Minnesota Sun Newspapers completes sale to new owners
Dear Readers: As part of our commitment to keeping you up to date on events surrounding our parent company, we wanted to inform you that the company has successfully completed the sale of its newspaper groups to American Community Newspapers II, a new company owned by its former lenders.

By Grant Boelter - Sun Newspapers
The Minnesota Supreme Court formally reprimanded Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom Thursday, June 25, for his actions during a Washington County murder trial.

Burnsville's Lake Alimagnet Center for the Arts closes, leaves some art groups without a home What once gathered artists of every discipline to share their love of painting, photography, music and more will now gather dust. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:09 AM CDT

www_head: Eagan woman hit by vehicle on Nicollet Avenue in Burnsville
A 26-year-old Eagan woman was hit by a vehicle Tuesday, June 23, while crossing Nicollet Avenue at 126th Street in Burnsville.

www_head: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school board approves superintendent's contract
In only its first year participating in an energy savings program, School District 196 finds itself leading the pack in energy and cost savings.

Lakeville woman charged with embezzlement
A Lakeville woman is facing eight theft-related counts in connection with allegedly embezzling funds from her real estate clients.

Kids can monkey around at new Minnesota Zoo playground Bears, eagles, turtles and even mosquitoes are welcome in the newest exhibit at the Minnesota Zoo. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:09 AM CDT

Three young men arrested after shooting in Eagan
Three young men have been arrested by Eagan police after a shooting incident Friday night at an Eagan home.

A weeknight run in Burnsville Race director Chris Anderson gives runners some last-minute instructions before the FCA Endurance Burnsville 5K. The Wednesday, June 17, race started near Faith Covenant Church and ended at the Bicentennial Gardens. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Hopkins Arts Festival to kick off Raspberry events This summer's 75th Hopkins Raspberry Festival will begin with a first. The Hopkins Arts Festival will kick off the weeklong festivities this summer, July 11-19. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

Hit-and-run victim receives new bike in Hopkins A boy who was hit by a car while riding his bike in Hopkins May 13 is the proud owner of a new bike thanks to the Hopkins Police Department. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:13 AM CDT

CEAP Back to School supply program
CEAP Back to School supply program

Summer pet safety tips from Richfield's Inga From with the Minnesota Valley Humane Society in Burnsville
Since our pets are often an important part of our lives keeping them safe is equally important.

Pilgrim Dry Cleaners teams up with Northern Star Council to collect Cub Scout, Boy Scout uniforms Your old Boy Scout uniform, still smelling of s'mores and bonfires, can be of use even though it has been stashed away in the attic for years. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:14 AM CDT

Bhakti Caf/ in Hopkins hopes for a miracle to stay afloat
Though he has nothing against coffee, Guy Odishaw said he did not purchase the Bhakti Caf/ (then known as Munkabeans) in 2005 because he always wanted to own a coffee shop.

Construction continues on Devil's Triangle in north metro
For years, commuters and residents in the north metro have dealt with the traffic headache known as the Devil's Triangle.

Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley tops in Step To It Challenge
Four weeks and more than 61 million steps later, the city of Brooklyn Park has emerged for the second year in a row as the overall steps winner in the 2009 Hennepin County Step To It Challenge.

July 2: Richfield Family Day events and Kiddie Parade.
July 3: Bloomington Summer Fete: 5 p.m. to fireworks, Normandale Lake Park

Fireworks - a listing of tonight's 4th of July displays
The 4th of July is here, and tonight, many area cities will top off the day with fireworks displays. All fireworks displays listed here are Saturday, July 4, at dusk, unless otherwise noted:

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