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Communities Mourn Middle Schooler and Regional Athletic Director: Pick of Our Patches

The top stories from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a new sex therapy clinic.

Tyler Purohit, 12, a beloved student at the school, lost his fight with cancer early Friday, Oct. 11.

Osseo Regional Athletic Director Dies at 75

Find out what's happening in St. Michaelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Richard Gladen attended his last Osseo Football game September 20.

Sex Therapy Clinic Opens at 50th and France

Find out what's happening in St. Michaelwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

SkyHill, a four-therapist practice, is just the second psychotherapy clinic focusing on sexuality in the Twin Cities.

Albertville Man Hoping Invention Inspired by Daughter Can Help Save the Planet

Sean Hernandez is taking a small idea hatched by his daughter, Payton, and turning it into something that he hopes could be Earth-changing for everyone.

‘I’m Blessed’: Man Wins 11th Chick-fil-A Opening Contest at Maple Grove

Allen Kline traveled from St. Joseph, MO, for his 11th Chick-fil-A opening.

Crowds Flock to Ridgedale for H&M Opening

The first 100 people in line received giveaways worth as much as $300.

SLP Approves 158-Unit Apartment Building at Former Chili's Site

A Florida developer build a six-story apartment complex with studios and one-, two- and three-bedrooms.

Phase III of Lyndale Gardens Still in the Works

Three new tenants for were recently announced for the site.

Orono Grad Getting Ready For New NBA Season

Jon Leuer is preparing for his first full season with the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.

Luxury Grocer Coming to Prior Lake

Village Market will soon become the newest Lunds location.

Plymouth Rotary Club Helps City Become 'Heart Safe'

The city of Plymouth was recently designated a "Heart Safe" community thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Plymouth Rotary Club, which partnered with Allina Hospitals and Clinics on the project to help people become trained on CPR and more.

Minnetonka Election Guide 2013

The candidates and issues that voters are considering in the election for Minnetonka City Council, Minnetonka School Board and Hopkins School Board.

Jess Records Debuts in Downtown Shakopee

The record label will host a music party at Turtle's on Friday, Oct. 18.

Shakopee High Garners a Place in the 'SpotLight'

Shakopee High was recently chosen to participate in Hennepin Theatre Trust's "SpotLight Musical Theatre Program."

Minneapolis Picture in a Park Photo Contest Winners Announced

Morgan Harris of Minneapolis won first place in the Youth category and took home the Gold Best of Show Award for the with the image, “Just a Splash.” The People’s Choice category is open for voting through Oct. 27.

Eden Prairie Resident Among Winners of Minneapolis Picture in a Park Photo Contest

Jasmine Tatah, of Eden Prairie, took second and third place, respectively, in the Youth Category for her images, "Solitary Reflection" and "Turn to Stone."

‘Shower of Stoles’ honoring LGBT People of Faith on Display at Judson Oct. 20

The Shower of Stoles collection tours the country, presented in local congregations, universities, seminaries and conferences. This is the third time in 15 years that Judson Memorial Baptist Church has exhibited stoles from the collection.

Fridley VFW To Host Billiards Extravaganza Oct. 24-27

The event will feature prominent billiards players.

Annual Golden Valley Leaf Drop-Off Scheduled This Year

Golden Valley's annual fall leaf drop-off is a free service happening over three weekends. This year the drop-off days are on the weekends beginning Saturday, Oct. 26, Nov.1-2 and Saturday, Nov. 9.


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