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Justin Miller began his new position as city administrator in Mendota Heights, MN on December 28, 2011. He was selected in October to fill the position vacated by David McKnight over the summer when he left to become city administrator in his hometown in Farmington.
Back in October, Mayor Sandra Krebsbach said the decision was unanimous among the five council members. She said Miller’s ...
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Join the folks at mendoberri cafe and wine bar for a spectacular New Year's Eve celebration! Enjoy a made-from-scratch, four-course dinner including a glass of complimentary champagne for $49/person. Live music and dancing with The Jessie B. Quartet (Swing/Jazz) starts at 9:00 pm and runs 'til Auld Lang Syne! Cozy fireplace & free underground parking complimentary.
For reservations or more information, ...
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Looking for something new to do or see while the kids are on winter break?
No matter how many times you've been to the Minnesota Zoo, starting Friday you and your family can see a new exhibit of Asian wild dogs, called dholes (pronounced "dohlz").
The zoo is the third in the U.S. to exhibit the animals, according to a news release.
The endangered dhole is found in China, India, Russia and Thailand; ...
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Is your family applying for enrollment in District 196 elementary magnet schools or K-Plus programs for the 2012-2013 school year? Elementary students in District 196 can apply to any of the district's three elementary magnet schools, Cedar Park Elementary Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) School in Apple Valley, Diamond Path Elementary School of International Studies in Apple ...
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Buyers often ask when is a good time to buy, and one thing I always tell them to look at is housing affordability. This housing affordability index measures housing affordability for the Twin Cities region. An index of 120 means the median household income was 120% of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. A higher number means greater affordability. ...
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The Metropolitan Council awarded $9 million in grants in 2011 from the Livable Communities Act Grant Program. The city of Apple Valley, MN received more than $1 million of these grants for development projects including pedestrian trails to the Apple Valley Transit Station in Apple Valley, MN, park improvements and 30 affordable senior housing units. The nearby community of Rosemount, MN also ...
Once again it's time to bundle up the kids, pick up the grandparents and head to the Target Holidazzle Parade. Every year since 1992, when the first parade marched down Nicollet Mall, over 300,000 spectators converge on downtown Minneapolis to join the sparkling fun.
Thrilling the crowds on Nicollet Mall from 12th Street to 4th Street, Target Holidazzle continues Thursdays through Sundays until ...
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Here are a few videos we made at our favorite lunch spots in the Apple Valley/Eagan area. We are not professional videographers but these should give you a quick look at our recommended restaurants. If you are interested in other information about the area, we are always adding new videos to the Around Town section on our YouTube channel.
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