House Fire, New Hockey Coach and Scene at Boston Marathon: April Top 10

Here’s a recap of the posts that generated the most interest on Maple Grove Patch in April 2013. Click on the headlines below to read the full story.

Fire Destroys Maple Grove Home

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

Includes the death of a grocery chain's namesake, Chelsea Clinton presents top prize to student and a manufactured home fire.

Includes a racetrack's end, a resident still in danger of losing her home to foreclosure and all-day, everyday kindergarten.

There are a number of job openings in Maple Grove as April 17, 2013.

New Uses Prepares for Maple Grove Opening

The new business will be located next to Kyoto Sushi.

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 Friday night.

March's business news includes at $400,000 fine, liquor violations, SimCity, Islamic University of Minnesota, a new cupcake bakery and a malt shop's 40th anniversary.

New Boys Head Hockey Coach Named at Maple Grove Senior High School

Maple Grove Senior High alumnus Tom Starkey will assume the role of head coach of the Crimson boys hockey program.

Photos: WhirlyBall Scheduled for April 22 Opening in Maple Grove

The entertainment facility will also have party rooms and a full sports bar and grill.

Maple Grove Resident Describes Scene at 2013 Boston Marathon

Boston Herald: “I was just finished and collecting my medal when it went off,” Mike McMahan of Maple Grove said.

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