Monday, January 28, 2013
The Pioneer Press reported that some east metro legislators say their regions are being left out of rail plans. Patch wants to know what you think.
Most of the recent debate over rail has been between those who want to spend more money on light rail and those who prefer spending the money on roads and buses. On Sunday, though, the Pioneer Press had a look at a light issue that hasn’t garnered as much attention: Is the east metro getting its share of rail projects? The paper notes that St. Paul’s only rail line right now is Amtrak and that the city is on track to add just one light rail line, the Central Corridor Light Rail line running between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Minneapolis, on the other hand, could someday be the starting point of the Hiawatha, Southwest, Bottineau, Central Corridor and Northstar lines. Some east metro legislators say that’s not fair. State officials and …
Monday, January 7, 2013
A wrap-up of police, fire and court related news reported in the west metro for the week of Dec. 30, 2012 to Jan. 5, 2013.
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 Dec. 30–Jan. 5, 2012. Click on the headline to read the full story.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Businesses opened, closed and otherwise made the news throughout the west metro in 2012.
Year in Review 2012 The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Eden Prairie, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael in 2012. Click on the headline to read the full story.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Details on high-speed chase charge and a murder victim identified were also reported. A wrap-up of crime, fire and court incidents in the west metro for the week of Nov. 18-25, 2012.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Victims Identified in Minnetonka House Fire A married couple was found deceased in their home on Westwood Road, north of I-394, after a Black Friday fire. Vehicle Forced Out of Traffic Lane The latest Plymouth Police blotter shows a vehicle-type assault and a suspected juvenile assailant strangling another person. Teen Charged in Multi-City High-Speed Chase A 17-year-old male has been charged for fleeing a police officer in a high-speed chase that went…
Monday, November 19, 2012
There was also a report of Domino’s delivery driver being robbed and indictment in a multimillion dollar fraud scheme. A wrap-up of crime, fire and court incidents in the west metro for the week of Nov. 4-10, 2012.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story. Men Charged with Receiving 10 Pounds of Marijuana in Plymouth The three men were arrested when police executed a search warrant at a Plymouth home. UPDATED: Golden Valley, Plymouth and Maple Grove Police Involved in 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. Police, City Inspectors Crack Down On Minneapolis Motels Owners struggling with …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Find out where and how to observe the Jewish holiday in the area.
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Yom Kippur is, in short, the holiest day of the year in Jewish religion and culture. It is also referred to as the “Day of Atonement,” and the tradition is to solemnly fast for repentance and atonement of sins. Yom Kippur marks the end of the annual High Holy Day period (Sept. 16 to Sept. 26 in 2012), which begins with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. On Sept. 25, observation will begin at sunset. The west metro, of course, has a rich Jewish tradition, and many local religious institutions will be marking the holiday. Follow the links below for information from a specific institution: Yom Kippur falls annually on the 10th day of Tishrei, a month on the Hebrew calendar, which is nine days after the first day of Rosh Hashanah. To observe …
Sunday, September 16, 2012
From military to tractors, there is a wide range of corn maze themes for the 2012 season within driving distance of Hopkins.
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Sunday, September 16, 2012
With several area corn mazes spanning acres of land, they provide an opportunity to enjoy getting lost. Here are some of the west metro corn mazes you can find less than an hour's drive from Hopkins: Now open for 2012 season Apple Jack Orchard This family owned orchard, which opened in 1983, includes a corn maze, wagon rides, corn maze, petting zoo and more. This year’s theme is tractors. The maze opened for the 2012 season Sept. 1 and goes through October. Sever’s Corn Maze Sever's Corn Maze and Fall Festival started up for the 2012 season for Sept. 14 and goes through Oct. 28. This year’s maze theme is “Harvesting Memories.” Patrons cannot only check out the maze, but a variety of activities Tire Mountain, Pumpkin Blasters and Goat World…
Friday, August 31, 2012
Each week we'll take a quick trip around the West Metro from a football roundup. Here's a look at the games from Thursday night in Week One.
There were some tight-knit games and a couple of blowouts in Week One of the Minnesota High School League football season, but no huge upsets to rock the prep sports world in Thursday night's heat. Maple Grove, Wayzata and Osseo were all big winners in the new Class 6A, with St. Michael-Albertville falling to Cambridge-Isanti in a mild upset over the Mississippi 8. Here's a look around the West Metro. Wayzata 52, Bloomington Jefferson 7 Team Purple looks like it's ready to make another run to the Mall of America turf, dominating from the start of its opening night matchup at home versus Bloomington Jefferson. Tanner Bedard carried the ball for two touchdowns, and Reid Pettersen had two more from his QB spot, as Wayzata led 35-0 at the …
Friday, July 20, 2012
A look at what Twitter users around the 55343 zip code had to say about Friday's shooting.
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Friday, June 29, 2012
In May, the county lost about 2,000 jobs. The state unemployment rate dropped slightly, while the nation's rate increased.
High-profile redevelopment projects are a can’t-miss sign of growth here in Hopkins, but Hennepin County’s unemployment increased slightly in May as about 2,000 jobs were lost. The county’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in May, according to Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development. The unemployment level remains 0.9 percent less than the 6 percent reported in May 2011. But it’s still higher than the 4.8 percent reported in April 2012, which had been the lowest unemployment level for the county since May 2008. In May, 33,429 people out of the county’s 661,518-person labor force was unemployed. TwinWest Chamber President Bruce Nustad said a rate that stable is “somewhat encouraging.” But he expects the unemployment…
Matthew Kilanowski
3:25 pm on Monday, January 28, 2013
No idea why Texas has it. And that's not even the full system, the map is from around 20 years before the peak build-out. If I get a moment, I'll flip through my copy of Twin Cities by Trolley. I'm pretty sure that the book lists the most profitable streetcar lines, and I'm also sure that the light rail lines currently in the works generally follow the most profitable lines from the old system. … more ›