Company Pays Penalty, Activities Director Gone and Gas Leak: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selections include a legislator's regret about gay-marriage, suburb sirens, long emergency room waits, Running Aces complaint and new business openings.

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. Wayzata Company Agrees to Pay More than $400k for Violating Clean Water Act DMH Partners North, LLC, agreed to pay a $75,000 civil penalty to the U.S. and to purchase wetland credits valued at approximately $340,000. Westonka Activities Director Resigns in Wake of 'Harlem Shake' Suspensions Dion Koltes came under heavy fire from parents in the Westonka community following the suspension of several students for performing the "Harlem Shake" during a lunch hour. Edina…

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New Southdale Stores, Bowling Alley Closure, Former Joe Senser’s Spot Filled: West Metro Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the west metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s your update for August 2012.

The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Hardee's Coming to Richfield? It's a Possibility The international chain announced plans to open as many as 59 new restaurants around the Twin Cities in the next five years, with Richfield being a possible location. Woman Starts Her Own Skin Care Company Cynthia Ransom has created Cream for a Cause, a company that sells high quality natural skin care products. Butter Bakery in Minneapolis Seeking Help To Move The Lyndale favorite …

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Affordable Services at New Animal Hospital Keep Pets With Families

Mission Animal Hospital opened Monday on Shady Oak Road.

Melanie Sharpe has been a veterinarian since 2001 and has spent most of that time working with shelters. She went to Ohio State for veterinary school and then worked at the university’s shelter program upon graduation. Although Sharpe did spend a total four years in private practice, she was most recently a senior veterinarian at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley. The Deephaven resident, who has a border collie of her own named Zorro, is bringing her skills back to the world of private practice, though. On Monday, she opened Mission Animal Hospital at 4338 Shady Oak Road on the Hopkins-Minnetonka border. Sharpe isn’t starting her own practice on a whim. She doesn’t think there are many options for affordable pet care in the Twin …

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Pizza Places and Dessert Shops Open: West Metro Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the west metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s your update for July 2012.

The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, Shakopee, and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Green Cleaning Company Opens in Golden Valley The company boasts a "green" angle as well - most of the products used are biodegradable and the water can be reused. Public Access TV Studio Faces Possible Closure A handful of citizens in Minnetonka advocated keeping the studio open. Pizza Luce Opens in Richfield There was also a pre-opening event with all sales being donated to VEAP. Bayers Hardware To Close Sept. 1 Bayers out-competed by …

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Jon McCullough

4:11 pm on Monday, July 30, 2012

Nadia Cakes is sooo good!   more ›

Jobs, Development and Restaurants: West Metro Business Roundup

Are you wondering what businesses are opening or closing in the west metro or otherwise making the news? Here’s your update for June.

The following is a collection of business related articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Have No Fear, Pizza Luce Will Have Beer—And Hopefully Open Mid-Summer The newest addition to the Pizza Luce franchise will hopefully open by the end of July 2012 in the former Bridgeman's space on 66th Street in Richfield. In addition, the business was awarded its on-sale intoxicating and Sunday liquor license in mid-June. Obama Talks Jobs For Vets at Honeywell in Golden Valley While visiting Golden Valley based Honeywell in June, the president urged Congress to pass …

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Caitlin Burgess

12:39 am on Thursday, June 28, 2012

I can't wait for the weekend brunch!   more ›

Patch Picks

Patch Picks: Innovative New Businesses

New local establishments offer a range of services

Nine Maternity Clothing Consignment Opened in 2008, Nine makes name-brand maternity wear available for reasonable prices. It also accepts like-new maternity wear from specific brands, such as Gap or Old Navy. Aji Contemporary Japanese Aji, on Mainstreet, began serving modern Japanese food to Hopkins diners in 2011. Its fresh take on the East-Asian cuisine means that it has something for everyone. Although sushi is the main attraction, its other dishes include dumplings and even chicken wings, all for around $10 Our Space This Christian daycare facility provides care for children both before and after school. Opened in 2007, it works with parents to enable a safe setting for learning. Samba Taste of Brazil This Brazilian restaurant opened …

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Another Building Upgrade? You Bet!

A building at Seventh Street and 11th Avenue is just the latest Hopkins building to get a makeover.

The spurt of beautification around Hopkins continues with a makeover to a building at Seventh Street South and 11th Avenue South. DNR Real Estate bought the near-empty building in February and had it full by March, said Doug Petty, with DNR. The company has already started work on an improved exterior and plans other upgrades, such as new signage and irrigated landscaping. In the next couple years, it plans a parking lot replacement. The improvements comes at about the same time as: The Seventh Street building hasn’t been at its best in recent times. It was previously the site of a business that made plumbing fittings. But the man who owned the building died, leaving ownership to his wife. The business shrunk until it occupied just one bay…

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