James J. Kelleher, 92, lifelong resident of Burnsville, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at The Lodge at Summit Oaks, Burnsville.

Visitation was Monday, March 15, from 10-11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Savage, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at the church.

Funeral arrangements through McNearney Funeral Home in Shakopee, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com

Roland “Rollie” Jacobsen, 77, of Savage, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 after a two-year-long battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held March 26 at 11 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 3650 Williams Dr., Burnsville, with a gathering one hour prior.

Washburn-McReavy Dawn Valley Chapel, 952-941-7686.

Police are investigating a report that a group of eight young adults harassed and then pulled a knife on a teenage woman in downtown Savage while she was walking with her baby last weekend.

The Savage Police Department issued 38 citations between March 8 and 14 and responded to 196 incidents between March 8 and 15. Some of the incidents included the following:

CRASHES

An interactive map of flood levels and conditions on the Minnesota River can be located at: http://www.savagepacer.com/floodmap. Check here often for the latest local updates in your community.

The Savage City Council will hold a special meeting at 7:15 a.m. Monday, March 22 to address  anticipated flooding from the spring thaw. 

The City Council will be asked to pass a resolution declaring a state of emergency. The action is a proactive step necessary to ensure that the city will be eligible for aid or assistance from other jurisdictions – including state and federal agencies – should a full flood response be necessary. A number of other municipalities throughout the state have passed similar resolutions in anticipation of flooding in their communities.

Roger Wright, 71, of Savage, died unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2010.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Monday, March 22, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 4625 W. 125th Street, Savage. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at the O’Halloran & Murphy Funeral Home, 575 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul (651-698-0796) and one hour prior to Mass at church Monday.

The Minnesota River is at 701.2 feet as of 3 p.m. today and the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning as the river is expected to rise above flood stage early Friday morning.

The river is predicted to continue to rise steadily to near 712.4 feet by Tuesday, March 23 and additional rises are possible after that date. Next week's predicted water level compares to a previous crest of 713.7 feet on June 26, 1993.

Commuters of Scott County rejoice! After years of delays, funding is
in place to fix the traffic-clogged intersection of Highway 169 and
Interstate 494.

The regional Transportation Advisory Board on Wednesday gave the green
light by voting for a funding package that includes the final $34
million needed to make the redesign happen. 

"This concludes a year-long battle and debate that led to great success," announced Scott County Commissioner Jon Ulrich of Savage in an e-mail to community leaders.