Accidents, Grass Fire: St. Michael Fire Blotter
The department also responded to medical calls.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Same-Sex Marriage Decision, Jablonski and New Fast Food: Pick of Our Patches
This week's selections include a new Taco Bell, more on the Buddhist monastery, another attempt at school levies and a healthier sport drink for young athletes.
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. Dibble Introduces MN Same-Sex Marriage at MN Senate: 'A Very Simple Bill' Southwest Minneapolis' state representative introduced his gay-marriage bill at the Minnesota Senate Monday. Kiffmeyer: MN Same-Sex Marriage Bill Betrays Vow that 'Nothing Would Change' Minnesota state Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, who represents St. Michael-Albertville, recalled promise that 'no' votes on constitutional amendment to ban marriage wouldn't lead to legalization. ZipRealty Lists Westonka …
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Updated: Accident in Albertville Involves School Bus Wednesday Morning
With the exception of the driver, no other individuals were reportedly on the bus when the accident happened near 50th and Labeaux Avenue.
A school bus and vehicle were involved an accident early Wednesday morning in Albertville. The incident was reported around 7:30 a.m. May 15 to dispatch, according to Wright County Sheriff's Office Capt. Greg Howell. Initial reports indicated the accident occurred near 50th and Labeaux Avenue in Albertville and involved a school bus with no passengers and a passenger vehicle, Howell told Patch. No injuries were reported. St. Michael-Albertville Schools Superintendent James Behle confirmed no students were on the bus at the time of the accident. A representative of Don’s Bus Service told St. Michael Patch a car turned in front of the unoccupied bus. The bus was still drivable, with “barely any scratches,” he told Patch. Updated 8:15 a.m…
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Willow
2:09 pm on Thursday, May 16, 2013
Ha, my mistake. I was picturing 57th and Labeaux, a different intersection that seems to have similar traffic issues. Thanks for keeping me on my toes, JT! more ›
Monday, May 13, 2013
Report: STMA School Board Tells City Councils 'Political Gamesmanship' Hurting Schools
Fairness in school funding was one of the topics at an April 29, 2013 joint meeting of the St. Michael-Albertville School Board and the city councils of St. Michael and Albertville, the Press News reported.
Legislative funding formulas are working against the St. Michael-Albertville school district, district leaders said at an April 29, 2013 joint meeting of the school board and the city councils of St. Michael and Albertville, according to the Press & News: The superintendent said if the legislature doesn’t update the formula then STMA faces program cuts and larger class sizes. [School Board Chairperson Doug] Birk said, “We can’t ignore the impact this political decision will have on our kids. “There’s confusion about asking (taxpayers) for more. We’re not asking for more. We’re saying the formula needs to be fair, and it’s not even close to fair. It’s based on political gamesmanship.” Read the full article at pressnews.com. Other topics at …
Rick
4:58 am on Wednesday, May 15, 2013
My understanding was at the last school board meeting, which was held one week after the joint meeting reported about above, is that the STMA school levy is going to be adjusted up 1%. more ›
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Search Continues, Child Porn Conviction and 'Civil Marriage': Pick of Our Patches
This week's selections include a new Buddhist monastery, 100-meter dash record, Southdale Center on TV, hospital milestone and a record-breaking betting day.
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. Police Release Maps in Search for Mandy Matula Eden Prairie police have released maps of the areas where Mandy Matula, the missing Eden Prairie woman, might be located. The areas are in Benton, Carver, Sherburne, Stearns and Wright counties. 3 Years, 3 Months Behind Bars for Ex-City Staffer on Child Porn Conviction Scott Andrew Bradley of Oakdale, who once worked as communications coordinator for the City of Richfield, got the maximum sentence. MN Same-Sex Marriage…
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Mark Wetsch Pleads Guilty to 5 'Man in Black' Robberies, including in Albertville
A plea agreement could imprison Wetsch for 14 years for robbing Albertville's Premier Bank and four other banks. He also admitted to 25 other bank robberies in Minnesota in 2011.
The man authorities say was the 'Man in Black' pled guilty Monday to robbing the Premier Bank in Albertville on Nov. 9, 2011 as well as four other Minnesota bank robberies in 2011. Mark Wetsch had previously pled guilty to one 2012 bank robbery in Brewster, MN that led to his arrest. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for Minnesota, Wetsch admitted "he wore a black mask and brandished a firearm believed to be real. Wetsch stole $9,350 from the First National Bank in Hastings on December 27, 2011; $3,634 from the Wells Federal Bank in St. Peter on December 22, 2011; $3,801 from the Premier Bank in Albertville on November 9, 2011; $9,445 from the Merchants Bank in Hampton on May 13, 2011; and $3,050 from the United …
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
Man Drowns in Pond, Governor Heckled and Book Burning: Pick of Our Patches
This week's compilation includes a Red Cross Hero, 'unemployment is a very boring existence,' MCA issues, profitable liquor store, superintendent search and light rail.
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. Brooklyn Park Man Pulled From Maple Grove Pond Dies The 20-year-old man was pulled from the pond near the 12300 block of Elm Creek Boulevard. Freshwater Society Officially Declares Ice Out on Lake Minnetonka The call came at 1:30 a.m. Thursday morning; Hennepin County Sheriff’s Water Patrol uses a different standard. Dayton Heckled in Shakopee, Calls Audience 'Rude' and 'Juvenile' Gov. Mark Dayton told a Shakopee audience that "I’ve been all over the state and I’ve …
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
STMA HS Child Development Class Looking for Preschool Participants
Teacher Kia Prell: "The Child Development class at St. Michael Albertville High School is conducting a mini-preschool on May 7th, 8th and 9th."
Parents Talk
Hey Mom and Dad: What Is Your Prom Budget?
A new Visa survey says families are spending over $1,000 for their child to go to prom. What price works for you, and how do you agree on a limit with your teen?
It has gotten more expensive to do most things in life, so we shouldn't be surprised that it has gotten more pricey to go to a high school prom. On average, parents and teens will spend $1,139 on prom this year. This is only a slight increase over last year but a 40 percent increase from the $807 average of 2011, according to a new Visa survey. The list of "needed" items can be endless: dress, tux, shoes (one pair formal and one for the dance?), corsages, limo, dinner, actual prom tickets and after-prom activities. "Prom is the new wedding," said Kit Yarrow, a consumer research psychologist, in a CNN Money article. "I think that every society has to have a rite of passage into adulthood for young people, and prom has become that." Have …
Mike B.
6:39 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Scott, there is no such thing as "liberal ideals." Liberals are pro-abortion, pro-taxing people to death, pro-homosexual marriage, pro-kicking God out of the classroom.... these are not "ideals." These are evil beliefs. more ›
Liquor Sales, Brewpub, Caribou Closing and WhirlyBall: West Metro Business Roundup
April's business news includes a continuing foreclosure fight, new bars and restaurants, flat home sales, a new HCMC clinic, business awards and a new bakery.
Editor’s Note: The following is a collection of business related articles that appeared on the following Patch sites in April 2013: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Edina Municipal Liquor Stores Among Most Profitable in Minnesota The City of Edina's three municipal liquor stores brought in $1.445 million in net income during fiscal year 2011. How About a Brewpub in Hopkins? They currently aren’t allowed in the community, but inquiries have prompted the City Council to discuss whether to change that. Sammy's, Version 2.0, Ready for Dog Days of Summer Sammy's Speed Dog—a gourmet hot dog diner—…
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Mike Hindin
10:40 am on Sunday, May 19, 2013
Welcome. I hope to see courses open to the public. A hospice is a wonderful service to our community. more ›