Legislators Bridge the Aisle to Save a Woman's Life

You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the week's top stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at recent stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors, that may interest you or have an impact on your life.

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Apple Valley-Rosemount

Rosemount Man Pleads Guilty in Hit-And-Run Death of Apple Valley Woman

A retrial for Eric James Hunter, 44, was scheduled to begin Monday.

Rosemount, Eastview Boys Go 1-2 in Section 3AA Cross Country Meet

Rosemount, Eastview teams qualify for the state cross country meet by finishing first and second in the Section 3AA meet at Valleywood on Thursday.

Burnsville

It's Official: Burnsville, We Have A Walmart

At least 100 people showed up to welcome Burnsville's first Walmart into town—a prototype store that runs leaner and greener than those that came before.

Is the Local GOP MIA? Burnsville-Eagan Conservatives Absent from Forum

At a transportation forum Wednesday night, the south metro's DFLers outnumbered GOP candidates 9 to 2, with only one incumbent legislator in attendance.

Burnsville Woman Records 'Zombie Attack' on Minneapolis Light Rail

Metro Transit is investigating an incident recorded by Burnsville resident Beth Houston, who was on the Minneapolis light rail when a fight broke out among a herd of zombie pub crawlers.

Eagan

Paragon Outlet Mall Plan Clears Eagan Planning Commission

Local residents raised concerns about increased traffic on the roads around the proposed, 441,300-square-foot outlet mall. The project could come before the Eagan City Council on Nov. 20.

Eagan House Fire Started by Lit Cigarette, Fire Chief Says

Over the last six months, Eagan firefighters have responded to eight patio fires—seven of which were caused by lit cigarettes.

Inver Grove Heights

Lawmakers Reach Across the Aisle to Save a Woman's Life

A 47-year-old woman suffering from breast cancer is going to get the treatment she needs after a bipartisan effort from Rep. Joe Atkins (DFL-Inver Grove Heights) and Rep. Joe Hoppe (R-Chaska). 

PHOTOS: What Does a $12 Million Home Look Like in Inver Grove Heights?

A photo tour of a luxury Inver Grove Heights home situated on a private lake.

Lakeville

Death Notice: Kaitlin Marie Augusta Beske, 22, of Lakeville

Kaitlin was a 2009 graduate of Lakeville South High School where she was involved with the dance team and DECA.

Mendota Heights

Construction Worker Killed by Toppled Backhoe in Fort Snelling State Park

The construction worker was putting down planking to drive across the muddy ground.

Drkula's, Lucky's 13 and Moose Country Among Businesses Blazing Trail for Vikings Stadium

While just 40 locations in Minnesota feature e-pulltab terminals, Minnesota gambling authorities say popularity is increasing steadily.

Shakopee

Two More Minnesota Men Have Fungal Meningitis

One patient is in his 60s, the other in his 50s. The infection is tied to steroids used at clinics in Fridley, Edina, Shakopee and Maple Grove.

Crash on County Road 21 Kills Shakopee Woman; Injures Child

Trachanda Hamilton, 26, lost control of her car in the wet road conditions. 

Early Literacy to Receive Extra Boost at Shakopee Library

The Scott County library branch received a grant from the Minnesota Children’s Museum for an interactive area that will encourage a joy for reading in young children.

Marriage Amendment Spurs Debate at State House and Senate Candidates Forum

State House District 55A candidates Mike Beard (R) and Chuck Berg (DFL) tackled the same-sex marriage issue early on in theiir debate.