Sunday, March 10, 2013
This week's selection includes a new conference in the west metro, SimCity, parking planning, a new Which Wich and students celebrate a snow day.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Community Mourns: Body of Robbinsdale Man Found in Mexico According to an article published by KARE 11, the body of Mark Stoneberg was found after almost a week-long search. Three of the World's Billionaires Come From Minnetonka Forbes magazine released its list of billionaires. Who do you think has ties to Minnetonka? After Lull, Neighborhood Corner Poised for More Growth Once a destination for antiquing shoppers from across the metro 50th and Xerxes is coming into…
Sunday, March 3, 2013
This week's selections include people stripping and dancing, a teen found after two weeks missing, a Byerly's overhaul and a new pizza restaurant.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Maple Grove Senior High Head Hockey Coach Stefano Won’t Return Next Season The news of coaching change reportedly came on the heels of the final game of the season against Centennial High School Thursday in which Maple Grove lost. Best Buy Cuts 400 Corporate Jobs More cuts are still to come in 2013, according to the Richfield-based company. (VIDEO) Keith Ellison Battles Fox's Sean Hannity over Sequestration Ellison to Hannity: 'I'm laughing at you—and it's not the …
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Also in this week's wrap-up: A beloved principal gets rewarded, Menards makes a grand entrance and Edina pets have a new haven.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Fridley, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) Hill-Murray Football Coach Arrested in Fridley for Allegedly Soliciting Prostitution Mark Mauer was one of 19 men caught in a police sting operation in Fridley Tuesday Golden Valley Officials Concerned About Upcoming Bottineau Meeting In a letter sent to members of the Hennepin County Board and Metropolitan Council, Mayor Shep Harris asked for clarification regarding the purpose of the upcoming Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s community meeting. Menards Announces …
Sunday, February 17, 2013
This week's selections include Michele Bachmann's reacting to Obama's State of the Union speech, students sign letters of intent, new stores and a new restaurant.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Family of Accent Signage Victim Sues Company, Shooter's Estate The family of Jake Beneke of Maple Grove says the company should have known shooter Andrew Engeldinger could turn violent. Off-Ice Discussion Around Maple Grove Hockey Still Heated The incident was addressed at a recent Osseo School District School Board meeting. The Maple Grove Senior High boys varsity hockey players were also reportedly asked for feedback about coaches. We Day Minnesota: Breck Student To Co-Host…
Sunday, February 10, 2013
Also appearing in this week's West Metro news roundup: Anne of Green Gables and some really rich SuperValu folks. And the USPS says farewell to Saturdays.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) Should Liquor Be Sold on Sundays? Local liquor stores have opposing views on a bill to lift the ban on Sunday liquor sales in Minnesota. “The fact that I'm not allowed to be open because of an embarassing, Draconian, ridiculous law from a previous era is absolutely infuriating," said liquor store owner Jason Alvey. "Al Capone has been dead for a long time, people. This is a different world we live in today.” MnDOT Shares Plans …
Sunday, February 3, 2013
This week's selections include speeding trains, drunk party guests, a local teen on Jeopardy and a local connection to a Super Bowl ad.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Charges: Daredevil Tore through Fridley in Loaner Lamborghini, Late for a Date with a Tree Fridley officer and tow truck driver on separate DWI stop saw 2007 Gallardo hurtle down University Avenue 'at a high rate of speed.' David Juntunen got away, but his day was about to get a lot worse. 'Miracle on Ice' Team Member to Auction Olympic Gold Medal Richfield hockey great Steve Christoff will auction off his 1980 Olympic gold medal at an upcoming auction in New York. Edina …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
The Maple Grove hockey team stayed in the news this week. Other looks around the metro include a pot bust in Otsego, a Vikings surprise, and Richfield mourns a baby lost too soon.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Services Held for Tabitha Rose Markle Tabitha, 9 months, passed away Monday morning from injuries she sustained in an accident on Lake Minnetonka. Her mother, Amanda, works for Richfield Public Schools. Maple Grove Senior High Shares Action Plan Following Boys Hockey Team Incident School officials: “Following the recent situation involving some members of the hockey team, we know there is additional work to do.” Hundreds of Teachers Rally Against Standards Based Grading …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
This week's compilation includes a woman's death in a car crash, a catholic school closing, a woman's fight against eviction, an angry bar customer and several new businesses.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. 13 Maple Grove Boys Hockey Players Reportedly Suspended for Several Games Osseo School District: "The off-campus incident that was reported to school officials this week took place in mid-December." A Resident of Minnetonka, 'Dear Abby' Dies at 94 Famous advice columnist Pauline Esther Phillips, better known as 'Dear Abby,' lived in Minnetonka. UPDATE: Name Released of Otsego Woman who Died in Crash A 26-year-old Otsego woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash when her car …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
This week's headlines from around the West Metro also include a salute to a lost boy, transportation issues and SuperValu's biggest sale. And, free beer!
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Serial Shoe-Store Robber Bought Pellet Gun at Fridley Walmart, Police Say He bought a gun in Walmart's sporting goods department then crossed the street and robbed Payless Shoes, police allege. Two days later, prosecutors say, he robbed a Famous Footwear in Shakopee the same way and led police on a 90mph chase, ending in a Savage Target parking lot. Supervalu Agrees to $3.3B Deal to Sell Off Five Store Brands There is no word yet on how Eden Prairie jobs will be affected. …
Sunday, January 6, 2013
This week's compilation includes a severe flu case, a poll about gun control, Vikings vs. Packers, a frigid plunge into Lake Minnetonka and a nonprofit without a building.
Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Flu-Stricken SLP High School Student Has '50-50' Chance: WCCO She was sickened Christmas Eve and is struggling for her life at Minneapolis Children's Hospital, WCCO reported. VIDEO: ‘This is Drama:’ Bachmann Blasts Obama's 'Cynical' Pay Hike for Congress The congresswoman introduced legislation to rescind the increase, and called the raise a "cynical effort on the part of the president." Updated: Police Chase Stolen Car Through Golden Valley And St. Louis Park Brooklyn …
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