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A shot from the Small Business Expo on Tuesday.

A shot from the Small Business Expo on Tuesday.

Galaxie Library staff give their monthly roundup of book recommendations—including a new novel from Mary Higgins Clark—highlighting Older Americans Month for May.
Broadway Actress Laura Osnes has been tapped for a Tony for her work on the musical "Bonnie & Clyde."
Authorities identified the victim of the Tuesday morning crash as Brett Michael Raley.
Tuesday, the Burnsville Chamber inaugurated the South Cedar Garden Center, an offshoot of a long-standing Farmington greenhouse company.
Today, mourners will say farewell to Brett Michael Raley, a former BHS student who died in a moped accident on Tuesday.
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The "devoted wife, mother and grandmother" died on May 1 after a long fight with multiple sclerosis. Her memorial service will be held on Saturday.
During April, the Burnsville Police Department saw a spate of dog bites, burglaries, one peeing tom and one missing person.
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Longtime Council Member Charlie Crichton died in March of 2011 after 19 years of service to the City of Burnsville. In a few weeks, his colleagues will pay tribute with a simple plaque.
Today, Nicollet Junior High will host "The Jennie," a 5K in honor of late teacher Jennie Sandquist.
Gabby Six Toes got left behind when her family moved away. She was found living under a porch. She is one of many animals available for adoption through Last Hope.
Neighboring District 917 has expressed interest in the Cedar School building, which has been half-empty since the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District ended the Vale Education program last year.
Neighboring District 917 has expressed interest in the Cedar School building, which has been half-empty since the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District ended the Vale Education program last year.
In the face of strong opposition from parents, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School Board has set aside a cost-cutting plan that would have shaved 17 days off the 2012-2013 school year. There is some discussion of eliminating late-start days, however.
Start planning now for the big day—which is coming in less than two weeks.
Palestinian dancers, an Eagan High School production and an open house at Caponi Art Park are all on tap this weekend.
At the last public meeting, parents largely disapproved of a proposed plan to sheer 17 days from the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district's calendar in an effort to cut costs. Some said they were even considering a move if the measure went through.
In 2011, Burnsville came close to winning the national Best of the Road Rally for "Best Food." Help Burnsville win in 2012: Only 24 hours remain to vote.