Sunday, March 31, 2013
This week's selection includes a new Islamic U of M, a malt shop's anniversary, Lyndale Gardesn final plans, a new church, a city's surplus and I-94 headaches on the way.
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. VIDEO: Meet Mark Andrew, Contestant on NBC's 'The Voice' From Eden Prairie On Season 4 of the hit show "The Voice," Eden Prairie's Mark Andrew breaks onto the scene. Tom Windle of Maple Grove Throws U of M's First 9-Inning No-Hitter Since 1931 The former Osseo High pitcher told gophersports.com why he chose to stay close to home for college and the support he gets from his hockey-playing twin brother, Sam. Shakopee Considers $400,000 Enticement Package for Data …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
A 2013 resurfacing project on I-94 from Clearwater to St. Cloud could bring potential backup of up to 20 miles or more during peak travel times, according to MnDOT.
As the Minnesota winter gives way to spring, road construction projects around the Twin Cities and Minnesota are gearing up for another season. Among the projects is a resurfacing 7.5 miles of Interstate 94 north of the Twin Cities from Clearwater to St. Cloud. The Minnesota Department of Transportation estimates the project could impact a backup of traffic of “20 miles or more during peak travel periods.” With residents in the northwest metro getting ready to make travel plans for spring and summer, MnDOT is urging drivers to consider an alternate route during the Clearwater to St. Cloud I-94 reconstruction project. “Find the best route that works for you based on where you’re leaving from and when and your destination,” said J.P. …
Monday, February 25, 2013
A wrap-up of police, fire and court related news reported in the west metro for Feb. 17-23, 2013, including the arrest of a convicted felon and the death of a couple following a car accident.
The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael for the week of Feb. 17-23, 2013. Click on the headline to read the full story. Fleeing From Police, Criminal Sexual Conduct: Plymouth Resident Court Appearances One Plymouth man faces charges for violating predatory offender registration requirements. Semi Overturns Near I-94, Maple Grove Parkway Exit in Maple Grove Police say no one was injured during the accident Monday evening. Police Arrest Convicted Felon in Golden Valley The Golden Valley resident previously spent five years in …
Chad
2:59 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
MnDOT is notorious for providing inaccurate, outdated information. Their project websites seem to rarely be updated and the road signage warning of lane closures is often inaccurate--seemingly forgotten to have been picked up after the work was done. Get with the times, MnDOT! There is no reason that the project websites shouldn't be updated on a daily/weekly basis (or as needed). It's a simple, … more ›