Missing Man Found Dead, Billionaires and Best Buy Deadline: Pick of Our Patches

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?

Once a destination for antiquing shoppers from across the metro 50th and Xerxes is coming into its own again.

Deadline for Best Buy Founder to Acquire Company Expires

The company said its moving forward with "transforming" the company. More cuts are expected in the coming year.

St. Louis Park High School Joins New Metro West Conference

The district is leaving the North Suburban Conference in 2014.

What Does SimCity Say About Southwest LRT?

Using video games like SimCity to investigate the real world can be informative, but players must also beware of the games’ underlying assumptions. 

Whole Foods Parking: Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Officials Look to Nearby Ramp

When Whole Foods opens in Maple Grove, the nearby parking ramp will be utilized for the expected increase in cars.

City of Edina Makes Move to Increase Parking at 50th & France

The city will pay $2.65 million to acquire the current Edina Realty building on West 49½ Street, then will look to expand the adjacent north parking ramp.

Which Wich Sandwich Shop Finds Place in Eden Prairie

The eatery will be located next to Punch Pizza.

What Should Replace the Former Rainbow Foods?

After sitting vacant for nearly three years, the new owner is looking for a buyer or a tenant. What would you like to see go into the space?

#someonepinchme: How Students on Twitter Reacted to Tuesday's Snow Day

Kids tweeted their disbelief as more local school districts and private schools in the Fridley area closed for the weather than anyone could remember.

Twitter Reaction to Wayzata School District Snow Day

Students and community members took to Twitter Tuesday, March 5, 2013 after the announcement school in the Wayzata School District was canceled due to weather and road conditions.

Find out how the food service staff in the St. Michael-Albertville School District is working to address student concerns.

Gallery: Wayzata Beats Centennial in Thrilling Overtime State Tourney Game

Trojans will advance to face No. 1 seed Hill-Murray tonight at the Xcel Energy Center after Chase Heising's game-winning goal. Opening face off is scheduled for tonight at about 8:15 p.m.