Saturday, May 4, 2013
Athletic directors from Twin Cities schools will discuss the idea May 16, 2013, according to local newspapers. Included are Totino-Grace, Benilde-St. Margaret's, Holy Angels, St. Thomas Academy, Hill Murray, DeLaSalle and Holy Family.
Seven Catholic high schools in the Twin Cities are considering forming their own conference, pending the outcome of a May 16 meeting of athletic directors, local newspapers have reported. The schools, according to the Star Tribune, are: Cretin-Derham Hall in St. Paul will not participate, the Star Tribune reported. Talks are preliminary so far, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press: "We're just looking at and discussing possible options right now," St. Thomas Academy activities director Jack Zahr told the Pioneer Press on Wednesday, May 1. "We'll get together and exchange ideas. It's just discussion. It's nothing more than that." ... Benilde-St. Margaret's in St. Louis Park is in the North Suburban Conference—which will dissolve after …
A quick look at the top headlines from last week around the Twin Cities east metro area and Hudson.
Below is a collection of the top news articles from our East Metro Twin Cities sites including Hudson, Stillwater, Oakdale and Woodbury. Photos: Woodbury High School Puts on 'Our Town' Performances of the classic play begin Thursday, May 2. Complaint Leveled Against Woodbury High School Baseball Coach Because of state data practices law, school officials were unable to elaborate on the situation, but the district did take administrative action. Update: ‘Total Loss’ in Woodbury Duplex Fire The fire broke out at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the 10000 block of Kingsfield Lane. Scenes of Spring in Woodbury Local photographer Kelly Anne Grundhauser caught these images of folks enjoying the nice weather over the weekend. Tran Found …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Which have you used to cover your baby?
No matter how old your kids are – diaper changing always seems to make its way back into the rotation as friends and family bring new little ones into their lives. And, I have yet to change a baby wearing cloth diapers. Most of my friends and family have opted for the convenience of a disposable diaper. However, it appears the cloth diaper continues to be a popular choice for many. For example, a group of Twin Cities parents that joined together recently for the “Great Cloth Diaper Change” event – or the Burnsville-based business that sells cloth diapers. So, before I continue to share my parenting “wisdom” with family and friends with little ones – which do you choose for your child? Disposable or cloth? SHARE: Which is better – cloth …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Two explosions occurred the afternoon of Monday, April 15, 2013 near the marathon finish line on Boylston Street in Boston, MA.
During the Boston Marathon April 15, two explosions occurred near the finish line—killing three and injuring more than 100 people, according to a report from Fenway-Kenmore Patch. Among the 23,000 runners at the annual race were approximately 500 Minnesota residents, according to StarTribune.com. Here is what some of the runners shared about the incident and their experience. Click on the headline to read the full story. Roseville Runner: Boston Marathon Bombings "Surreal" Eric Kronback said he thought the two explosions were cannons. Blocks Away from Boston Marathon Explosions: Lake Elmo Woman Recounts 'A War Zone' “All of a sudden I heard two huge blasts—and everything went silent," Chris Hess-Withbroe said from her Boston hotel room …
Friday, March 22, 2013
Looking back at the news of the week from east metro Patch sites.
Updated: Car Drives Through Window at Dorothy Ann Bakery in Woodbury No one was injured in the Saturday morning incident. Woodbury Council Tables Splash Pad Discussion Councilwoman Julie Ohs came up with a “Top 10 List” for the splash pad, which is under consideration as part of the Bielenberg Sports Center expansion project. Senior Living Facility Plans to Build Near Bielenberg Gardens Saint Therese plans to build a campus adjacent to the future urban village. Updated: Officials Identify Victim of Townhouse Fire in Oakdale A longtime Stillwater teacher was found dead in bed at the scene of a townhouse fire in Oakdale early Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating. Oakdale's Annual Home Improvement Fair Set for Saturday From 10 a.m…
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wind chills could reach dangerous lows on Sunday and Monday nights.
There's cold, and there's Minneapolis cold. The Twin Cities area is about to get the kind of freeze-your-face-off Arctic temperatures that give Midwesterners their reputation for hardiness. The temperature is expected to start dropping Saturday afternoon; Monday could be the first day in four years with a high temperature of less than zero. Sunday and Monday nights could see lows of about 8 below zero, and with west-northwest winds of up to 11 mph, well, let's just say "freeze-your-face-off" might not be an exaggeration. The combination of wind and cold could equal a wind chill of about 27 below zero, and at that temperature, according to the National Weather Service, exposed skin is subject to frostbite in less than 30 minutes. By the …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Looking energetic and sounding "presidential," Mitt Romney turned back President Barack Obama in the first of three debates between the two men vying for the top office in the country. Our panel of local politicos weighed in late last night.
Former Gov. Mitt Romney looked less like a "frontrunner" and more like a man on the attack Wednesday night, emerging as the winner of the first presidential debate, according to participants in the area's "Red Twin Cities" and "Blue Twin Cities" surveys, conducted by Patches around the Minneapolis and St. Paul suburbs and exurbs. The "flash" style polls were conducted just hours after the debate from Denver came to close. Obama "missed his opporunity," according to one Democractic member of our panels. Another called him "rusty" in his first debate since winning two of the three presidential debates back in 2008. Demcocrats were defensive of the president, not surprisingly. However, more than half of our pollsters said Mitt Romney won …
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Elevated ozone levels are expected through Wednesday night.
If you have a sensitive respiratory system or plan to go big during that midweek run, take note that ozone levels in the Oakdale area might be working against you through Wednesday night. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) issued an air pollution health advisory Tuesday afternoon due to expected increases in ozone pollution for the Twin Cities metro and Rochester. The health advisory runs until midnight Wednesday, June 27. The advisory indicates that ozone levels are expected to be near a level that is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including those with preexisting respiratory conditions, the elderly, children, and individuals who participate in outdoor activities requiring extended or heavy exertion. High levels of …
Kris Janisch
8:55 am on Saturday, May 4, 2013
Agreed. Thanks Ralph! more ›