Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Share the potholes you know about and see which ones others have found.
Each year the freeze and thaw of winter breaks down roads—and that can break down cars. Since potholes are regular obstacles for drivers on Twin Cities roads, Patch would like your help notifying the community about the worst ones. First, use the tool at the top of the page to share any potholes you know about. Just select the road type and then fill in the details in the remaining fields. When you’re done, use the second tool to search for potholes others have found. Happy driving!
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Golden Valley and Minnetonka Police Departments arrested Jeffrey Frank, of Richfield, at Interstate 394 and Highway 100 on Aug. 21.
The intersection of Interstate 394 and Minnesota Highway 100 was a mess Tuesday morning as multiple agencies converged to take down a fugitive wanted by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. Details of the incident are sketchy, but officers converged on the suspect around 9 a.m. this morning to apprehend the suspect. Minnesota Department of Transportation cameras captured the action as more than a half dozen marked and unmarked vehicles came to the scene. The Facebook site Police Clips stated the fugitive had a record of assaulting officers and fleeing in the past. Patch will have more on this story as it develops. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Sunday, July 1, 2012
A roundup of news that headlined Patch sites across the West Metro last week, including a visit from Erin Brockovich, the rescue of a trapped construction worker and the shutdown of the Hopkins Dispatch center.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) Freed Construction Worker 'Lucky to Be Alive' After two hours of complex work, crews with more than a dozen local agencies successfully freed a young construction worker from beneath a massive concrete slab in Edina's Rolling Green neighborhood. Fire Chief Marty Scheerer said the young man was "doing extremely well" throughout the lengthy rescue, but noted he was "lucky to be alive" given the circumstances. Scars Remain, But Holy Family Looking to Work With Neighbors on …
Saturday, June 2, 2012
The president visited Minnesota on Friday to speak at the Honeywell plant about jobs, the economy and veterans.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
A message from District 44's state senator about happenings in the Legislature.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
[The following weekly update was sent out by Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-District 44).] We said good-bye to a friend this week; Senator Gary Kubly lost his year-long fight with ALS. On Monday, there was a moment of silence on the Senate floor followed by some very touching tributes. Senator Kubly was a dedicated public servant that always had the best interest of his constituents in mind and my thoughts and prayers go out to Pat and her family. The Senate cancelled all work on Wednesday and Governor Dayton proclaimed it Gary Kubly Day. Floor session on Thursday contained long and loud discussion around the Republican’s withdrawal of the “Right to Work” constitutional amendment (S.F. 1705) from the Jobs & Economic Growth Committee, which has …
Monday, April 4, 2011
The state senator criticized the bill for funding cuts, collective bargaining changes.
Add K-12 education to the already long list of issues that divide DFLers and Republicans. State Sen. Ron Latz (DFL-District 44) said the K-12 education bill progressing through the Legislature is “deficient.” The bill would actually increase per-pupil payments to schools. But these gains are offset by cuts or freezes to special education and so-called “integration aid” for large school districts like Minneapolis. Latz—who represents Golden Valley, Hopkins and St. Louis Park—said cuts like those made to special education pit different categories of students against one another—a problem made all-the-more acute because schools must obey unfunded federal mandates regarding special education. The elimination of integration aid—which would be …
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
This is a daily video roundup of Patch stories from around the Twin Cities west metro.
Highlights: A St. Louis Park senior is making her mark both on the court and in the classroom, Minnetonka officials are on the hunt for a stranger with candy, Edina residents learn the ins and outs of conducting a traffic stop, the St. Michael American Legion prepares to open a new restaurant and a Fridley dog park is in line for some modifications.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Your daily video roundup of stories around Patch in the Twin Cities west metro.
Highlights: St. Louis Park legislators and parents discuss budget realities facing schools, citizens get a first-hand look at what life is like for Edina police, a religious organization believes Jesus is headed to Hopkins in May and Linden Hills residents are raising funds to renovate several area tennis courts.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Your daily video roundup of Patch stories from around the Twin Cities west metro.
Highlights: Another Edina restaurant is set to close down for good, Hopkins students showcase their artistic sides at a special exhibit, the 2011 Junior Olympics feature evening events for the first time ever in Golden Valley, a Richfield task force is examining the city's bike routes and St. Louis Park residents prepare for the potential of flooding along Minnehaha Creek.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Your daily video roundup of Patch stories from around the Twin Cities west metro.
Highlights: The Edina boys hockey team secures a state tournament berth, a St. Louis Park bar and grill deals with liquor license concerns, Hopkins students gather to build school spirit, a Minnetonka mom has turned her love of children's dance into a thriving business and Golden Valley officials debate dog licensing changes.
Kate Hernandez
12:59 pm on Tuesday, August 21, 2012
I agree 100%. This is the person who will kill an innocent bystander to get away. We are lucky to have brave, well-trained officers to keep our streets safe from people like this. My heroes wear Kevlar. more ›