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Storm Damage, Running of the Bulls and Powerball Tweets: Pick of Our Patches

The top stories from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael include coyote and light rail concerns.

Firefighters went to a home on 10th Avenue South after storms knocked down power lines, causing a suspicious burning smell in the home and appliances that smoked briefly.

City, Residents Clean Up After Storm in Eden Prairie

Find out what's happening in St. Louis Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Storm damage includes broken windows due to 2-inch hail and downed power lines.

Spain's Running-of-the-Bulls Could Be Coming to Shakopee

Find out what's happening in St. Louis Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

A tentative date for the popular Spanish tradition has been set at Canterbury Park, according to the Star Tribune.

The Funniest Tweets about the Anoka County Powerball Ticket

'SOMEone's getting a new pickup and a bigger garage beer fridge'

After More Reports of Coyote Attacks, DNR Says to Supervise Pets

The DNR says coyotes are posing a huge problem for metro area suburbs, according to CBS Minnesota.

Safety in the Park Steps Up Anti-Relocation Efforts as Met Council Deadline Looms

The neighborhood advocacy group has commissioned professionally rendered images of the impact of freight rail relocation and organized a letter writing campaign to the Met Council.

Shutterfly Expansion to Shakopee Continues Forward

The Shakopee City Council agreed to the requested economic incentives on Wednesday.

Edina Teachers Pen Summer Blog on Young Adult Novels

About a dozen Edina teachers signed up to blog about their summer reading.

Readers Share 'Night to Unite' Photos, Neighborhood Stories

The storm didn't slow down the neighborhood of Valley View and Duck Lake Road in Eden Prairie. 'Our neighborhood is full of well-seasoned block partiers.'

Residents Celebrate Minnetonka Night for Neighbors

Residents on Tuesday shared food, played games and spent time just chatting. Patch stopped by Cedar Pointe Townhomes near Hopkins Crossroad and Cedar Lake Road to check out one of the block parties.

Hundreds Flock to Church in Plymouth to Bring Music Alive

Check out our video of the most recent "Open Sings" performance at the Church of the Epiphany in Plymouth.


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