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Blogger Roundup: Maxi Dresses, Senior Spotlights and Mom's Day Recipes

A look at recent blogs posted on Lake Minnetonka Patch.

Each week, Lake Minnetonka community members turn to Patch’s Local Voices section to share information, insight and opinions about what matters to them. Patch blogs give anyone from gardening enthusiasts to local business owners the power to easily connect with the whole neighborhood.

Here’s a look at what Lake Minnetonka Patch bloggers had to say over the last week.

Maxi Dresses and Where to Wear Them!

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New fashion blogger Rena Hall talks about the latest trends, and where you should show them off locally.

Give Your Mom the Time of Day

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Did you know that as many as 86 percent of American moms feel unappreciated? On Mother’s Day pamper your mom with a few simple treats you can make from or for the kitchen.

Spring Clean Your 401(k)

Blogger Ric Lager says that you should sell the worst mutual funds you own, preserve the gains, and wait for a time to buy better company retirement plan mutual funds “on sale.”

Getting Down to Business: Have You Got What It Takes?

In 2012, the Minnesota Dept. of Employment and Economic Development says that nearly 61,000 Minnesotans launched startups. Read this blog to find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn more about first steps.

Blogger Kris Anderson shares news about Homes Within Reach, a non-profit that helps lower to moderate income families become homeowners in the Hennepin County suburbs.

Melissa Bray is Westonka's April Feature Teacher

Westonka Public Schools shares April's featured teacher of the month.

Senior Spotlight: Karl Amundson

With only a few weeks left of school, Minnetonka Public Schools gives recognition to their seniors. Karl Amundson plays the lead in the MHS spring musical.

Minnetonka High School Senior Spotlight: Maddie Peters

MHS Senior Maddie Peters plans to follow in her mother's footsteps and become a physician. She has maintained a weighted 4.4 GPA while being involved with many activities.

Miracle Men on the Mississippi

Local author and new Patch blogger Kristine (K.J.) Houtman writes about recent fundraiser for St. Jude.

The MN Chapter for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy 13th Annual Walk-n-Roll

Did you know that spinal muscular atrophy is the number one genetic killer of children under the age of two? Learn more about how you can help to raise money for Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Mother's Day According to Kids

In a video created for Mother’s Day, Creative Kidstuff, which has a location in Minnetonka, says “thanks” to moms through the eyes of children.

Country Music with Shalo Lee Band in Badger Park

New blogger Julie Moore from the City of Shorewood shares upcoming events with readers.

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