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DOMA, Local Blackhawks Player and Jazz Legend Dies: Pick of Our Patches

This week's compilation includes a proposal to rename school to honor students who died and a newly discovered Lake Minnetonka boat wreck.

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.

Dibble: 'Love Prevails' in U.S. Supreme Court's Decision on DOMA, Prop 8

The Supreme Court of the United States struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and dismissed appeal requests for Prop 8 Wednesday.

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Eden Prairie’s Nick Leddy Helps Blackhawks to Stanley Cup Victory

The defenseman played in all six games of the Stanley Cup finals.

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Jazz Legend Jeanne Arland Peterson Dies at 91

The longtime Richfield resident and award winning jazz pianist was recently honored for her lifetime of achievements by the city council.

Should Peter Hobart be Renamed to Honor the Lilydale Students?

St. Louis Park School Board Director Joe Tatalovich suggested a change of name at a board meeting this month.

Divers Discover New Lake Minnetonka Wreck Site Near Big Island

Last week's discovery is the latest in a string of new wrecks found over the past few weeks by Maritime Heritage Minnesota.

Kurt Zellers Launches Campaign for Minnesota Governor

The former Minnesota House Speaker from Maple Grove made the announcement last week.

Edina Council Considers Airplane Noise Options; Litigation Not Ruled Out

The city council received a presentation Tuesday from a Denver lawyer specializing in airport law.

Are You Concerned About Pesticide Exposure?

One Minnetonka parent reports that her son passed through "Cold Fog" while biking home from Dairy Queen and was not given proper warning.

Plymouth City Council Offers City Manager Job to David Callister

At a special meeting June 24 the Plymouth City Council interviewed David Callister, a candidate for the Plymouth City Manager job, the council deliberated shortly and decided to offer the job to Callister who has worked as Plymouth's Director of Administrative Services for the past 14 months.

Photos: Flooding, Storm Damage in St. Michael and Albertville

The National Weather Service said up to 2.5 inches fell in the St. Michael, Albertville area before 7 a.m. June 23.

Emergency Brush Pickup Begins Monday, July 1, South of Hwy 55 in Golden Valley

As one of the hardest hit suburbs from recent storms, Golden Valley residents continue to clean up tree debris and the city is taking steps to help.


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