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Good News: Setting Records, Pro Athletes and 'Saved' Dancer
We've compiled the happiest stories from the west metro over the past week.
Compiled by Kevira Voegele
Editor’s Note: This compilation of good news is from the following Patch sites: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Mendota Heights, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael.
Bootsma, Plummer Qualify for Worlds Team With Record-Setting Swims
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Two local swimmers had a successful week.
Edina Native to Become Personnel Director for 2014 Olympic Hockey Team
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Brian Burke will be introduced as director of player personnel for the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team on Saturday.
Hoop Dreams: How Hopkins High Flier Hopes to Land a Pro Contract
Torrieo Williams says his goal is to land a spot on a European team by the end of summer. From there, well, anything is possible.
Minnetonka's Alan Bersten Was 'Saved' Tuesday on 'So You Think You Can Dance'
On Tuesday night, Alan Bersten escaped elimination. Watch the blindfolded contemporary dance that saved him here.
Connor Hurley Tapped For Buffalo, NY NHL Team
Hurley was the youngest player in this year's NHL draft.
Minnetonka Hockey Player Chosen in Second Round of NHL Draft
The St. Louis Blues chose Gopher recruit Tommy Vannelli as the 47th pick of the draft overall.
In NBA Draft, Dallas Takes St. Louis Park Native Mike Muscala
The 6-11 center from Bucknell University was picked 44th.
New Principal Selected for SLP High School
Joann Karetov is current a principal in Columbia Heights.
VIDEO: Plymouth City Manager Laurie Ahrens Retirement Party June 27
The mayor proclaimed June 27 as Laurie Ahrens Day in Plymouth and Ahrens talked about her time working for the city of Plymouth.
20 Plymouth Volunteers Recognized With Service Awards
This video and story is one of five in a series of the June volunteer service awards ceremony in Plymouth.
STMA Schools Retirees Recognized by School Board for Years of Service
School board members presented each retiree with a plaque and lifetime activities pass.
Blake School Teacher's Art Becomes Part of Minneapolis Exhibition
Upper School visual arts teacher Bill Colburn is part of Intermedia Arts’ 554CHANGE show.
Eden Prairie Officer Named to ‘DWI Enforcer All-Star Squad’
Officer Todd Groves made 89 drunken driving arrests in 2012.
Matt Olson made 60 DWI arrests in 2012. He and others were to be recognized before Thursday's Minnesota Twins game at Target Field.
City of Eden Prairie, Three EP Businesses Receive Wellness Awards from Hennepin County
The Wellness by Design Awards recognizes employers “who make employee health a priority through wellness policies and programs.”
City of Minnetonka, Five Minnetonka Businesses Receive Wellness Awards from Hennepin County
The Wellness by Design Awards recognizes employers “who make employee health a priority through wellness policies and programs.”
Shakopee Tribe To Give City Thousands To Pay For Police
This is the first time the governments have engaged in cost-sharing for city services.
Superintendent Ric Dressen Named Rotarian of the Year
The Morningside chapter of the service organization gave the Edina superintendent it's annual honor.
Toua Vang endured war and famine in Laos before living for years as a refugee in Thailand.
St. Thomas Academy's Dan Baer to Play Baseball for Princeton
Baer also played for the Edina American Legion team.
Hopkins Soccer Star Gets Ready to Become a Yellow Jacket
Lily Marcelius is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Perpich Student Headed to New York City in Fall
Career in musical theater awaits Jeremy Harris.
Hopkins Grad Wins Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon
John Klecker finished with a time of 1 hour, 9 minutes and 19 seconds in the 13.1-mile race.
U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen praised the team on the House floor.
Soccer Star Gets Ready to Become a Yellow Jacket
Lily Marcelius is headed to the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Proposed Sculpture Celebrates 20 Years of Volunteerism in Plymouth
The piece of artwork will be unveiled this fall and will be located inside Plymouth City Hall.
KSTP: Richfield Pool Not Losing Money Selling Healthier Food
Mmmmmm ... fruit smoothies at the pool.
Residents, City Come Together to Clean Up St. Louis Park After Storm
St. Louis Park was one of the hardest hit cities in Friday's storm—by Monday evening, bearing the burden of almost a third of the metro area's power outages
The grant is part of an effort to create the ‘Food Shelf of the Future.’
PRISM Receives Hunger-Free Minnesota Grant
The grant is part of an effort to create the ‘Food Shelf of the Future.’
ICA Food Shelf Receives Hunger-Free Minnesota Grant
The grant is part of an effort to create the ‘Food Shelf of the Future.’
Who from Fridley Finished Grandma's Marathon 2013?
Three women and 11 men, ranging in age from 22 to 69.
Hopkins Reaches Step 3 in Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program
The award recognizes the city’s environmentally friendly efforts.
Who From Mendota Heights Finished the 2013 Grandma's Marathon?
Three local runners finished Grandma's Marathon on June 22, 2013, in Duluth.
Who from STMA Finished Grandma's Marathon 2013?
Six men, four women, all in their 30s and 40s.
Wright County Fair Announces Entertainment Headliners
Hairball with guest Forecasting Fame will be appearing along with other performers.
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