Bike Found 25 Years Later, $41K to Fight Malaria and Edina’s Wooden Bear

Compiled by Kevira Voegele

Do you need something to put a smile on your face? We’ve put together a bunch of happy news, including eight Eagle Scouts from one family, a Stanley Cup visit, favorite lunch spots and a new playground.

Lost and Found

Eden Prairie Police Officer Gets His Stolen Bike Back After 25 Years (from Eden Prairie Patch)

Awards and accomplishments

Eden Prairie Man's Horse Wins Big at Canterbury (from Eden Prairie Patch)

Firefighter, Great-Grandmother Chosen as 2013-14 Raspberry Senior Ambassadors (from Hopkins Patch)

Hopkins Grad's Eagle Award Completes Two-Generation Family Legacy (from Hopkins Patch)

Lilydale Event Features Mendota Vintners and Vino Labels (from Mendota Heights Patch)

Mendota Family Featured in USA Today (from Mendota Heights Patch)

'Art of the Garden' Showcases Local Talent (from Minnetonka Patch)

Plymouth City Manager Departs, Leaves Lasting Legacy (from Plymouth Patch)

The Foursome Clothing Receives Prestigious Menswear Industry Award (from Plymouth Patch)

PHOTOS: 2013 Richfield Ambassador Coronation (from Richfield Patch)

$125,000 Mystic Lake Mile Winner at Canterbury Park: Mister Marti Gras (from Shakopee Patch)

SLP Girls Qualify For Track and Field Junior Olympics (from St. Louis Park Patch)

STMA School Board Has 'Very High Degree of Confidence' in Superintendent (from St. Michael Patch)

Helping Others

Youth Help Minnetonka Church Raise $41K to Combat Malaria(from Minnetonka Patch)

Richfield S.T.E.M. PTO Unveils New Playground (from Richfield Patch)

Meet Southwest High School's Patron Saint (from Southwest Minneapolis Patch)

Sports

Edina Man Wins Two Handball Titles in Iowa (from Edina Patch)

GV Man Rides 'Frolf' Wave to Success (from Golden Valley Patch)

Minnesota Twins Rookie Pitcher Kyle Gibson Meets And Greets At Fan HQ (from Lake Minnetonka Patch)

Watch Nick Leddy Arrive At Maynard's With The Stanley Cup(from Lake Minnetonka Patch)

Sweet Stories

France Avenue's Wooden Bear: A Story of Loss, Community and Costumery (from Edina Patch)

A Maple Grove Days Marriage (from Maple Grove Patch)

Albertville Father, Son Display Vehicles at Maple Grove Days Classic Car Show (from St. Michael Patch)

What Makes Your City Special

What Do You Love About Edina? (from Edina Patch)

PHOTO: Fridley 49ers Day Pie-Baking Contest Winner (from Fridley Patch)

WATCH: Cooling Off At Lakeview Heights Park in Golden Valley(from Golden Valley Patch)

Children March In Raspberry Festival Kiddie Parade (from Hopkins Patch)

Young Painters Brighten Mainstreet (from Hopkins Patch)

Photos: Classic Car Show at 2013 Maple Grove Days (from Maple Grove Patch)

Yarn Doll Family Fun at Shakopee Library (from Shakopee Patch)

Readers Tell All: Best Lunch Spot in St. Louis Park (from St. Louis Park Patch)

Vision for Vacancy: CineMagic Theater and Parking Lot in St. Michael (from St. Michael Patch)