Honeywell and Cooper High School Team Up to Give Back

About 200 volunteers from Honeywell and Cooper High School spent the day at Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River.

The Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River was speckled with red t-shirts as volunteers spread across the historic farm working to revitalize the landscape. Volunteers from Honeywell, Rebuilding Together and Cooper High School spent the day doing various projects on the farm, which included building a new wooden fence around the property and fixing picnic tables. "Honeywell does a lot of volunteer work throughout the year," District General Manager Ben Lampron said. "We all live and work in the area and so it just makes sense for us to give back." Honeywell employees had no problem chopping logs and hauling them around the historic site. The pieces were assembled into an old style wooden fence. Bob Quist, the site manager at Kelley Farm, says the…

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(UPDATED) Ron Paul's MN Convention Speech Drawing 5th District Interest

Local Republicans readying for Paul's appearance Friday.

See updates below. Ron Paul is set to speak at the Minnesota Republican convention Friday, and party activists in the Fifth District are preparing for a possible Paul win—with one local activist saying "I get the feeling I'm witnessing history." Paul is poised to make a strong showing in Minnesota after congressional-district conventions gave him 20 of 24 available national delegates. The Texas congressman was denied a speaking slot at the 2008 state convention, but has proven a popular candidate and speaker here since—turning fans away, for example, from an over-capacity speech in Arden Hills shortly before Minnesota's 2012 caucus night. On Monday, Paul announced his campaign would stop spending money in states that haven't yet held …

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Edina Happy Hour, Pink Water and Gay Marriage: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes lots of school news, including state Teacher of the Year and Robbinsdale's top educator for 2013.

  City Council Lifts Edina's Happy Hour Ban The amendment removes part of the city ordinance governing prices of alcoholic beverages at Edina's restaurants.  Pink Water Draws Concerns in St. Michael, Albertville The Joint Powers Water officials that oversee the area's tap water supply are aware of the situation. The colored water is harmless in normal doses. On Gay Marriage, Richfield Catholic Parishes of One Mind Three Catholic churches in Richfield recently affirmed they will be following the lead of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul, urging members and others to vote yes on the anti-gay marriage amendment. Edina's Jackie Roehl Named Minnesota Teacher of the Year  The 10th-grade English teacher at Edina High School is first-…

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James Warden

9:41 am on Monday, May 14, 2012

I'm wondering if we need to rethink our belief that the Minnesota Constitution really is harder to change than state laws. We're seeing constitutional amendments precisely because the proposals couldn't make it through the law-making process. In other words, amendment supporters see it as an easier process than one that forces them to go through the governor. So I think it's more accurate to say …   more ›

Which Business Gives The Best Manicure and/or Pedicure?

This Readers' Choice poll focuses on Golden Valley salons.

  Where do you go when you want to be pampered? We're looking for the best manicure and pedicure in Golden Valley, and we need your help. Choose between these salons: Vote for your choice our poll below. If your favorite nail salon isn't listed, tell us in the comments and we'll add it. Explain in the comments why the location you chose received your vote. And don't forget to write a review by following the links above. Voting in the poll will be open until 9 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Because this poll is not scientific, it is not the sole consideration in choosing a winner. The winner will be determined by the Patch editor, based on poll results and reviews on Patch Places. Please vote only once per survey, per Patch.

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Kevira Voegele

9:47 am on Thursday, May 10, 2012

Did another salon move into its space? We want to get our directory up to date.   more ›

Weapons Confiscated, Hunter Shot and Radon: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes another resignation at Best Buy, council opposes same-sex marriage amendment and school board chooses health over profits.

Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) 70 Dangerous Items Taken From People at Suburban Courts The prohibited items were taken during the first week of weapons screening at Brookdale, Southdale and Ridgedale courts. Maple Grove Man Shot in Kansas Hunting Accident Law enforcement officials say Brian Hansen of Maple Grove was shot twice with a shotgun by his turkey hunting partner last Friday. His condition is unknown. St. Michael Family Takes on Radon After hearing stories about radon gas in basements a few years…

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Ask an Expert

Ask an Expert: Pet Grooming

Heidi Baroun, owner of Heidi's Elite Pet Grooming, is here to answer your grooming questions.

Pets that love to romp outside welcome the return of warm weather, but the higher temperatures come with an increased importance of keeping your pet safe in the heat and tick-free. Grooming is an important part of combating this. It prevents matting of the coat and undercoat that can cause many unexpected problems. In this inaugural edition of Ask an Expert, Heidi Baroun, owner of Heidi's Elite Pet Grooming, is here to answer your grooming questions. Baroun has been grooming pets since 1998. At her Hopkins business, she pampers pets with gentle brushing and baths. And she knows the power a treat and a belly rub can have toward convincing pets to allow inspections of those hard-to-reach places. Baroun will be answering your grooming …

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Heidi Baroun

10:14 pm on Friday, May 11, 2012

I would say definitely trim the hair around the ear canal. That hair holds in moisture and decreases air flow in and out of the ear. This causes the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. Be very careful when trimming this hair so you don't knick the skin. I would flush out the ears before and after baths and/or swimming. If you flush the ears before the bath or swim, the ear cleaner that stays in…   more ›

Student's Death, Suicide Awareness and Hornette Reversal: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a school board member resigning, a business suing Richfield and a Minnesota School of Business department chair sentenced for fraud.

Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) Friends React to Unexpected Loss Social media was filled with memorials to 18-year-old Andrew Dudley following Wednesday’s fatal crash. Students Paint 'Senior Wall' in Honor of Dudley A day after the death of Andrew Dudley, seniors at St. Louis Park High School honored their peer and friend the best way they knew how—with paint. Edina Administrators Reverse on Hornette Name Change The district opted to retain the Hornette name in an effort to refocus energy toward combating …

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Caitlin Burgess

11:32 am on Sunday, April 29, 2012

The story about the Cooper High School student is awesome. What a great kid and school community.   more ›

Which Lawn & Garden Center Is The Readers' Choice?

At the end of two weeks of voting, one Golden Valley business rose to the top.

Golden Valley residents say ACE Hardware has the best lawn and garden center. The store off Highway 55 received the most votes in the Readers' Choice poll that began April 16. It is the fifth Readers' Choice winner, since Golden Valley Patch began running polls in late February. Check back Monday for a new Readers' Choice poll.

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Kevira Voegele

9:24 am on Saturday, April 28, 2012

Thanks for the response, Kurt. Did you vote for your favorite in our poll over the last couple of weeks?   more ›

Sad Closure for Heil Family and Jablonski Leaves Rehab: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selection includes a question about safety in Shakopee and a cheerleader who works with special needs students.

Editor’s Note: Every week we will bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. (Click on the headline to read the full story.) Bodies of Albertville Man's Parents Identified Big Woods Elementary teacher Aaron Heil and the Heil family's journey is finally over, as his parents' bodies have been identified. Is Shakopee Safe? A Star Tribune article again raises the question—Is Scott County becoming a scarier place? Jablonski Leaves Rehab, Ready for 'Next Step' After nearly four months spent at a hospital or in rehab, Jablonski was discharged on Wednesday. Edina, Hopkins Schools Set to Discuss Boundary …

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