Thursday, March 7, 2013
The planes would be nearly three-quarters of a mile above the ground by the time they reach Hopkins.
Hopkins may not see much difference in airplane noise even if Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s most controversial changes in flight paths occur and bring more planes over Hopkins. Although the community would see more flights, its distance from the airport means planes would be about 3,700 feet above the ground on average when they enter the Hopkins’ borders, said Chad Leqve, Director of the Environment for the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC). “That’s a ways above the ground, and that’s helpful from a noise perspective,” Leqve told the council Tuesday. It’s also about the same height—just under three-quarters of a mile—that planes fly over Hopkins now. MAC drew attention last fall when the Federal Aviation Administration…
Sunday, November 25, 2012
This week's selection includes a new store that creates new clothes from old, two amputees who share their stories with students, and an important coin toss.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will 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, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Minneapolis Teen Charged In Multi-City High-Speed Chase Burglary suspects led police on a chase for 17 miles early Tuesday morning. The chase ended in Maple Grove, where three men were arrested. MAC Nixes Flight Pattern Shifts for Edina Skies Edina skies are safe for the time being, after the Metropolitan Airports Commission opted to nix a major shift in flight patterns over select swaths of the city. Owner Says Prices Will Be Cheap at New Liquor Store in St. Louis Park …
Friday, November 23, 2012
The most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments from around the west metro between Nov. 16 and Nov. 22.
Each week, Patch users contribute numerous insights, opinions and observations. The following is a collection of the most thoughtful, moving, controversial or just plain funny comments that appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Richfield, Shakopee, Plymouth, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story and join in the conversation. (The comments below are not meant to reflect the opinions of Patch or its staff.) *** Disqualifications at State Cost Minnetonka Girls the State Swimming Title What looked like a victory at state by 44.5 points ended in a fourth place finish for the Skipper swimming and diving team. georgia was impressed with the team's reaction: Good …
