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Apple Valley scores early, holds on for win

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

At No. 1 in the state and No. 7 in the nation, undefeated Apple Valley got two quick goals on Northfield.

One down, one to go? Feds settle for single noise wall in Apple Valley

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Both Dakota County and the city of Apple Valley protested the federal call for noise walls, saying they are ugly and would create a tunnel effect along a busway meant to be inviting to pedestrians. Yet defying Federal Highway Administration orders could have jeopardized $22.5 million of funding for the project, set to begin in 2010.

One down, one to go? Feds settle for single noise wall in Apple Valley

StarTribune.com (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009

Both Dakota County and the city of Apple Valley protested the federal call for noise walls, saying they are ugly and would create a tunnel effect along a busway meant to be inviting to pedestrians. Yet defying Federal Highway Administration orders could have jeopardized $22.5 million of funding for the project, set to begin in 2010.

NDSU Outlasts SDSU: D1 VB Reports 11.7.2009

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... OSU led in earned points 59-48. Kristen Dozier had 14 points for the Buckeyes. Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 5 digs for OSU. Allison Wack had 14.5 points for the Badgers. #1 Penn State swept Iowa with a margin of 23 points. PSU led in earned points 58-39. Iowa set a new attendance record. Megan Hodge had 13.5 points for the Nittany Lions. Becky Walters and Aimee Huffman had 7.5 points...

Bank-owned land for sale in south suburbs

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | yesterday

... in the south suburbs where development had been approved for the sites.One is a 27-acre site in Apple Valley acquired for $3 million in 2007 by an entity connected to Hub Management of Mahtomedi. The site, near the intersection of Cedar Avenue and County Road 42, is on the market for $2.2 million.In 2007 the city approved a development proposed by Hub that was to include five buildings totaling...

Gophers Sweep Hoosiers: D1 VB Reports 11.6.2009

home (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009

... of 14 points. OSU led in earned points 71-56. Katie Dull had 22.5 points and Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 5 digs and 1 point for the Buckeyes. Aimee Huffman had 13 points for the Hawkeyes.

Stimulus saved school jobs, state says

StarTribune.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

... education to that degree," said Jeff Solomon, director of finance and operations with Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan schools.Rep. Mindy Greiling, DFL-Roseville, was more emphatic. "I don't even have a ghost of a thought that education funding would have been cut that much," said Greiling, head of the House K-12 education finance division. "There wouldn't have been that many jobs lost."State...

Stimulus saved school jobs, state says

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | yesterday

... education to that degree," said Jeff Solomon, director of finance and operations with Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan schools.Rep. Mindy Greiling, DFL-Roseville, was more emphatic. "I don't even have a ghost of a thought that education funding would have been cut that much," said Greiling, head of the House K-12 education finance division. "There wouldn't have been that many jobs lost."State...

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Dear Abby: Displays of affection between parents, children win praise

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

DEAR ABBY: Thank you for your response to "Alarmed in Apple Valley," who was concerned because her teenage nephew shows so much affection toward his mother. I raised a very affectionate son who, to this day at age 30, hugs and kisses me no matte

Dear Abby | Feelings are nothing to fear

KansasCity.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009

DEAR ABBY: Thank you for your response to “Alarmed in Apple Valley,” who was concerned because her teenage nephew shows so much affection toward his mother. I raised a very affectionate son who, to this day at age 30, hugs and kisses me no matter where we meet.

Park-Cottage Grove Scrimmage & Breakdown Book

home (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

... hold their 10 team scrimmage on Saturday, November 21. Action starts at 9 am. Here are the teams: Apple Valley Benilde-St. Margaret's Blaine Eden Prairie Hill-Murray Lakeville South Mpls South Northfield Park-Cottage Grove St. Paul Central T he Breakdown High School Preview Books are now nearing print. We have had an incredible response for pre-orders this year. Make sure you go online and...

Buckeyes Sweep Gophers: D1 VB Reports 10.31.2009

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BIG 10 Ohio State swept #7 Minnesota with a margin of 21 points. OSU led in earned points 57-38. Katie Dull had 12.5 points and Susan Halverson (Apple Valley) had 4 digs for the Buckeyes. Lauren Gibbemeyer (Cretin-Derham Hall) had 13.5 points for the Gophers. #6 Illinois swept Purdue with a margin of 21 points. Illinois led in earned points 53-40. Laura DeBruhler had 11.5 points for Illinois....

Buffalo Wild Wings: Taking Names and Kicking Buffalo Butt

MNSpeak | Secrets of the City (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

... Lightning wonders about this: If you take a look at any of the other local restaurant surrounding Apple Valley’s BW3 and sample their wing offerings, you’re going to find meatier wings, better tasting sauces, and lower prices. Why is it that people are not flocking to Major’s or Rascal’s instead? They offer the same mix of ambiance and food (sports bar) but their food is quite a bit better....

Boys' soccer Metro Player of the Year: Senior turns lesson into scoring spree

Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009

Instead, Scanlon, the program's lone coach in 30 years of existence, wasn't too thrilled with the cockiness of some members of the team. Included in that group was senior captain David Rosenthal, who scored 11 goals and had 11 assists as a junior but did not score in Apple Valley's final seven games. It was a season that ended with an upset 1-0 loss to St. Louis Park in the Class 2A state quarterfinals....