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Maple Grove: A 2013 Year in Review

A look back at the most read and talked about stories of the past year.

As we prepare to begin a new chapter in 2014, now is the time to look back on the year that was to reflect on the successes and also the challenges. Here are the top stories of the year on Maple Grove Patch.

Happy New Year! 


January

13 Maple Grove Boys Hockey Players Reportedly Suspended for Several Games
Osseo School District: "The off-campus incident that was reported to school officials this week took place in mid-December."

Hundreds of Teachers Rally Against Standards Based Grading

Teachers pleaded with school board members Tuesday night to amend or end Standards Based Grading practices, among other initiatives.

New Maple Grove Businesses in 2013

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A look at some of the new businesses that are reportedly opening in Maple Grove during 2013.

February

Two Maple Grove Residents Die After Lake Minnetonka Incident

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A man in his 30’s and an elderly woman passed away following an incident after their vehicle became submerged Feb. 2.

Photos: Maple Grove Polar Bear Plunge 2013

The annual event benefits Minnesota Special Olympics.

District 279 Looks to Cut More Than 70 Teachers in Next Two Years

If the budget proposal is accepted, and no additional revenue is received, Osseo Area Schools will need to reduce staff, leading to larger class sizes.

March

Construction Starts on Whole Foods Market Maple Grove Store

A completion date has been tentatively scheduled for the new natural and organic foods supermarket.

WhirlyBall Twin Cities Prepares for Maple Grove Opening

The new entertainment venue is located at the former Mann Theatre building.

Maple Grove Senior High Head Hockey Coach Stefano Won’t Return Next Season

The news of coaching change reportedly came on the heels of the final game of the season against Centennial High School in which Maple Grove lost.

April

Fire Destroys Maple Grove Home

No one was injured in the fire on the 7700 block of Chesshire Lane North.

Brooklyn Park Man Pulled From Maple Grove Pond Dies

The 20-year-old man was pulled from the pond near the 12300 block of Elm Creek Boulevard.

May

Two School Levy Requests to be on November 2013 Election Ballot

The Osseo School District 279 School Board voted to request an operating and technology levy from voters in a special election Nov. 5.

Replay: Video of Same-Sex Marriage Debate, Vote at MN House

The Minnesota House of Representatives takes up the bill at noon on Thursday, May 9, 2013.

June 

Five Injured in I-94 Westbound Accident Thursday Near Maple Grove

Traffic impacted eastbound and westbound travelers on I-94 for about three hours when portions of the road were closed Thursday, June 27, 2013.

Most Maple Grove Power Outages Restored Friday Afternoon

Hundreds customers were without electricity in Maple Grove as a result of overnight storms June 21, 2013.

New Uses in Maple Grove Opens June 20

The new business is located next to Kyoto Sushi.

July

Construction Starts for New Chick-fil-A Restaurant in Maple Grove

If weather and working conditions continue to cooperate, it could open in the fall of 2013.

Maple Grove Days 2013 Photos, Video

From the Pierre Bottineau Parade to the business expo, check out some of the coverage you might have missed from Maple Grove Days 2013.

Boy, 2, Dead at Maple Grove Hospital after Vehicle Hit Him in Corcoran

It happened on Maple Hills Road at the Maple Hills Estates manufactured-home park.

August

One Dead, One Injuried After Tuesday Motorcycle Accident in Maple Grove

A motorcycle hit mailboxes and crashed in a residential neighborhood on Upland Lane, according to reports.

Shrub Starts Fire at High Grove Home

No one was hurt in the three-alarm fire that started late Tuesday afternoon.

September

California Pizza Kitchen Closes in Maple Grove

A new business is reportedly to open at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes location in 2014.

Chick-fil-A Announces Opening Date in Maple Grove

The new restaurant also has a few job openings.

Maple Grove Woman Dies After Rear-Ending Stopped Semi

The crash happened Monday night on Interstate 694.

October

Minnesota’s Biggest Liquor Store Opening in Maple Grove

Haskell’s is putting in a store next to Target.

Rusty Taco to Open in Maple Grove

The new business will fill a spot vacated in southern Maple Grove.

November

Maple Grove Teen Gets Unusual Sentence For Role In Heroin Death

Katelyn Dreyling will spend time in jail, but she will not spend as much time there as the state would have liked.

Neighborhood Fears Serial Burglar in Maple Grove

In all incidents, the suspect(s) broke a rear sliding glass or patio door and stole jewelry and cash.

Live Results: Osseo Voters Approve Both School District Levies

The operating levy and technology levy requests both passed overwhelmingly.

December

Woman Shot at Maple Grove Apartment

An 18-year-old woman is currently being treated for what appears to be nonlife-threatening injuries from a single gunshot wound.

Former Osseo Priest On List Of Alleged Child Abusers

The list of priests “credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors in the archdiocese" was released today.

Patrick's Bakery & Café Is Coming Soon to Maple Grove

The bakery will be located in the former home of the California Pizza Kitchen at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes opening in January.

What's Being Built in the Rainbow Foods Lot?

A multi-tenant building is being constructed in the parking lot near Rainbow Foods and Big Lots.

What do you think was the most important news in 2013? Leave a comment below.


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