Community Corner
‘Fearless Fashionista,’ Pebble Beach and New Food Shelf
Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael.
Do you need something to put a smile on your face? We’ve put together a bunch of happy news, including a bed race, a new bakery, a backup singer for Josh Groban and making sandwiches to feed the hungry.
Awards and Accomplishments
- Eden Prairie Center Names Blogger 'Fearless Fashionista'
- In First Book, Edina Teacher Pens Poems of Startling, Lovely, Morbid Beauty
- Edina Public Works Employee Wins Wastewater Operator Award
- 'Selfie' Song Was Fridley YouTuber's Contribution to Young Hollywood Awards
- Hopkins Grad Backs Up Josh Groban
- Maple Grove Lacrosse Team Wins 2013 U15A State Championship
- Maple Grove Teen to Compete at Pebble Beach
- Photos: Winners Announced from 2013 Maple Grove Days 40 Winks Bed Race
- 12 MapleBrook Blast Soccer Teams Make Appearance at MYSA State Tournament
- Plymouth Council Member Ginny Black Retires After Nearly 18 Years On City Council
- Two Davanni's Execs Get Promotions
- Two from Henry Sibley Named 'Wrestlers of the Day'
- Richfield Man Honored For Veterans Advocacy Work
- Bootcamp Featuring 'The Biggest Loser' Contestants Comes to Richfield
- Explosive Guns Wins by a Nose at Canterbury Park
- SLP Track and Field Sisters Win Gold in National Competition
- Crow River Raiders Girls Softball Team Wins 18U Northern Nationals in Rochester
- Eden Prairie Standout Students: Dean's Lists, College Grads and Honors
Find out what's happening in Hopkinswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- District Hires Interim Director of Student Related Services
- Edina Planning More Sidewalks, Parking for Strachauer Park
- Maple Grove Skate Plaza Open for Skateboards, Scooters, Skaters and BMX Bikes
- New Assistant Principal at Pearson 6th Grade Center Gets Started
- King's Wine Bar Welcomes New Chef With Open House
- Honey and Rye Bakehouse Coming this Fall to Excelsior Boulevard
- Bravo Dance Company Twirls its Way into Albertville
Fun and Games
- Edina Galleria Hosting Children's Lego-Building Contest
- The Funniest Tweets about the Anoka County Powerball Ticket
- Grab Your Dog for Skijoring Championship
- Loon-Calling, Prince Cover Band: West End's 'You Betcha!' Music Festival
- Families Gather For Free West End Concert
- Hundreds Turn Out for 2013 St. Michael Daze & Knights Parade
- Throwing at the FYCC Dunk Tank in St. Michael
Helping Others
Find out what's happening in Hopkinswith free, real-time updates from Patch.
- New Food Shelf to Serve Hopkins Coming Soon
- Volunteer Opportunity at the Southshore Center
- Feed the Horses!: We Can Ride Needs Your Help
- 'Paint the Pavement 5K' This Weekend in Plymouth
- Plymouth Employees Make Sandwiches To Feed the Hungry
- Best Buy, Dr. Dre Teaming Up For Another Project?
- STMA Alumni Raising Funds for Cancer Awareness Trees
- Most Edina Residents Find 'Nothing' to Complain About With the City
- PHOTOS: Hopkins Athletes Launch the Fall Sports Season
- Minnesota Wild Go Fishing With the Fans on Lake Minnetonka
- Big and Rich to perform during James J Hill Days in Wayzata!
- Minnetonka Boys’ Soccer Season Off to a Running Start
- Minnetonka Football Players Get Ready for the Season
- Mendota Heights — Get It?
- Watch: 2013 Wacipi Exhibition Grand Entry at Mall of America
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