Community Corner
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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Snow Plow Driver Gets a “Shout Out” for Going Extra Mile – St. Michael Patch
Minnetonka's 21st Century Skills: Make a Math Video – Minnetonka Patch
Eagan's Winter Market Fest Begins on Dec. 7 – Eagan Patch
Rachel Frederickson Returns to Swimming Pool on 'Biggest Loser' – Stillwater Patch
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 PatchAwards 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
Osseo Area Schools’ EC&FE Program Earns Top Ratings – Maple Grove Patch
Eagan Rotary Club Gives $30,000 to 27 Community Organizations – Eagan Patch
Lakeville Veteran Honored at Timberwolves Game – Lakeville Patch
Eden Prairie Chef, Businessman Named Restaurateur of the Year – Eden Prairie Patch
Minnetonka, Wayzata Players Receive All-Conference Honors – Lake Minnetona 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
Cupcake in Eagan Opens by Week's End – Eagan Patch
Watch: Site Preparations for Eagan Senior Living Complex – Eagan Patch
123-Room Hotel Proposed for Site Near Eagan's New Outlet Mall – Eagan Patch
Lakeville Could See Another SuperAmerica in Town – Lakeville Patch
Who’s Hiring?
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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