Sunday, May 19, 2013
Homeowner: “I thought a bomb went off.”
As heavy rains and thunderstorms moved through Maple Grove Sunday, May 19, a Maple Grove home on the 9900 block of Troy Lane was struck by lightning. Homeowner Deb McGray said the lightning hit the home shortly before 7 a.m. Sunday morning. “I thought a bomb went off,” she said, stating the sound was “horrific.” McGray said her husband went out the front door, saw the house on fire and advised her to call 911. Approximately 30 to 40 Maple Grove firefighters from two stations were at the home Sunday morning working on the home. Maple Grove Fire Chief Scott Anderson said 4 by 8 piece of the roof was “blown off by the lightning.” No injuries have been reported. Crews were still on the scene around 8 a.m. Sunday morning investigating an …
Monday, May 6, 2013
This week's selections include a man who shot himself in a police department parking lot, an 80-year-old woman dies in a crash and a dozen departments fight a fire.
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. Paper Left Behind After Man Shot Himself May Contain Clues to Woman's Disappearance After showing up to discuss missing person Mandy Matula, David Roe shot himself in the head. Matula is still missing, and police are looking for information. Second Suspect in Fatal Shooting Taken into Custody Justin Kenyatta Watson, 32, also known as 'Boog,' has been charged with the murder of a Shakopee teen. Mark Mauer: 'I Brought This Upon Myself' 'I didn't kill anybody. I didn't…
Saturday, May 4, 2013
The fire was reported around 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4.
Four of the Maple Grove Fire Department stations responded to a house fire on the 7600 block of Mariner Place North around 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4. More than five people live in the home, according to Maple Grove Fire Chief Scott Anderson, who indicated there were no injuries reported. The fire had reportedly started in the basement and had spread to the upper floor by the time crews had arrived. As of approximately 9:30 a.m., crews remained on the scene clearing remaining hot spots in the house. Anderson said the rest of the morning would be spent investigating the cause of the fire. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Crews from St. Michael, Albertville, Maple Grove, Loretto, Hanover, Osseo, Hamel, Anoka-Champlain, Rogers, Ramsey, Brooklyn Park, St. Louis Park, Andover and Dayton were among those that battled the fire Thursday on the rural property.
At least 12 fire departments responded to a fire in rural Dayton Thursday afternoon. The fire started at about 3 p.m. near the corner of North Diamond Lake Road and Zanibar Lane in Dayton. Neighbor Terry Bodell said he saw the fire when he came home at about 3 p.m. and thought that it been going for a little while. Property owner Adrian Dahlheimer told Patch the fire seemed to have started near some hay and a feed barn. There are no injuries, and the sheep on premise got out safely. As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the fire had destroyed a trailer home and a shed, and firefighters were battling multiple fires on the property. (The location of the fire as reported online at the Police Clips Facebook page and the Twin Cities Incident Page (TCIP) is …
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Monday, April 29, 2013
The Maple Grove Fire Department also responded to a medical incident.
The following are incidents were responded to by the Maple Grove Fire Department from April 15-21, 2013. Details provided by the fire department. April 15 April 16 April 18 April 21 There were also four incidents of false or malfunctioning alarms. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
This week's selections include women charged with burglary, man charged with 13 robberies pleads guilty to one, firefighters save paramedic and theft from Walmart.
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. Trial Starts for Tim Huber, Charged with Murder in Death of Tim Larson of Albertville Jury selection is the first order of business in a trial set to last three weeks. Minneapolis Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder for Fatal Shooting Steven Andre Moore, 27, has been charged with four felony offenses in connection with the death of a Shakopee High student. Fire Destroys Maple Grove Home Wednesday Evening No one was injured in the fire on the 7700 block of …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
This week's compilation includes a visit from the governor, a bill to slash the state contribution to the Vikings stadium, and a new wine bar and bistro.
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. Two Escape from House Fire Caused By Tree Falling on Power Line One person had to be rescued from a back bedroom during the 4:30 a.m. incident while snow was falling. Fire Destroys Maple Grove Home Wednesday Evening No one was injured in the fire on the 7700 block of Chesshire Lane North Lake Minnetonka Woman Was Caught in 'Grey Area' Near Boston Marathon Finish Line Elaine DeVries: “People were saying there could be a terrorist there or more bombs. I did see people…
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The department also responded to several medical calls.
The following are incidents were responded to by the Maple Grove Fire Department from April 1-7, 2013. Details provided by the fire department. April 1 April 2 April 4 April 6 April 7 Video courtesy of Twin Cities Fire Wire. Follow us on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our daily newsletter
Sunday, April 14, 2013
This week's compilation includes the death of a grocery chain's namesake, Chelsea Clinton presents top prize to student and a manufactured home fire.
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. (UPDATED) Washburn HS under Code Yellow as Students Protest AD Firing Students taking part will be suspended, school administration said. The Star Tribune reported that Athletic Director Dan Pratt was or will be fired in connection with the purchase of a new playing-field scoreboard. UPDATED: SW Journal Reports Principal Carol Markham-Cousins Out at Washburn HS Robert McCauley is now substitute principal at Washburn, a Minneapolis school district spokesman told the …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
This week's selections include a racetrack's end, a resident still in danger of losing her home to foreclosure and all-day, everyday kindergarten.
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. Memorial Service Scheduled for Eden Prairie Teacher Jodi L. Heyman died March 23 at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer. Multi-Level House Fire on Oxford Road in Shakopee Multiple fire departments were called to the scene of a house fire in the Dean Lakes area. Pedestrians Play Frogger at Moore Lake Beach Bus patrons are clashing with speeding cars. Pedestrians deserve more respect. Yorktown Park Community Garden Gets Council Approval Registration for garden …
Jane
11:12 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
This place is a dump. I am not sure why the city allows this. He lost his home and was living in a camper. He now lost the camper so what is he going to do? Live in the old train car. This guy is weird! more ›