Storm Damage and 'So You Think You Can Dance': Pick of Our Patches

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.

Photos: Thursday Overnight Storm Damage In Maple Grove

Hundreds remained without power the morning of June 21, 2013

Photos: Plymouth Storm Damage Morning of June 21

Plymouth was not spared damage from the overnight storm June 21.

Photos: Morning After The Storm In Golden Valley

The overnight storm, strong wind gusts and heavy rain hit some people hard while others only had to contend with tidying up their yards.

Minnetonka's Alan Bersten Makes Top 20 on 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Watch the ballroom dancer's performance from Tuesday night here.

Edina Dance Studio Owner Cut from 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Gene Bersten, owner of the Dance With Us America studio at Southdale Center, was cut from the Fox reality competition on Tuesday. His younger brother Alan made it into the Top 20.

Twin Cities Pro-Gun Group Cancels Plans for 'Open Streets Display'

Twin Cities Gun Owners & Carry Forum decided to stay away from the Saturday event for the "safety" of its members.

Crack a Smile for Fridley Billboard?

Encouraging colonoscopies is the message behind Minnesota Department of Health campaign.

Check Out the Cutest Permit Request Ever

Two young Eden Prairie residents wanted to make sure they had the proper permission before they started their dream project.

Six Ways Southwest LRT Could Hurt Hopkins

Hopkins is overwhelmingly supportive of the light rail line, but it must avoid these problems

Albertville Youth Receives ‘Make-A-Wish’ During AFCD Parade

The 10-year-old youth with Hodgkin’s lymphoma received the surprise news from the Albertville Fire Department.

Richfield's Bellies to Babies Branches Out with Store in St. Paul

The consignment store grew out of a garage.

Shakopee's Canterbury Park Hosts Fireworks, Wiener Dog Races

One of the region's largest fireworks shows–and smallest dog races–lights up Canterbury beginning July 3.