You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the past week's top stories, which first appeared on this site or those of our neighbors. Here's a look at stories of the past seven days that may affect or interest you. To read the entire story, click on the headline link.
Dakota County
U.S. Rep. John Kline Easily Wins 2nd District Primary
The Lakeville Republican now advances to the Nov. 6 election and a bid for his sixth term in office.
Suburban Homelessness on the Rise, Local Leaders Say
In Dakota County, the number of homeless individuals or those at imminent risk of being homeless rose from 841 in 2011 to 1,013 in January 2012.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
2 Apple Valley Students Crowned as Miss MN Valley Royalty
Alissa Jones and Skye Davis, Burnsville girls who attend Apple Valley schools, were chosen to sit on the court during a ceremony earlier this month.
Burnsville
Burnsville Manufacturer Nails Bid to Build Small Drone Aircraft
A community college in Ohio has commissioned a small unmanned aircraft, or drone, currently in development by engineers at UTC Aerospace Systems’ Sensors & Integrated Systems.
Teen Falls Out of Moving Party Bus Onto I-35W—Lives to Tweet About It
Katie Brown, 19, fell from a moving party bus window onto I-35W, but escaped unharmed.
Ebenezer Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Senior Housing Complex in Burnsville
The company kicked off construction of Arbors II, a new $12 million assisted living facility at the Fairview Ridges campus.
Gymnastics Business Doubles in Size, Plans to Open Swimming Facility
Elite Gymnastics Academy is in a newly-renovated building and the staff there is ready to capitalize on Olympics-fueled fever.
Eagan
Police Surround Deerwood Drive Home After Eagan Man Issues Threats
Eagan police believe mental health issues played a role in the stand-off.
Inver Grove Heights
City Council Shoots Down DNR Gun Safety Program
Council members could not agree that a limited term was necessary for the gun safety program.
IGH Man Jailed After Issuing Fake Bomb Threat, Taking Hostages
If convicted of kidnapping, Philip James Pariso could face a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $35,000 fine.
IGH Pawn America Holds Saturday Grand Opening
Since its soft opening last week, the IGH Pawn America outlet has outperformed several other branches.
According to State Troopers at the scene, the driver was planning to make the turn onto the northbound 52 ramp when another driver cut him off.
Lakeville
Board Pleased: $7,000 Raise For Lakeville Schools' Superintendent
Dr. Lisa Snyder's performance review for the 2011-12 school year was a good one.
Lakeville in Top 10 of Population Growth For Metro-Area in 2010-11
Lakeville added 580 residents from 2010 to 2011, according to the Metropolitan Council. The city's total population is now 56,534.
Lakeville Man Charged with Resisting Arrest, Assaulting Officer at Airport
Police say Chad Allen Blizek became combative and tried to flee when he was found drunk at MSP.
Mendota Heights
Liquor License Suspensions Waived for Two Lilydale Businesses
Moose Country and Sunfish Cellars will receive lighter civil penalties for selling alcohol to a minor during a compliance check.
Phone Scam Targets Grandparents in Mendota Heights Area
Callers claim to be overseas police or officials. Victim is asked to wire money.
