South Metro Roundup: Man Charged with Biting Girlfriend, Eagan Outlet Mall on the Way

Though you might live or work in Burnsville, chances are you traveling to or through our neighboring communities as well. Here are some of the stories posted on our neighboring Patch sites last week that could impact, help or be of interest to you. Read each story by clicking on the headline link.

Apple Valley

Elwood Warwick Lucas is charged with stalking and pattern of stalking conduct, both felonies, after police say they caught him using binoculars to spy on the victim outside a Bloomington middle school.

Eagan

Eagan fifth-grader Sky Waters has attracted a lot of attention over the last several months with his award-winning artwork. WCCO profiled the young artist in a segment called "Life to the Max."

The Economic Development Authority agreed to give the developer exclusive rights to negotiate for the property, and has hired a consultant to evaluate the local retail market.

Rosemount

Police discovered 23-year old Rosemount man kneeling and "constantly spitting" outside of his vehicle after being punched in the face by his girlfriend whom he admitted to biting "two or three times." 

Lakeville 

Starting in January 1986, Lakeville's first police K-9, a German shepherd named Dakota, teamed up with Officer Tom Hakala. Since then, a tradition of excellence in police K-9 competitions, in working as police patrol dogs on the street and in building positive community relations was firmly established in Lakeville.

What stories in our area are most interesting or important to you? What else would you like to see on Burnsville Patch? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.