Friday, January 18, 2013
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Jan. 11 and Jan. 17.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Freiberg 'Not Willing To Wait' On Feds To Help Homeowners As one of his first tasks as a lawmaker, Representative Mike Freiberg (DFL-Golden Valley) introduced a bill that, if it passes, will help those facing foreclosure proceedings. His work to …
Friday, December 7, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Nov. 30 and Dec. 6.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Bottineau Survey Shows Light Rail Support Members from the Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council initiated an unscientific survey of Golden Valley residents to learn more about local feelings for Bottineau. Here's what Patch user Bill …
Friday, August 3, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between July 27 and Aug. 2.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Sound Off: Should Hardee's Steer Clear of Edina? After news broke that Hardee's was considering Edina for a potential restaurant—one of 59 planned for the Twin Cities—the Edina Patch Facebook Page absolutely blew up with comments about the burger chain. The …
Friday, June 29, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 22 and June 28.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Lakeside Vigil Remembers Kennedy Maddox Just hours after divers recovered his body, Kennedy Maddox's friends came together to grieve the 20-year-old's sudden death. Robert Edmondson didn't know Maddox, but he posted a poem on Patch Thursday …
Friday, June 22, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 14 and June 21.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Plymouth Man Charged For Selling Fake Phones Mario Samson of Plymouth was charged with selling refurbished and counterfeit cellular telephones on the Internet, claiming they were brand new. He could face up to 10 years of prison time if convicted…
Friday, June 8, 2012
The best comments from around the west metro between June 2 and June 7.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the best comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. *** Thousands Urge Best Buy to Oppose Anti-Gay Marriage Amendment With Minnesota voters charged this November with choosing to amend the Minnesota Constitution to state marriage is between one man and one woman, multiple movements for and against the measure have sprung up. And after Target Corporation's statement in opposition to the amendment, a recent University of Minnesota Law …
Friday, May 25, 2012
The best comments from around the west metro between May 20 and May 26.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the best comments that appeared on on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. *** Edina Boasts Best High School in Minnesota Edina High School is once again the best school in Minnesota, ranking 154th in the nation as part of Newsweek's annual Best High Schools list. Random Jon explained why the school does so well: Edina has a legacy for being a great school. The teachers and the staff members understand this and strive to make it better and …
Friday, May 18, 2012
A weekly update to help you keep up with the news updates and conversation on Minnetonka Patch's Facebook page and what Patch users are saying in the comments section.
Your Minnetonka Patch Facebook page needs fans! Thanks for telling your friends to like Minnetonka Patch and keep spreading the word to the uninformed. You're invited to chime in on these topics and more on Minnetonka Patch by commenting on the articles and on Facebook. A letter to the editor this week addressed unhappiness with the past MN Legislative session. "This session they passed 17 license plate bills and designated an official state dirt," wrote Norbert Gernes of Eden Prairie. "They have proposed costly constitutional amendments to solve problems that don’t even exist." Gernes concluded the letter with "It is time to elect legislators who will represent the people." Kitzer – "Awesome letter!! I don't think I would have been as …
Kitzer
6:29 pm on Friday, August 3, 2012
Tom -- You said it a lot better than I would have!! more ›