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Fourth-Grader Dies and Gas Leak at High School: News Roundup

The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include a grieving father who wrote an open letter to young people about heroin use.

The company, which has an Eagan location, is cutting 3,000 jobs.

Eagan Native Helps Create Amplatz Children's Hospital 'Brave' Video

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Nurses at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital created a video to Sara Bareilles's song "Brave."

Edina

Edina Schools Expecting 200 More Students Over Next Five Years

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Staff presented their annual enrollment report to the school board last week.

Hundreds of Books Mean Thousands of Dollars for Edina Library

Dozens of fiction, nonfiction, children's and mystery titles were available Monday during the fall book sale.

Hudson

'Stop the Pain' That Comes with Heroin: Open Letter to Hudson's Youth

It has been one month since Ellie Berg died. Her father, Greg Berg, wrote this open letter to the youth of Hudson.

Lakeville

Lakeville North Girls Soccer Team Takes Second at State

Lakeville North played Minnetonka in the championship game.

Lakeville South Girls Cross Country Team Wins Section 1AA Championship

Lakeville South's Kaytlyn finished the meet in first place while a Lakeville North runner finished in second place

Maple Grove

Good Question: What Is The Proper Time To Trick-or-Treat?

Check out what our readers have to say about Halloween night etiquette.

Minnetonka

Officers' Names Released in Minnetonka Officer-Involved Shooting

Michael Regner Tray, 27, died of multiple gunshot wounds.

Northfield

The Contented Cow Throws 'Movember' Kick-Off Party

The Northfield pub is joining the cause to support men's health awareness.

Oakdale

Principal at Oakdale’s Transfiguration Catholic School Spends Day on the Roof

After students at the Oakdale school surpassed their $40,000 goal for a major fundraiser earlier this month, Jan Heuman agreed to spend the day on the roof.

Caribou Coffee Celebrates New Oakdale Shop

The coffee shop is now open at 6014 Highway 36 Boulevard in Oakdale.

Oakdale Skater to Perform With Disney On Ice

Steven Grant will appear in December for “Passport to Adventure” Xcel Energy Center.

Richfield

Veterans March 23 Miles for Suicide Awareness

A "ruck march" took veterans and their supporters through Richfield last week.

St. Louis Park

Honey & Rye Open on Excelsior: Pumpkin Scones, Monkey Rolls A Hit

The bakery is open in the space formerly occupied by S & D Dry Cleaning.

St. Michael

Fieldstone Fourth-Grader Dies Unexpectedly over the Weekend

Derek Rowe, 9, of Albertville, died after suffering an asthma attack and respiratory failure.

Stillwater

Whispers and Footsteps: 5 Clips of (Purported) Paranormal Activity at Stillwater Warden's House

The Johnsdale Paranormal Group left cameras running overnight inside the local landmark, catching the sounds of footsteps, a door and voices and glimpses of a flickering light and what could be a face.

Woodbury

Gas Leak Forces East Ridge High School Evacuation

Students were taken in at two nearby churches. Those who drove to school could not leave, but parents with identification could pick up their children.

Woodbury’s Friendly ‘Marty the UPS Guy’ Retires

Marty Hoschette delivered packages to Woodbury homes and businesses for 25 years.

Report: Woodbury Residents File Petition Over Hunting Concerns

The city recently made changes to its hunting map.

Woodbury Figure Skating Club Alum to Perform With Disney On Ice

Steven Grant will appear in December for “Passport to Adventure” Xcel Energy Center. 


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