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Pet-Eating Coyotes, Teen Memorial and Pet Shop Mess: Pick of Our Patches

The top stories from our Patch sites in Hennepin County, Fridley, Mendota Heights, Shakopee and St. Michael include light rail anger and Ramadan reflections.

(Compiled by Kevira Voegele)

Are There Pet-Eating Coyotes in Edina?

Edina Patch readers say that coyotes are responsible for killing cats and dogs.

Memorial Park in Albertville Honors Teen Killed in Crash

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Pelican Rapids and Albertville joined together to create the park in honor of Jessica Weishair and others who have died on area roads.

Animals Removed From Eagle Pet Center in Shakopee

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Owner Ed Dressen agreed to surrender the animals on Tuesday.

‘A Time to Cleanse’: Somalis Share What Ramadan Means to Them

To many outsiders, Ramadan is all about food—or the lack thereof. But to the devout, including west metro Somalis, the fasting and other rituals are a path to religious growth and holiness.

Met Council's Plan for 770 Park and Ride Spaces Draws SLP Council's Ire

While park and rides are seen as inevitable with the light rail project, the Met Council's proposal, which would build a parking lot on Steel Toe Brewery, was found objectionable by the St. Louis Park city council.

Providence Academy Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the 2013-2014 school year on a new addition that will provide a connection to the existing building and the future performing arts center.

DataCard One Step Closer to Relocating to Shakopee

The company anticipates adding 120 jobs over the next three to five years.

New 182-Unit Senior Living Community Coming to Maple Grove

Construction on the first phase of the construction project is expected to begin in September.

Sir Richard Branson, Ashton Kutcher Among Those Honored at 2013 Starkey Gala

The stars came out Sunday to be honored for helping the Eden Prairie-based organization's mission.

Edina Senior Center Looks To 'Tickle Fancy' of Baby Boomers

Donna Tilsner, the new recreation supervisor at the Edina Senior Center, is looking to bring new rental options to the center and work to better accommodate younger seniors.

Golden Valley Residents Tour the Light Rail

A few residents in this video and photos of the July 27 tour were able to see what the light rail is like downtown to get an idea for the proposed Bottineau Transitway in Golden Valley.


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