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Man Dies Trying to Get Dog Off Freeway: News Roundup
The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a stunning ice formation and a new Firehouse Subs.
Apple Valley-Rosemount
The parade, which will be seen by more than 300 million people, takes place Jan. 1.
Burnsville
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Maj. Steven Engberg is stationed at Aviano Air Base with his family.
Eagan
‘Purple Bowling’ Fundraiser in Honor of Anarae Schunk Short $800
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Burnsville High School student Wawracz-Harms organized the fundraiser to raise awareness of domestic violence and as part of a project in her social studies class.
Eden Prairie
The teams are neck-and-neck with just two events left in the Lake Conference season.
Edina
A La Mode Nail Salon and Boutique Opens in Monique Lhuillier Space
The nail salon opened Dec. 12 in the 50th and France neighborhood.
Edina Bans E-Cigarette 'Vapor Lounges,' Plans Further Study
The Edina School Board has banned e-cigarettes from school property and city staff have been asked not to use the devices at work.
Fridley
Report: Family Dinners Aren’t That Rare
Life may feel faster, but Americans are still overwhelmingly taking the time to sit down for family dinners.
Golden Valley
Twin Cities New Year’s Eve Celebrations 2014
From family friendly celebrations to happening parties, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has ample opportunities to celebrate the arrival of 2014.
Hopkins
Former Hopkins Basketball Star Named Player of the Week
Siyani Chambers’ success is continuing into his sophomore year at Harvard.
Hudson
A question about the winter apparition led to a lively discussion at the Hudson Patch Facebook page.
Lakeville
Midwest Asphalt Will Not Extend Hours at Lakeville Site
The company has decided to back off its request to operate for 24 hours, but could submit a new request at another time.
Maple Grove
Beacon Academy Called 'High-Quality Charter School'
The Minnesota Department of Education named 24 top-performing charter schools that are eligible to apply for grants to expand and replicate their education model.
IRS Names Maple Grove Man To Advisory Committee
Troy Thibideau of Maple Grove is executive vice president of marketing and client operations for Convey Compliance Systems, Inc.
Minnetonka
Minnetonka Resident Opens 'A La Mode Nail Salon and Boutique' in Edina
The nail salon opened Dec. 12 in the 50th and France neighborhood.
Northfield
From marijuana hidden in a McDonald's bag to summer flooding, Patch looks back on the most popular stories of 2013.
Plymouth
Plymouth Grandmother Passes Away at 64
Bella F. Buzhaker leaves behind her husband, daughter, two grandchildren and other relatives.
Richfield
Firehouse Subs Now Open in Richfield
The new sandwich shop is one of three new tenants coming to Lyndale Station.
St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park Family Takes Kids on 14-Country, Yearlong Adventure
The Krafts have visited four countries since August and have shared what they've learned with Peter Hobart students.
St. Michael
St. Michael-Albertville Persons of the Year: Tyler Purhoit and ‘Cowboy’ Larry Bermel
Their lives ended similarly, losing a long fight with a dreaded disease. Their impacts on our community can also be felt today, months after they left us, in similar fashion.
Stillwater
Lawrence Anderson, 74, of Marine on St. Croix was struck by another vehicle on I-35 after his own vehicle was stranded and his dog got away, according to the Iowa State Patrol.
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