South Metro News Roundup

Public Officials, Police, Schools, Public Weigh in on Newtown Killings

In other recent news from around the region, Eagan's Nicholas David comes in third on "The Voice," and a wave of influenza hits Northfield schools.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent stories from around the region. Here's a look at news from the past week that may interest you or have an impact on your life. To read the full story, click on the headline links:   Kline Calls Connecticut Tragedy 'Unthinkable,' But Stays Mum on Gun Legislation The second district's Congressman John Kline has been a consistent supporter of gun rights. Gun Permit Requests Soar in Dakota County; Sheriff Questions State's Gun Laws Dakota County Sheriff Dave Bellows said Thursday that Minnesota’s permit-to-carry law allows some people with serious mental health issues to acquire firearms.   Firefighters Respond to Blaze in Apple Valley Office…

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South Metro News Roundup

Winter Arrives With a Fury; 'Voice' Star Nicholas David Talks to Patch

In other news from around the region last week, Lakeville hires a 'vision consultant' and a man was found dead in Shakopee.

  You can't be in front of your computer 24 hours a day, so each weekend, Patch reviews the top recent news stories from throughout the region. Here's a look at the past week's stories that may interest you, or have an impact on your life. To read the full stories, click on the headline links.   Snowmageddon: Area Gets 10-11 Inches, Schools Not Delayed The storm caused 597 crashes and an additional 970 spinouts, the State Patrol said.   Werner Takes Helm of Rosemount Police Department as New Chief Prior to becoming chief at Rosemount, Werner was at Burnsville PD for 13 years. Local Mom Battling Leukemia Gets Holiday Surprise from Her Apple Valley Son Geoff Cleveland, an Apple Valley resident, wanted to give his mother something special …

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PHOTOS: Eagan's Nicholas David Receives a Warm Reception From Hometown Fans

Photos of the viewing party for Nicholas David at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill in Eagan.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter| Blog for us A crowd of Nicholas Mrozinski's family members, friends and even his former band mates gathered at Ansari's Mediterranean Grill during a viewing party on Monday night to cheer on the artist as he took the stage to perform on NBC's "The Voice". The party was co-hosted by Ansari's and Eagan Patch. Click here for more information about Mrozinski, one of the ten remaining contestants on The Voice.

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Week in Review: Local Man Competes on "The Voice", City Administrator Announces Retirement

Each Sunday, Eagan Patch revisits the headlines from the previous week.

BLOGS: BUSINESS: COMMUNITY: GOVERNMENT: PUBLIC SAFETY: SCHOOLS: SPORTS:

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VIDEO: Local Contestant on NBC's "The Voice" Has Deep Musical Background

Nicholas David Mrozinski attended Eagan High School. He has five albums to his name and a Twin Cities musical career that spans more than a decade.

Follow Eagan Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter | Blog for us A recent appearance on NBC's "The Voice", a competitive singing show where contestants are trained by celebrity judges, is just the latest development in a long and multi-faceted musical career for Nicholas David Mrozinski. Mrozinski, who grew up in Eagan and attended Eagan High School, made it past the first round of "The Voice", and will be working with judge and platinum-selling singer-songwriter Cee Lo Green. Mrozinski, who went by the stage name "Nicholas David" during The Voice auditions, took up the piano when he was 9-years-old. A regular in the Twin Cities music scene, he has performed at First Avenue, the Pantages Theatre and …

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