Sunday, March 31, 2013
This week's selection includes a new Islamic U of M, a malt shop's anniversary, Lyndale Gardesn final plans, a new church, a city's surplus and I-94 headaches on the way.
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. VIDEO: Meet Mark Andrew, Contestant on NBC's 'The Voice' From Eden Prairie On Season 4 of the hit show "The Voice," Eden Prairie's Mark Andrew breaks onto the scene. Tom Windle of Maple Grove Throws U of M's First 9-Inning No-Hitter Since 1931 The former Osseo High pitcher told gophersports.com why he chose to stay close to home for college and the support he gets from his hockey-playing twin brother, Sam. Shakopee Considers $400,000 Enticement Package for Data …
Monday, February 25, 2013
A wrap-up of police, fire and court related news reported in the west metro for Feb. 17-23, 2013, including the arrest of a convicted felon and the death of a couple following a car accident.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2013. Click on the headline to read the full story. Fleeing From Police, Criminal Sexual Conduct: Plymouth Resident Court Appearances One Plymouth man faces charges for violating predatory offender registration requirements. Semi Overturns Near I-94, Maple Grove Parkway Exit in Maple Grove Police say no one was injured during the accident Monday evening. Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Golden Valley The Golden Valley resident previously spent five years in …
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Joann E. Bieker’s injuries aren’t life threatening
A Hopkins woman was among those hurt in a Monday crash that killed four North Dakota State University roommates returning home to school from the Twin Cities. Joann E. Bieker’s injuries aren’t life threatening, according to a State Patrol report. The 71-year-old was a passenger in a 2007 Toyota Corolla that was driving east on Interstate 94, west of Alexandria. The NDSU students were driving west at the same time. Their 2005 Chevrolet Malibu crossed the median and was broadsided by a 2008 Ford Expedition. The Corolla—driven by Kari S. Christensen of Ramsey—then rear-ended the Expedition. Christensen also received injuries that weren’t life threatening in the crash. She and Bieker were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, the Star …
