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Storm Damage and 'So You Think You Can Dance': Pick of Our Patches

This week's selections include a pro-gun group pulls out of 'Open Streets,' a colonoscopy billboard and an adorable permit request.

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.

Minnetonka's Alan Bersten Makes Top 20 on 'So You Think You Can Dance'

Watch the ballroom dancer's performance from Tuesday night here.

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Albertville Youth Receives ‘Make-A-Wish’ During AFCD Parade

The 10-year-old youth with Hodgkin’s lymphoma received the surprise news from the Albertville Fire Department.

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Photos: Thursday Overnight Storm Damage In Maple Grove

Hundreds remained without power the morning of June 21, 2013.

Twin Cities Pro-Gun Group Cancels Plans for 'Open Streets Display'

Twin Cities Gun Owners & Carry Forum decided to stay away from the Saturday event for the "safety" of its members.

Photos: Plymouth Storm Damage Morning of June 21

Plymouth was not spared damage from the overnight storm June 21.

Photos: Morning After The Storm In Golden Valley

The overnight storm, strong wind gusts and heavy rain hit some people hard while others only had to contend with tidying up their yards.

Crack a Smile for Fridley Billboard?

Encouraging colonoscopies is the message behind Minnesota Department of Health campaign.

Check Out the Cutest Permit Request Ever

Two young Eden Prairie residents wanted to make sure they had the proper permission before they started their dream project.

Six Ways Southwest LRT Could Hurt Hopkins

Hopkins is overwhelmingly supportive of the light rail line, but it must avoid these problems

Richfield's Bellies to Babies Branches Out with Store in St. Paul

The consignment store grew out of a garage.

Shakopee's Canterbury Park Hosts Fireworks, Wiener Dog Races

One of the region's largest fireworks shows–and smallest dog races–lights up Canterbury beginning July 3.


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