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School President Resigns, Shooting Lawsuit and Olympic Director: Pick of Our Patches

This week's compilation includes an update on a severe jet ski injury, a basketball player's hopes and a new Mall of America hotel.

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.

Reports: Totino-Grace High School President Resigns, Citing Same-Sex Relationship

William Hudson's decision is made public in a press release, according to news reporters.

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‘I Need To Be Truthful About My Life,’ Says Totino-Grace President

William Hudson cites "committed same-sex relationship" for voluntary decision to step down from post at the Catholic high school in Fridley.

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Online Petition: 'Dr. Hudson, we support you'

Change.org statement, including vow not to donate to Totino-Grace High School, drew 100 signatures overnight.

Judge: Accent Signage Lawsuit Can't Target Richfield Shooter's Estate

Andrew Engeldinger opened fire on his co-workers in Minneapolis last fall, killing five and a UPS driver.

Edina Native to Become Personnel Director for 2014 Olympic Hockey Team

Brian Burke will be introduced as director of player personnel for the 2014 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team on Saturday.

KSTP: Maple Grove Man 'Positive' after Losing Legs in Jet Ski Accident

Mark Mann may be two months away from getting prosthetic legs, according to a KSTP-TV report.

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.

Swimmers Bootsma and Plummer Qualify for Worlds Team

Record-breaking swims qualified Eden Prairie's Rachel Bootsma and Minnetonka's David Plummer for the world championship team heading to Barcelona.

Shakopee Mdewakanton Planning Mall of America Hotel

The hotel will be central to mall's planned expansion.

(PHOTOS) Twin Cities Celebrates Pride 2013

The 41st annual event was held at Loring Park in Minneapolis.

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.

MPR: David FitzSimmons to Benefit from MN United PAC

The same-sex marriage advocacy organization aims to aid 15 legislators' re-election campaigns, Minnesota Public Radio reported.

New Principal Selected for SLP High School

Joann Karetov is current a principal in Columbia Heights.

TOUR: Million-Dollar Hopkins House For Sale

It's currently the most expensive home for sale in Hopkins.

The Sights and Sounds of the 2013 Music in Plymouth

Thousands flocked July 2 to the Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth for the 41st annual Music in Plymouth.

Free Shakespeare in Wolfe Park Starting This Friday

The Public Theater of Minnesota will perform 'As You Like It' every Friday and weekend.

Trees, Wages and Culver's: Golden Valley City Council Meeting July 2 Preview

Up for approval by the Golden Valley City Council July 2 was: a contract for tree debris clean up costs, a public hearing for the proposed Culver's site and modifying wages and salaries in the police department.


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