Troy Melhus, Patch Staff
- Johnston, IA
Troy Melhus is a Senior Regional Editor for Patch.com in the Midwest.
Prior to Patch, he was an online editor and digital producer with StarTribune.com in Minneapolis for 10 years. Prior to that he was a features writer for the Des Moines Register and Gannett News Service, and an editor and reporter for newspapers throughout the Midwest.
Posting Activity
Stillwater, MN|News|
Countdown to Ironman: Four Weeks to Bicycle Ride in Stillwater
The annual rite of Spring passage rolls into Stillwater on April 28. Are you ready to ride?
Hudson, WI|News|
A Guide to Easter Weekend in Hudson
From brunches to church services, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this holiday weekend in the community.
Stillwater, MN|News|
A Guide to Easter Weekend in Stillwater
From brunches to church services, there are plenty of ways to enjoy this holiday weekend in the community.
Roseville, MN|News|
Now Showing: Free Movie: 'Olympus Has Fallen' at AMC Rosedale Thursday
Patch is partnering to give away free tickets to the new movie 'Olympus Has Fallen' playing at the AMC Rosedale Saturday morning.
Edina, MN|News|
Now Showing: Free Children's Movie 'The Croods' at AMC Southdale Saturday
Patch is partnering to give away free tickets to the new movie 'The Croods' playing at the the AMC Southdale Saturday morning.
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Now showing: Free Movie at West End Wednesday Night!
Patch is partnering to give away free tickets to the new movie "21 and Over" playing at the Showplace Icon in St. Louis Park.
Eden Prairie, MN|News|
AquaJets Swimmer Survives Near Fatal Infection and Accepts Division 1 Scholarship
McKenna Pasquale survived a bout with a life-threatening lung infection. She joined the Eden Prairie AquaJets in December 2011.
Inver Grove Heights, MN|News|
Sibley Swimmer Defies Odds, Survives Near Fatal Infection, and Accepts Division 1 Scholarship
McKenna Pasquale last week accepted a Division 1 swimming team scholarship after surviving a bout with a life-threatening lung infection. And she only started swimming—as in, just learned—four years ago.
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Mendota Swimmer Defies Odds, Survives Near Fatal Infection, and Accepts Division 1 Scholarship
McKenna Pasquale last week accepted a Division 1 swimming team scholarship after surviving a bout with a life-threatening lung infection. And she only started swimming—as in, just learned—four years ago.
Edina, MN|News|
Now showing: Free Movie at Southdale Thursday Night!
Patch is partnering to give away free tickets to the new movie "21 & Over" playing at the AMC Southdale in Edina.
St. Louis Park, MN|News|
Now Showing: A Chance to Win Free Movie Tickets to West End Movie Theater
Patch is partnering to give away free tickets to the new Josh Duhamel movie "Safe Haven" playing at the Showplace Icon theaters in West End.
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Snow Emergency Declared for Mendota Heights
The city has declared a snow emergency for all streets in Mendota Heights.
Plymouth, MN|News|
Cyclist Greg LeMond injured, recovering from Plymouth car crash
The Associated Press is reporting that the Medina resident was injured Wednesday.
Plymouth, MN|News|
UPDATED: Woman Trapped in Partially Submerged Car in Critical Condition
A local cyclist spotted the car Saturday morning after a 67-year-old woman lost control of her car in Plymouth.
Hudson, WI|News|
What's Open and Closed in Hudson for New Year's Eve and Day?
Know of a business that is open or closed New Year's Eve or New Year's Day? Let the community know and leave a comment below.
Hudson, WI|News|
Fire reported on Hunter Hill Road, near Hudson High School
The fire was reported around 10 a.m.
Stillwater, MN|News|
Family: Adam McCloud's 'Fight is Over': No. 2 Post of 2012
One of the most read posts of the 2012 included when Adam McCloud was taken off of life support today after being hospitalized with serious brain trauma stemming from a fight in downtown Stillwater.
Stillwater, MN|News|
Michele Bachmann: Minnesota's Pain at the Gas Pump is Real: No. 3 Post of 2012
One of the most read posts of the 2012 included when Rep. Michele Bachmann wrote an opinion piece about how high gas prices affect everything – from the price of goods and services to business investments and leisure travel.
Hudson, WI|News|
Snow to Snarl Traffic, Roads for Friday Commute
Light snow falling through the night will leave streets and roads slippery for morning traffic.