World War II Gunner Gets Medals in Time for Memorial Day: South Metro Rewind

Take a trip around the south metro with this week's rundown of the top news on Patch. 

For the original story, simply click on the link in the headline.  

Eagan

Wencel "Chum" Bohr's B-29 bomber barely made it back from a bombing raid over Tokyo in 1945.

BMX Rider's Vision Transforms Eagan Bike Park

A local BMX rider worked with Eagan city crews to upgrade the city's .75-acre BMX bike park. The park's new ramps and jumps are nearly complete.

The agency wants to improve traffic flow on Hwy. 77 and build a better connection between the Cedar Grove bus station and the highway. 

Burnsville

Newly-arrived Level III Sex Offenders Cause Stir in Savage

Some residents insist that notification letters never went out, while others say that the two men are infringing on their rights as citizens.

New Principal Selected for Sky Oaks Elementary

Last Thursday, the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education hired Drew Goeldner, currently a middle school principal in northwest Wisconsin, to take the reins at Sky Oaks.

Two-Day Music Fest Gets Green Light from Savage City Council

The council gave the organizers of the Greater Downtown Savage Music Festival the go-ahead, with a few strings attached.

Burnsville Woman to Compete in Miss Minnesota Latina Pageant at Performing Arts Center

Vanessa Berrueta, a Venezuela-born model and dentist, is one of six finalists in the Miss Minnesota Latina Pageant being held Saturday at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of the woman killed in yesterday's crash at the intersection of Highway 13 and Dakota Avenue.

New Restaurant Planned for the Savage Depot

Monday night, the Savage City Council approved a restaurant proposal put forward by two sisters from Prior Lake. 

Apple Valley

Sizeable Donation Puts Rosemount Athletic Complex Back on Schedule

Dakota Aggregates has donated roughly $281,000 of grading, earthwork and construction materials to the development of the Flint Hills Athletic Complex.

Rosemount Council Tightens Restrictions on 'Adult' Businesses

New regulations restrict the development of an adult-oriented business to a certain area in the city, and prohibit those businesses from serving alcohol.

Clausen's All-Day Kindergarten Funding Proposal Headed to Governor's Desk

Clausen's push to fund all-day kindergarten across the state accounts for the bulk of new spending including in a K-12 education omnibus bill.

Dog Day Getaway Moves to New Digs in Apple Valley

The pet boarding and daycare business is expanding into a 9,000-square-foot building on Felton Court.

Lakeville

Lakeville South's Ringeisen Inducted into Minnesota Swimming Hall of Fame

Ringeisen, a Lakeville native, has a long history of coaching and teaching in the Lakeville Area Public Schools.

Lakeville Navy Captain Deploys to Arabian Gulf for Mine Countermeasures Exercise

Capt. Richard Henderson works as what is known as a “White Cell” Director for IMCMEX 13.

Thompson: Everyone Pays More Under DFL Tax and Budget Plan

Sen. Dave Thompson of Lakeville sums up the 2013 legislative session.

Northfield

Tree in Bridge Square Dedicated to ‘Mr. Northfield’

Friends of the late Dan Freeman gathered in Bridge Square on Friday afternoon to remember the Northfield legend.

Ceremonies to Honor Fallen Military Members This Memorial Day

Multiple Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday near Northfield.

Northfield's Nichole Porath Wins Women's Marathon in Fargo

The 29-year-old runner is working toward qualifying for the Olympics in 2016.