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Support Grows for Trader Joe's, Flash Mob Breaks Out: South Metro News Roundup
This week's roundup also includes a search for justice against an animal abuser and the Eagan Streets Alive initiative.
Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news.
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Mendota Heights
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Longtime Mendota Heights Athletics Booster Dies
She operated the Mendota Heights Athletic Association.
Northfield
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Cast members of the Northfield Arts Guild’s production of “The Music Man” break out in dance and song in downtown Northfield on Thursday.
Whetting Your Appetite for the Vintage Band Festival
More than 30 bands featuring “the music and the instruments of past eras” will perform in and around Northfield from Aug. 1-4.
Lakeville
Should Trader Joe’s Open a Store South of the River?
One Facebook page is promoting the idea of the California-based specialty food retailer opening a store in the South Metro.
Lakeville South’s Jason Just to Become a ‘Google Certified Teacher’
Just is attending the Google Teacher Academy in Chicago this week.
Apple Valley
Insanity in the Streets and the Grand Day Parade Highlight Rosemount's Summer Celebration Weekend
Leprechaun Days in Rosemount hits the mark with fireworks, music and beer as it wraps up its 2013 run.
Eagan
Streets Alive, a longtime initiative of the Eagan Parks and Recreation Department in conjunction with Showcase Eagan, is looking for local organizations to take advantage of this year's move outdoors.
Inver Grove Heights
Facilities Aging, So IGH School District Asks Voters for Money
Deferred maintenance is part of the reason for the $31 million referendum that will go in front of Inver Grove voters this fall.
Burnsville
'Justice 4 Millie' Looking for Petition Signers
The Facebook group, Justice 4 Millie, started after a Savage man was charged with violently beating his dog.
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