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MTV Video Premiere, Groundbreaking and $6 Million Dollar Sports Dome: Pick of Our Patches

The top stories from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a change in dispatch centers and a restaurant reopens.

Edina Considering New $6M Sports Dome, $2M Outdoor Refrigerated Ice Rink

The outdoor ice rink would help ease tensions between the city's hockey association and a local figure skating club over ice time at the Braemar Arena.

Shoppers Enjoy Fresh Foods at Maple Grove Farmers Market

Shoppers enjoyed live music, cooking tips and fresh food during a beautiful Thursday at the Maple Grove Farmers Market.

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Ethics Committee Continues to Review Michele Bachmann

The review remains open, but an investigative subcommittee was not pursued.

VIDEO: Minnetonka Grad’s Music Video Premieres on MTV

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Minnetonka native John Mark Nelson has already wowed local audiences; now he’s getting some national attention. On Monday, MTV premiered Nelson’s first music video featuring his song “The Moon and The Stars.” Not familiar with Nelson. Get to know the 19-year-old's music previous albums here.

Open Streets at Penn Fest? What's That?

Check out this YouTube video that compares Open Streets festivals in Richfield, Minneapolis and Moorhead.

Photos: Shutterfly Groundbreaking Ceremony in Shakopee

Governor Mark Dayton, Shakopee Mayor Brad Tabke, Scott County officials and others were present at the groundbreaking event headed by Ryan Companies.

17 Eden Prairie Seniors Among National Merit Semifinalists

The students were among 16,000 chosen out of 1.5 million applicants.

Keith Ellison on Syria: 'I'm Supporting the President at This Point'

'My district is not too happy,' the congressman conceded.

Plymouth Man Killed in St. Paul Demolition Incident

Johnny Valek, 61, died tragically when a portion of concrete fell on the cab of a backhoe he was operating at the time.

Watch: Governor Dayton, Tabke, Menden Speak at Shutterfly Groundbreaking

The new Shutterfly facility in Shakopee is expected to be completed next year.

Benilde Teacher Fired for 'Inappropriate Communication' with Students

The teacher's external photography business may have been related to his firing.

Family, Friends Fly Orange Balloons in Honor of Deceased 8-Year-Old

Friends of George Lagerstrom's family asked area residents to place orange balloons outside of their homes as a show of support.



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