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Plans for 441,000 Square Foot Outlet Mall Unveiled
In other news from around the South Metro, the Minnesota Marriage Amendment debate gets hotter, and new restaurants open in Burnsville.
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Here's a look at news from the past week that may affect or interest you. To see the full stories, click on the headline links.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
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Naming contest continues via zoo’s Facebook page.
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But don't expect to see picket lines or any signs of a "strike" in Dakota County.
Burnsville
Surf-themed family restaurant opens to a line of people.
New restaurant takes up quarters at former Timber Lodge Steakhouse.
Eagan
Cedar Grove Outlet Mall Preliminary Plans Unveiled
Wonder what the proposed, 441,000-square-foot outlet mall in the Cedar Grove area will look like? Check out developer Paragon Outlet's preliminary plans here on Patch.
School Funding, All-Day Kindergarten, Special Education Hot Topics at Education Forum
Candidates from Apple Valley Rosemount and Eagan House and Senate Districts converged at Black Hawk Middle School for a Tuesday night forum.
Inver Grove Heights
Inver Grove Heights Man, 2012 Muskie Master
Chad Mitchell-Peterson and his fishing partner recently won 2012 “Top Gun” honors in the Professional Musky Tournament Trail.
Minor Ammonia Leak Found Near Refinery
A "small drip" of anhydrous ammonia was coming from a leaky tank inside Pomp's Tire Services.
Lakeville
If convicted, Robert Russel Terrell, 22, could face up to five years in jail.
Peanut Butter Recall Grows As Salmonella Outbreak Worsens
More than 240 peanut butter and other nut products are now on the recall list, which includes items from Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's.
Mendota Heights
Mendota Heights Landscaper Faces Backlash for Supporting Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment
The owner of a Mendota Heights business says he has received hate mail after announcing his support of a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
Northfield
Northfield Graduate Named ‘Designer of the Year’ at Phoenix Fashion Week
Fashion designer Bri Seeley faced off against 11 other designers.
Mill Town Haunt Returns for Halloween
It’s that special time of year when blood, shrieking and 8-foot tall figures walking on all fours don’t necessarily seem out of the norm.
Thomas A. Rees said Republican Mike Dudley violated state law when he didn’t include a disclaimer on campaign material stating who paid for the material.
Marriage Amendment Opponents Conduct Phonathon at Northfield Church
About 60 volunteers telephoned South Metro voters from First United Church of Christ of Northfield on Saturday.
Shakopee
Update on MN Fungal Meningitis Outbreak: Savage Patient Files Lawsuit
One infected Minnesotan remains hospitalized in outbreak that has now killed 14 across United States.
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