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Fall Fun Run, New Yogurt Shop and Jogger Finds Woman’s Body

The top stories from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Shakopee and St. Michael include a kickball tournament, park expansion and two homecoming queens crowned from the same school.

Hundreds Attend "Kick It" for Elli Kickball Tournament

Community members attended the tournament and kids carnival to support St. Michael teenager Elli Hofmeister who has been diagnosed with Juvenile Huntington’s Disease.

Mom-and-Pop Yogurt Shop Opens on West Lake Street

The owners of Park Yogurt have 22 years of experience running the Hopkins Dairy Queen.

Rush Creek Students Enjoy Rocky's Fall Fun Run

Students headed outside Thursday for the 12th annual Rocky's Fall Fun Run, which raised money for Rush Creek Elementary.

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'EBT, Yeah Right': Woman Shamed for Food Stamps at Edina Cub Foods

A Minneapolis woman wrote about her encounter in the Star Tribune earlier this month.

'Sandwich Man' Opening All-Natural, Gourmet Sub Shop in West End

Urban Sub will focus on delivery for its grilled sandwiches priced around $8.

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Jim Prom Appointed to Ward 4 Plymouth City Council Seat

At its Sept. 24 meeting, the Plymouth City Council appointed Plymouth resident Jim Prom, 50, to fill the vacant Ward 4 City Council seat, effective Oct. 1. He will represent the northeast area of Plymouth.

A jogger found a woman's body who died in a motorcycle crash near Wirth Lake in Golden Valley last Saturday.

Cornerstone to Hold Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Victims

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Financial One Credit Union President Explains What's Behind 80 Years Longevity

Financial One Credit Union originated 80 years ago as the Columbia Heights Credit Union. Today, it has three branch offices and serves about 10,000 members.

Roseville Buying Parcel for Langton Lake Park Addition

The acquisition will help expand the city park.

OPINION: Let’s Make It Personal at the Candidate Forums

The voters lose out when the forums bar questions ‘of a personal nature.’

Minneapolis Proposes 5-Year Plan to Address Increasing Enrollment

Minneapolis Public Schools' enrollment numbers are expected to exceed 34,000 students this fall, which is an increase of 600 since last year.

Shakopee Schools Upcoming Events: Hall of Fame, Anti-Bullying

Both events will take place on Friday, Oct. 4, which is the same day as Shakopee's Homecoming game.

Photo: Volunteers Pickup During the Crow River Cleanup

Volunteers from youth to adult helped with the Crow River Organization of Water's 10th annual Crow River Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013.


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