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Blogger Roundup: Candy Campaign, Armed Forces Day and Relay for Life

A look at recent blogs posted on Minnetonka Patch.

Each week, Minnetonka community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Minnetonka Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Arming Our Troops With the Military Ration

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May 18 is Armed Forces Day. Blogger Colleen Walsh Fong says "thanks" to those that serve.

Local Relay for Life set to begin June 21

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The 2013 Relay for Life of Hopkins-Minnetonka will take place on Friday, June 21.

Rep. Selcer: Jobs bill includes historic tax cut for Minnesota Businesses

The House recently passed the Jobs, Commerce, Energy and Housing Budget Bill, which reverses a decade of cuts to economic development and makes strategic investments that will create new jobs in Minnesota.

Minnetonka High School Senior Spotlight: Lizzy Crist

“She has a fantastic positive attitude, a willingness to help others, and she’s eager to learn," Lizzy's math teacher says.

Minnetonka Police use creative Pre-Prom Education for Minnetonka High School

What do candy bars have to do with wearing your seat belt? Minnetonka Police explain in their first Patch blog post.

Rep. Benson: Legacy Bill Will Help Protect Lake Minnetonka

Rep. John Benson writes about his support for a bill that aims to protect drinking water, will help protect and enhance the environment, and will continue to support Minnesota’s thriving arts and cultural heritage.

Athletes Need Chiropractic & You Do Too!

Dr. Megan A. Ellwanger encourages people, no matter their age, to listen to their bodies.

Life Time Fitness Chanhassen Introduces Life Time Kids Academy

A new children's program at Life Time Fitness offers 100 classes each week and 11 different enrichment activities such as dance, karate, sports skills, gymnastics, music, Spanish immersion, school skills and swim lessons.

Hamburger Briefs and Beefs

Did you know that in 2007, a man set the world hamburger eating record by consuming hamburgers 103 hamburgers in just eight minutes?

Part-Time Job Opportunities - Customer Loyalty Representative in Minnetonka

Comcast Corporation is looking for someone to join their customer loyalty team.

Who Inherits the Mortgage & the Credit Card Debt?

Blogger Bonnie Wittenburg writes about what happens to beneficiaries who inherit mortgage and credit card debt.

Improve Your Golf Game With Chiropractic!

Learn how going to the chiropractor might help your golf game. Dr. Megan A. Ellwanger from Minnetonka Chiropractor also shares tips for a better swing without injuring your back.

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