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Paul Weiher, 46

Paul Weiher was described as a creative soul who had a special spot in his heart for Scotland, where his loved ones plan to scatter his ashes.

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POLL: Rewording of Marriage Amendment Ballot Sparks Showdown

Secretary of State Mark Ritchie and the GOP are locking horns over an edit of the Minnesota Marriage Amendment ballot: "I don't know why they are messing with it, but we have to try to stop them," said Burnsville Sen. Dan Hall.

POLL: Rewording of Marriage Amendment Ballot Sparks Showdown
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POLL: Should Minnesota Overhaul Its Sex Offender Commitment Program?

A British court refused to extradite a man accused of sex crimes in Dakota County, on the grounds that the state's "draconian" civil commitment program. It's not the first time the program has faced criticism. What do you think?

POLL: Should Minnesota Overhaul Its Sex Offender Commitment Program?
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UK Court Declines Extradition of Accused Pedophile in Protest

English justices decided that Shawn Sullivan could only be returned to the U.S. if the Dakota and Hennepin County attorneys agreed to forego indefinite civil commitment as a penalty—which the British courts view as a violation of Sullivan's human rights.

UK Court Declines Extradition of Accused Pedophile in Protest
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No Health Insurance? No Problem

Dakota County is offering reduced-rate vaccinations for children over the month of July.

No Health Insurance? No Problem
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Patch Guide, July 4 Edition: Patriotic Paraphernalia

In honor of July 4, the Patch staff went out to find the most delightful, most wacky patriot garb to be had in Burnsville. Here's where to shop until you're red, white and blue in the face.

Patch Guide, July 4 Edition: Patriotic Paraphernalia