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Thousands Remember Zach at Mall of America: Good News

Also: A 6-year-old hero, snowplow hero arrives and cupcakes. Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities.

It’s cold. Bottom line. It’s the “walk-ouside-and-the-wind-takes-your-breath-away” cold that comes with winter.

But here are a few stories from around the Twin Cities that will warm you up inside, and maybe keep those subzero wind chills away for just a little while this weekend. 

 

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Feel-Good Stories

Hear Choir of 4,000 Sing 'Clouds' at Mall of America – Stillwater Patch
Literally thousands gathered to remember a teen who hit No. 1 on iTunes before losing his fight with cancer.

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Wanna-Be Library in Uganda Has Friend from Hudson and Is Seeking More – Hudson Patch

Plymouth Native, Wayzata Grad Making Romantic Paintball Movie - Plymouth Patch

Minneapolis Becomes 254th Yellow Ribbon Network - SW Minneapolis Patch

Awards and Accomplishments

Woodbury 6-year-old Honored for Saving Family, Others from Fire – Woodbury Patch – Woodbury Patch
Young Bella Montantes woke up to the sound of a fire, and had the presence of mind to wake her mom.

St. Michael Catholic School Announces Middle Level Honor Roll – St Michael Patch

Maple Grove Wins Top Honors for National Night Out – Maple Grove Patch

Volunteer this Holiday Season

Volunteer Opportunities in Maple Grove – Maple Grove Patch

Volunteer and Giving Opportunities in Minnetonka – Minnetonka Patch

Lakeville Police Department Continues Toys for Tots Tradition – Lakeville Patch

New Businesses Arriving

CaringBridge is Hiring in Eagan: Job Search – Eagan Patch

360 Communities is Hiring: Lakeville Area Job Search – Eagan Patch

Guides and Information

Where are the Twin Cities’ Best Holiday Lights?

Touring local streets for brightly lit homes is a holiday tradition, and the Twin Cities has no shortage of festive houses.


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