Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.
Popular Shopping Centers Offer Kid-friendly Activities and Giveaways Free to Public, Aug. 10 and Aug. 16
Celebrate the summer season with live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, retailer giveaways and more
On June 15, local families are invited to experience favorite oversized vehicles up close
If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.
It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.
Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.
Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!
Reinvigorate your New Year's Resolutions by signing up for the 9th Annual Holy Soles 5K. Welcoming Family Event!
A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?
You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?
With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.
Allstate agency owners rally community to equip teachers and students for a successful school year by hosting supply drive through August 24
Kid-friendly Activities Open Free to Public, Aug. 11 and Aug. 17
Girls Are Powerful organization is proud to present the Celebrate YOU Event in Hopkins! An empowering experience for girls ages 8-13.
The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.
Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.
A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.
As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.
After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.
Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.
Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?
Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.
Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.
Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Once again, Paul Rode and friends will be waving their flags from the Stagecoach Trail overpass for 24 hours straight on Sept. 11. Fire trucks are expected to drive under the bridge on Interstate 94 at 4 p.m. sharp.
Oakdale is accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year until Nov. 1.
The work is expected to be complete next week, according to Pastor Jon Marxhausen.
Paul Kiolbasa stepped out onto his deck at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Stillwater Police Officer Ryan Mitchell said. It was still dark out, so he thought he saw a he saw a wet towel, robe or a stick. It was none of the above.
Pop music and food trucks will replace harvest displays and bingo tents for this year’s events.
The event was held in Woodbury on Saturday.
Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Northfield, Roseville, Dakota County, Washington County and Hudson, WI.
Heschke is the executive director of Information Technology at Oakdale-based Imation Corp.
Those whose landscaping went above and beyond include: PINZ, Oakcrest Village Townhomes, the Oakdale Veteran’s Memorial, and the homes of Dallas and Kyara Kieffer and Ann Ribbens and AJ Moses.
The event will be held this weekend at Colby Lake Park in Woodbury.
Mohammad Zafar has worked to foster a better understanding of the Muslim community.
The Castro family— Katie, 13, Josh, 11, and Chelsea, 9—submitted 64 projects at the 2013 Washington County Fair.
Running down the latest updates on Oakdale Patch.
Those may not be the most popular names in Kate Middleton’s home, but they were the most popular Minnesota baby names in 2012. Explore our database of Minnesota baby names from 1910 to 2012.
Looking back at the news of the week from area Patch sites.
Proceeds from the event will support the 622 Education Foundation’s Angel Fund program, as well as teaching grants.