‘Fearless Fashionista,’ Pebble Beach and New Food Shelf

Do you need something to put a smile on your face? We’ve put together a bunch of happy news, including a bed race, a new bakery, a backup singer for Josh Groban and making sandwiches to feed the hungry.

Awards and Accomplishments

Eden Prairie Center Names Blogger 'Fearless Fashionista'

In First Book, Edina Teacher Pens Poems of Startling, Lovely, Morbid Beauty

Edina Public Works Employee Wins Wastewater Operator Award

'Selfie' Song Was Fridley YouTuber's Contribution to Young Hollywood Awards

Hopkins Grad Backs Up Josh Groban

Maple Grove Lacrosse Team Wins 2013 U15A State Championship

Maple Grove Teen to Compete at Pebble Beach

Photos: Winners Announced from 2013 Maple Grove Days 40 Winks Bed Race

12 MapleBrook Blast Soccer Teams Make Appearance at MYSA State Tournament

Plymouth Council Member Ginny Black Retires After Nearly 18 Years On City Council

Two Davanni's Execs Get Promotions

Two from Henry Sibley Named 'Wrestlers of the Day'

Richfield Man Honored For Veterans Advocacy Work

Bootcamp Featuring 'The Biggest Loser' Contestants Comes to Richfield

Explosive Guns Wins by a Nose at Canterbury Park

SLP Track and Field Sisters Win Gold in National Competition

Crow River Raiders Girls Softball Team Wins 18U Northern Nationals in Rochester

Eden Prairie Standout Students: Dean's Lists, College Grads and Honors

Changes

District Hires Interim Director of Student Related Services

Edina Planning More Sidewalks, Parking for Strachauer Park

Maple Grove Skate Plaza Open for Skateboards, Scooters, Skaters and BMX Bikes

New Assistant Principal at Pearson 6th Grade Center Gets Started

King's Wine Bar Welcomes New Chef With Open House

Honey and Rye Bakehouse Coming this Fall to Excelsior Boulevard

Bravo Dance Company Twirls its Way into Albertville

Fun and Games

Edina Galleria Hosting Children's Lego-Building Contest

The Funniest Tweets about the Anoka County Powerball Ticket

Grab Your Dog for Skijoring Championship

Loon-Calling, Prince Cover Band: West End's 'You Betcha!' Music Festival

Families Gather For Free West End Concert

Hundreds Turn Out for 2013 St. Michael Daze & Knights Parade

Throwing at the FYCC Dunk Tank in St. Michael

Helping Others

New Food Shelf to Serve Hopkins Coming Soon

Volunteer Opportunity at the Southshore Center

Feed the Horses!: We Can Ride Needs Your Help

'Paint the Pavement 5K' This Weekend in Plymouth

Plymouth Employees Make Sandwiches To Feed the Hungry

Best Buy, Dr. Dre Teaming Up For Another Project?

STMA Alumni Raising Funds for Cancer Awareness Trees

What’s Great About Our Town

Most Edina Residents Find 'Nothing' to Complain About With the City

PHOTOS: Hopkins Athletes Launch the Fall Sports Season

Minnesota Wild Go Fishing With the Fans on Lake Minnetonka

Big and Rich to perform during James J Hill Days in Wayzata!

Minnetonka Boys’ Soccer Season Off to a Running Start

Minnetonka Football Players Get Ready for the Season

Mendota Heights — Get It?

Watch: 2013 Wacipi Exhibition Grand Entry at Mall of America