Community Corner

Parents Angry Over School Overcrowding Solutions: News Roundup

The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include children evacuated after a carbon monoxide leak and a doctor cited for misconduct.

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Eagan

Eagan Outlet Mall Continues to Gain More Stores

Paragon Outlet Partners says Eagan's new outlet mall is now 90 percent committed.

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Eagan Poised to Hire Full-Time Firefighters

Eagan Fire Chief Mike Scott spoke to the city council about the need to accept a federal grant to hire five positions in the department.

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Cupcake's The Mason Jar Celebrates Its Grand Opening in Eagan

Pancakes, cocktails and raffle prizes are all part of the grand opening event on Sunday.

Edina

'Spinout Zone': Edina, SLP See Miserable, 16-Crash Commute Wednesday

Cars spun out, rolled over and collided with semi trucks on Highway 100 Wednesday morning, but there were no major injuries.

Hudson

Hudson Shooting Charges Filed against Two Men

Both are from Minneapolis and in their 20s.

Lakeville

Lakeville Forming School Road Safety Task Force

Mayor Matt Little has asked residents to contact city officials about areas of concern.

Over 600 Lakeview Kids Paint Murals on Canvas

Students had input into the elements they wanted to see in the murals, which will hang in the hallways.

Founder of Agua Viva Dies at Age 47

Jay Substad, of Lakeville, led mission trips over a period of 10 years.

Maple Grove

New Basswood Proposal Means Census Area 284 Will Stay

Whether it makes parents happy or mad, the revised proposal allows the neighborhood to stay at Basswood Elementary, and open-enrolled students at Basswood will be moved.

Minnetonka

Carlson Plans Luxury 'Carlson Island Apartments'

Residents would be able to live in the apartments and work at Carlson Center, creating 'a unique opportunity that many other municipalities are finding success in.'

Northfield

Nominations Open for 2014 Northfield High School Distinguished Alumnus Award

Nominations will be accepted through Feb. 28.

Oakdale

Target Lays Off 475

The company is also leaving 700 open positions unfilled.

Look Ahead: Best Snowman of Oakdale Contest

Winner Will Receive a $100 Gift Certificate.

Richfield

Richfield Natives Make Marquette University Fall Dean's List

Marquette University is located in Milwaukee.

St. Louis Park

23 Kids Evacuated From Kenwood Gymnastics After Carbon Monoxide Leak

Four children had elevated carbon monoxide levels Monday morning after a malfunctioning heater caused a gas leak at St. Louis Park's Kenwood Gymnastics facility on Beltline Boulevard.

SLP Hockey Association Donating $200k for New Rec Center PA System, Other Improvements

The funds will be used for hockey-related improvements agreed upon by the association and the city council.

St. Michael

Minnesota DNR Teams with St. Michael Staff to Clean Up Crow River Banks

A new way at battling bank erosion the Crow River as it winds through St. Michael is saving people's backyards, and the city some valuable cash.

As Caucus Night Approaches, Tom Emmer Releases First Campaign Ad

The former Wright County legislator continues to be the frontrunner, in terms of cash and exposure, to replace Rep. Michele Bachmann in the Sixth District.

Stillwater

'Good Lord! Whose Mind Would Go There!': People Say 'Stillwater Log Jam' Isn't Vulgar

'Wow! Some people need to give it a rest!' was typical of comments at the Stillwater Patch Facebook page.

Woodbury

Area Business Selected to Convert State Farm Building

Property Vacant For About Seven Years.

Woodbury Doctor Cited For Misconduct

Doctor Practiced at Health Partners Woodbury Clinic.

Woodbury Brugger’s Bagels to Unveil Fresh Look

$10,000 Artist Challenge to Add Finishing Touch to New Design.


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