Sunday, July 15, 2012
This week's selection includes a drowning, a townhome fire, a new principal, a new Islamic center, a new White Castle and a local name in front of the USC marching band.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro. Very Rare' for Jailed 'Jane Doe' Not to Say Who She Is An unidentified woman has been in Anoka County Jail since Tuesday on suspicion of burglary in Fridley on Monday. One Dead After Bus Crash on I-394 in St. Louis Park One person is dead after a small bus spun out and crashed on Interstate 394 at Park Place in St. Louis Park Wednesday morning. Passenger Charles Miranda, 89, of Minneapolis, died in the crash, the state patrol reports. Retired Marine, 79, Sponsors Child’s Dream with 24-Hour Run Tom Knoll has run more than 75,000 miles, enough to circle the world three times. He will make one more stop in Minnetonka to help Rose, an 11-year…
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Make the most of your weekend with these sizzling summer events.
Each week, we'll bring you Best Bets to make sure your summer weekend is put to good use. Hops & Horses: A Craft Beer Event Friday, July 13, 6:30-10 p.m. Enjoy a night of premier craft beers & heart-pounding live racing with over 50 unique craft beers at Canterbury Park. Tickets include admission to Canterbury and bottomless glass of craft beer in the Silks Party Area. A wristband will allow you to come and go from Silks Party Area as you please. Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 day of event. Hopkins Raspberry Festival The Hopkins Raspberry Festival is a nine-day celebration that culminates this weekend with numerous events in downtown Hopkins. Families can watch the MN Disc Dog Frisbee Competition, take part in family activities or watch …
Sunday, July 8, 2012
This week's selection includes a new member of the Vikings Stadium committee, raising funds for cancer research and a runner who won't be going to the Olympics.
St. Michael Girl, 16, Collapses, Dies After Sunday Morning Run First-responders, including the Wright County Sheriff's Department, St. Michael Fire Department and Allina Ambulance, were called to a tragic scene Sunday morning along County Road 119 in St. Michael. Michaela Olson, 16, collapsed to the pavement and later died after a morning run near Gutzwiller Park. Honeywell Sends Aid to Colorado Fire Victims In an effort to help those effected by the wildfires burning in Colorado, the Golden Valley based company is sending donations to those in need. UPDATE: Ron Clark Changes Mind On Optioned Land Yet another twist in Pillsbury Commons' epic story. Just hours after the City of Richfield confirmed the option agreement was void, the …
