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Firefighters Injured in Lakeville Blaze, Northfield Shaken by 'Fishgate': South Metro Roundup

Also in this week's recap–the creator of Westlaw died this week and the superintendent of District 196 was granted a raise.

Take a trip around Dakota County and the south metro with this week's rundown of top news—the highs, the lows, the wonderful and the weird. 

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Apple Valley


A Tragedy, and a Twist of Fate: The Story of Levi and Kelly Hoyt
A couple from Apple Valley-Rosemount suffered a devastating blow last year, when their baby Kadence died during childbirth. But the couple has found new life and new love with their newly adopted daughter. 


School Board OKs Pay Raise for Superintendent of District 196
After a glowing performance review, Superintendent Jane K. Berenz was given a 2 percent pay increase and a few other benefits to sweeten the deal.

Lt. Col. Mark Weber Loses Battle with Cancer
The Rosemount soldier touched the hearts of many when the father of three sons published letters written to his boys.

Burnsville


Scooters, Schools, Squirrels: Third-Graders' Winning 'I Love Burnsville' Essays
Read three third-graders' essays about why they love Burnsville.

District 191 Looks to Shuffle Students for Socio-economic Balance
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage district is considering three plans to cut down on the lopsided demographics that its schools have seen in recent years.

Eagan


Founder of Westlaw, Former CEO of West Publishing Dies at 89
Dwight Opperman—former executive of West Publishing, veteran and philanthropist—died on June 13

1,518 Shots and Counting: Local Businessman Documents Daily Life in Eagan
Rain, shine, sleet or snow, Leif Hagen has posted a photograph of Eagan life every day since 2009.

Five Couples Renew Marriage Vows at Eagan Senior Living Home
Families and friends came to the senior living home on Friday to watch the couples renew their wedding vows.

Lakeville


Three Lakeville Firefighters Hurt While Battling Second House Fire in 24 Hours
The firefighters were hurt when ceiling collapsed while they fought a blaze at 7910 166th St. W., says a Lakeville Fire Department media release.

T.J. Nomeland, Ultra Endurance Racer
Nomeland, a Lakeville dentist, will compete in the Spartan Death Race in Vermont from June 21-23. The Death Race is called one of the most extra endurance races in the world.

Northfield


Bill Rossman, Former Northfield Mayor, Passes Away at Age 63
Rossman served as mayor from 1996 to 2001. He died on Friday, according to the Bierman Funeral Home website.

Anglers Back in Bridge Square; Some 'Advisory' Signs in Place
"No fishing" signs were posted and a fishing ban was to begin on Friday to address debris and safety concerns, spawning a hubbub that the city administrator lovingly dubbed "Fishgate."

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