. We're going to go with it: Here are a few fascinating factoids about the art of canoodling.

5 Things You Didn't Know About Kissing
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SHUTDOWN: Day 5, No Compromise

Tuesday, Gov. Dayton met with GOP leaders to break the budget stalemate, to no avail.

SHUTDOWN: Day 5, No Compromise
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City Out Almost 100K Due to Shutdown

The city of Burnsville will have to front up to $100,000 as shutdown cuts off funds to employee retirement program, EMS services and others.

City Out Almost 100K Due to Shutdown
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Severe Thunderstorm on the Way

The National Weather Service has issued a warning for Dakota County as a violent storm approaches.

Severe Thunderstorm on the Way
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Shelter for Battered Women Closes

The state government shutdown pulled the plug on the Lewis House in Hastings, one of just two shelters serving Dakota County.

Shelter for Battered Women Closes
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Police Blotter: June 20-June 27

Burnsville's finest responded to a spate of burglaries and thefts this week.

Police Blotter: June 20-June 27
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Clock Strikes Midnight: No Deal

The state is headed for imminent shutdown after hours of haggling between Gov. Mark Dayton and GOP legislators failed to produce results.

Clock Strikes Midnight: No Deal
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Five Minutes with the Fun Finders

Judges with the Best of the Road contest came to town this week. Here's what they had to say.