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Woman Found Dead Outside Her Home in Frigid Temperatures: News Roundup
The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities include more details about a fatal helicopter crash, bees' breath and an imprisoned man returns from Abu Dhabi.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount
Should Sports Continue When Schools are Closed?
Patch wants to know what you think. Is continuing with sports and activities when schools are closed a case of misplaced priorities? Or does cancelling after-school events just cause students to unnecessarily miss out on valuable learning opportunities?
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Burnsville
Lindsey Vonn Out of 2014 Olympics
The Olympic gold medalist and former Burnsville resident said her injured knee is not strong enough for her to be able to compete in Sochi, Russia.
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Eagan
Thomson Reuters Cuts Nearly 200 Jobs in Eagan
The company notified the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development of the cuts this week.
Rasmussen College Shows Off Law Enforcement Training Facility at Ribbon Cutting
College officials and Eagan Mayor Mike Maguire attended the ribbon cutting ceremony as part of the open house activities.
Eden Prairie
Report Details Timeline of Fatal Helicopter Crash
A National Transportation Safety Board factual report released Tuesday paints a picture of events leading up to the fatal June 19 helicopter crash near the Maplewood/Oakdale border.
Dogs Staying Warm: The Twin Cities’ Cutest Winter Puppy Pics
Pet owners across the metro bundled up their four-legged friends to shield them from this week’s freezing temperatures.
Edina
The restaurant chain plans to open an Edina location in late summer.
Edina's New Fire Chief Has A Familiar Face
Tom Schmitz will rejoin the department as its chief after a two year absence.
Edina Debt Collection Firm Sued by State for Charging Exorbitant Interest
The attorney general said up to 16,000 Minnesotans could be affected.
Southdale Circle Taco Bell Plans to Tear Down, Rebuild Restaurant
The new location will be slightly smaller but more "modern," according to a letter sent to Edina's planning commission.
Teavana Tea Emporium Opening in Southdale Center
The Starbucks-owned tea shop is planning a March opening.
Fridley
Luke Thompson, alias Mippey5, is climbing the charts following a New Year’s highlight.
Hopkins
VIDEO: Hopkins Grad’s Lorde Parody Takes on Life After High School
Molly Dworsky remade Lorde’s song ‘Royals’ to mock the difficulties of aging.
Hudson
Bet You've Never Seen Frozen Bees' Breath Before
It's so cold you can see the ice that forms from the breathing of bees.
Inver Grove Heights
The 15 Best Twin Cities Winter Selfies
Bundling up for extreme temperatures doesn’t just keep you warm—it makes for a good photo!
Lake Minnetonka
Paulsen Touts Small BREW Act at Lucid Brewing
Third District Congressman Erik Paulsen (R-MN) stopped by Lucid Brewing in Minnetonka to discuss a bill he’s cosponsoring that aims to help the microbrew industry by reducing federal excise taxes on start-up breweries.
Lakeville
Lakeville police continue to investigate.
Police: Woman Found Dead Outside Lakeville Home
The woman, who is in her 30s, was found on Illinois Court in Lakeville by family members.
Maple Grove
Patrick's Bakery & Café Is Now Open in Maple Grove
Reviewer: 'People leaving the nearby megamovieplex should be psyched that there’s a non-chain eatery cooking adult food (and real cake!) within a few strides.'
Mendota Heights
State Representative Wants to Require 'Kill Switches' on Cell Phones
Rep. Joe Atkins said turning a stolen phone into ‘a paperweight’ would give thieves less reason to steal phones and prevent increasingly violent robberies.
Minnetonka
SH Ventures Submits Plans For 18 Groveland Pond Townhomes
Because neighbors of the Doran-proposed senior living facility were opposed to the size of the 116-unit three-story building, SH Ventures thinks their idea will be more agreeable.
Northfield
Services for Rev. Robert Neil Hansen will be held Jan. 11.
Oakdale
Flooded Library Will Bring Customers to Oakdale, Stillwater and Woodbury
A water pipe burst in the ceiling of the Wildwood Branch of the Washington County Library in Mahtomedi.
Former Oakdale Mayor Honored as 2013 Volunteer of the Year
Oakdale City Council member says County Commissioner Ted Bearth could be called "Volunteer of the Decade."
Plymouth
Temperatures may be well below freezing, but you can still have some fun outdoors.
Richfield
Holy Angels to Hold Open House for Prospective Students
The event is Thursday, Jan. 16.
At any given time, more than a dozen youth are without shelter in Hennepin County, according to a release.
Shakopee
The 14 Funniest Tweets About Dayton's Snow Day
There’s nothing like a school cancellation to bring out the kid in us all.
Southwest Minneapolis
Rybak Hospitalized After Heart Scare
The former Minneapolis mayor had been cross-country skiing in Theodore Wirth Park.
Equality Hero? 15 Minutes of Fame? Public Debates Kluwe’s Claims
Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is back in the news after penning an article for Deadspin that called special teams coach Mike Priefer a “bigot” and then-coach Leslie Frazier and General Manager Rick Spielman “cowards."
St. Louis Park
Lindberg, Brausen Sworn In to St. Louis Park City Council
Lindberg defeated incumbent Sue Santa in Ward 3 and Brausen won Julia Ross's Ward 4 seat.
St. Michael
St. Michael, Albertville Firefighters Battling Blaze, Temperatures On Frankfort Parkway
The fire broke out shortly after 7:30 a.m. in the 4300 block of Mayfield Avenue Northeast.
PHOTOS: Four Alarm Fire Burns Garage on St. Michael's Frankfort Parkway
After more than three hours of battling fire and ice, crews left the scene of house fire around 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. View the slideshow for a better look.
Stillwater
Deep Freeze Gives Old Stillwater Post Office a One-Week Lease on Life
Demolition to make way for Trinity Lutheran Church project was set to start Monday, but is now delayed until Monday, Jan. 13.
Woodbury
Woodbury Native Cassim Says UAE 'Is Scared of Democracy'
Woodbury native was jailed for making a mockumentary about youth culture in Dubai. He returned home on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Woodbury Man Hopes To Start Colony on Mars, and Never Return to Earth
Jackson Kisling is one of four Minnesota semifinalists for the manned trips starting in 2024.
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