Sunday, July 8, 2012
This week's selection includes a new member of the Vikings Stadium committee, raising funds for cancer research and a runner who won't be going to the Olympics.
St. Michael Girl, 16, Collapses, Dies After Sunday Morning Run First-responders, including the Wright County Sheriff's Department, St. Michael Fire Department and Allina Ambulance, were called to a tragic scene Sunday morning along County Road 119 in St. Michael. Michaela Olson, 16, collapsed to the pavement and later died after a morning run near Gutzwiller Park. Honeywell Sends Aid to Colorado Fire Victims In an effort to help those effected by the wildfires burning in Colorado, the Golden Valley based company is sending donations to those in need. UPDATE: Ron Clark Changes Mind On Optioned Land Yet another twist in Pillsbury Commons' epic story. Just hours after the City of Richfield confirmed the option agreement was void, the …
Friday, July 6, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between June 29 and July 5.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** St. Michael Girl, 16, Collapses, Dies After Sunday Morning Run First-responders, including the Wright County Sheriff's Department, St. Michael Fire Department and Allina Ambulance, were called to a tragic scene Sunday morning along County Road 119…
Sunday, June 24, 2012
This week's selection includes a controversy over funding for field lights instead of classrooms, a teen collecting underwear for women in Honduras, and in-town bee hives.
Here's a look at some of the headlines from last week around the Twin Cities West Metro areas. Click on the links for the complete story. Duluth/Northern Minnesota Flooding Brings Flood of Memories Shakopee Patch Local Editor Lisa Baumann couldn't keep her mind off Duluth, as her former home dealt with a tragic deluge. Plymouth Man Charged For Selling Fake Phones Mario Samson, 39, of Plymouth faces a charge of one count of trafficking in counterfeit goods for selling refurbished and counterfeit cellular telephones on the Internet, claiming they were brand new. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in jail. Cocina del Barrio in Hot Water Over Liquor Violations The 50th & France restaurant violated Edina's 60-40 food to liquor ratio and…
Friday, June 1, 2012
The best comments from around the west metro between May 27 and June 1.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the best comments that appeared on on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. *** (VIDEO) Rep. Downey Reflects on Legislative Session Having just wrapped up his second term at the Minnesota Legislature, State Rep. Keith Downey (R-Edina) recently took part in a video recap of the 87th Legislative Session. Dave Hruby responded to Downey's comments, likening him to a "used car salesman": Nearly fifteen minutes of blather and not a single mention of the …
Monday, April 23, 2012
This week's selection includes a question about safety in Shakopee and a cheerleader who works with special needs students.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
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.) Bodies of Albertville Man's Parents Identified Big Woods Elementary teacher Aaron Heil and the Heil family's journey is finally over, as his parents' bodies have been identified. Is Shakopee Safe? A Star Tribune article again raises the question—Is Scott County becoming a scarier place? Jablonski Leaves Rehab, Ready for 'Next Step' After nearly four months spent at a hospital or in rehab, Jablonski was discharged on Wednesday. Edina, Hopkins Schools Set to Discuss Boundary …
Monday, April 16, 2012
This week's selection includes Sen. Claire Robling's re-election decision, a date for the Golden Valley DMV's opening and a new iPhone app.
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.) Proposed Name Change Stirs Up Hornettes Nest A move to unify Edina High School's spirit programs has thousands of local residents upset. GOP State Sen. Claire Robling Will Not Run for Re-election She says it is very difficult to pass common sense measures into law these days. Albertville Mayor Asks for Administrator's Resignation In what city staff and a council member are calling a "shocking" development this week, the mayor of Albertville has asked for that city's top staff…
James Warden
6:17 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012
Kitzer has informed Patch that the comment reflected a genuine wish for greater access to creative writing classes. We regret the misinterpretation. more ›