South Metro Scoop
Local stories, community news, and guides covering Dakota County and Scott County.
Apple Valley High's new gym opens in November, a 50-truck concrete pour, and a hidden tank that holds 168,000 gallons — the latest on District 196's building boom.
Camera glasses are out. District 196 banned students from wearing smart glasses at school over privacy and cheating worries — here's the deal.
Apple Valley's community center and senior center are becoming one building — with an indoor playground and a two-year construction window.
Apple Valley's beloved free summer concert series is bouncing to Bogart's this year — and the new Kelley Park amphitheater opens in September.
That two-story box going up near Apple Autos? It's 18 pickleball courts, a four-vendor food hall, and an 80-tap pour-your-own beer wall.
The state chipped in $9.1 million for Apple Valley's water cleanup — which sounds great until you do the math on the other $90 million.
Apple Valley's almost out of empty land, but there are still hundreds of new homes going up — here's the full rundown.
Bowling, axe throwing, 18 pickleball courts, and an 80-tap beer wall — Apple Valley's about to get a whole lot more fun.
Dakota County is starting two road projects in Apple Valley this month — expect lane restrictions near Pilot Knob and CR 42 through September.
A new restaurant called Serious Sanji just cleared its liquor license hurdle at Apple Valley City Council — it's headed for the Time Square Shopping Center.
