Sunday, May 20, 2012
This week's selection includes talk of another Human Rights Commission in Golden Valley and tough financial talks in Shakopee.
Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) UPDATED: Joshua Fuchs Resigns As High School Principal He will finish out the school year. Joshua Fuchs Releases Statement on Resignation He said his resignation was to ensure his employment and professional direction were "aligned." St. Michael-Albertville Senior Defines Determination Kathryn Jesperson captured the hearts of many at the St. Michael-Albertville High School Grand March last month. But her life is a triumph over a heart that almost failed her. Parents Express …
The Hennepin County Library, which is part of Metropolitan Library Service Agency, will close the Museum Adventure Pass program Sept. 3, 2012.
Everyone who has spent time gazing at the Museum Adventure Pass kiosks their local Hennepin County Library, but never followed through on their curiosity, now is your last chance. The program and the opportunity to visit area museums and other Twin Cities destinations for free goes through Sept. 3, 2012. It is the sixth final year for the Museum Adventure Pass program, which has been a partnership between Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and Macy's. During the past five years, the participating cultural organizations have donated 1.3 million worth of free admissions to library patrons in the metro area, according to a MELSA press release when the program started its final year in the fall of 2011. A program, MELSA said, which …
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Osseo Senior High parents and prom goers, upload your prom photos to Patch to share with others.
Osseo Senior High students head to Earle Brown Convention Center in Brooklyn Center on May 19. Share your prom photos by uploading to Maple Grove Patch. To add your images, click on the "Upload Photos and Video" button under the photo. Make sure to pass along the link to others to share their photos!
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual open house May 17.
The annual Hennepin County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual open house May 17 at the Sheriff's Enforcement Services Division in Brooklyn Park. The event is part of the Law Enforcement week and included highlights suchas dive team demonstrations, extrications using the "jaws of life', mounted patrol and more.
Tell us your favorite dog park in the area to let your pet play.
When the weather is warm, which area dog park do you bring your pet? Vote for your favorite in the poll below, and remember to click on the links above to rate the park on its Patch Place listing. You can even leave a review and share your thoughts in comments. This week, we have the off-leash dog area at Fish Lake Regional Park and Elm Creek Regional Park as well as the Plymouth Dog Park. If there's another spot that we missed, tell us in the comments section below so we can consider adding it. The poll opens 5:30 a.m. May 19 and remains open through 5 p.m. Sunday, May 27, 2012. Then, we'll announce the Readers' Choice for the best area dog park. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. …
Friday, May 18, 2012
The following arrest information was supplied by the Maple Grove Police Department in an adult arrest report for May 7 through May 12. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Students in all grades at Rush Creek Elementary ran in the PTO Fun Run May 17.
Through wind and warmth, Rush Creek Elementary students in kindergarten through sixth grade took to the baseball field May 17 for the PTO Fun Run. Have photos from the Fun Run? Share them on Patch! Editor’s note: Be sure to follow Maple Grove Patch on Twitter, like us on Facebook and sign up for our newsletters, which send you updates about stories, breaking news, announcements, events and blogs on the site.
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Thursday, May 17, 2012
County Board Chair Mike Opat delivered the 2012 address today in Plymouth.
Hennepin County Board Chair Mike Opat gave the State of the County address today at the Plymouth Creek Center in Plymouth. The TwinWest Chamber of Commerce hosted the event. A State of the County address hasn't been given since 2009. The reason? "There have been no speeches because given the state of the economy and federal and state budgets there wasn’t much I could say that was interesting enough to warrant an event like this," Opat said. "Like the rest of public-sector America…we have been hunkered down and focused on the basics." During his speech, Opat touched on changes to several areas of the County, that were also highlighted in a county press release: Budget/Finances "The State of Hennepin County is one of flat budgets and …
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Apparently there is an "evil" clown that is hired to scare a child in the days leading up to his or her birthday. What?
A couple weeks ago, our Parents Talk discussion was on creepy kids toys. Many agreed that a clown, anything having to do with a clown or anything resembling a clown was straight up creepy. Well, an actor in the Swiss city of Lucerne has set himself up as the "evil" birthday clown. According to the Huffington Post and the Austrian Times, for a fee, parents can hire this psychotic clown—played by actor Dominic Deville—to leave menacing, booby-trapped letters for their children. He will also tease through text messages and phone calls. Deville warns the children they are being watched and that they will soon be the victim of an attack. At the end of the terror-filled week, the birthday boy or girl catches a cake in the face. According to the …
Have some blossoms blooming? A patch of perky petunias or lovely lilacs? Submit your spring photos on Patch and you could win a prize!
Do you have some great spring photos to share? Here’s your chance to show off your flowers and other spring photos to other Patch users – and possibility win a prize! It’s pretty simple, here’s all you have to do: Of course, we encourage you to share the link with your friends and family and brag about your great photo. Tell Patch and community members something awesome about your photograph in comments section below. Don’t forget to read the legal details here! See attached PDF for complete Official Rules. If you like this post, you might be interested in checking out these blogs: The "Primes" of Life -An introduction to Prime Lenses for DSLR cameras. Let’s Brighten Up Your Shade - Residential Landscape Tips Local Beauty Found in Broad …
Michael Rose
9:01 am on Friday, May 18, 2012
This does seem a bit cruel and unusual. However, I might be inclined to hire someone to mess with my 18+ child (I don't have one...this is hypothetical). That actually could be kind of funny..."Punking" your college freshman son/daughter could be cool. For instance, maybe you could hire an impostor dorm roommate, who would be the biggest jerk of all time. Then, a few days in, you could reveal the… more ›