This week's selection includes a missing necklace from a memorial site, a woman's Walk for the Cure story, a ghost hunt and middle school choice changes.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro. Man Charged in 1998 Chi-Chi's Gang Related Shooting, Murder Michael Joseph Scott was charged with two felony counts of murder this week for an incident that happened 14 years ago. Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the key to getting the arrest was "good old-fashioned" police work. Shakopee Mayor Speaks Out Against Marriage Amendment Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke said in a recent blog post that he struggled and sought advice about whether to go public about a proposal for the state constitution to define marriage as between a man and a woman. He ultimately said he decided to get involved because as Mayor of Shakopee, he represents …
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 …
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 29 and July 5.
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.) *** 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…
James Warden
6:17 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Kitzer has informed Patch that the comment reflected a genuine wish for greater access to creative writing classes. We regret the misinterpretation. more ›