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Bachmann's Replacements, Zebra Mussels and Monks' Mandala: Pick of Our Patches

This week's selections include a garage art gallery, workers commuting to Fridley and a new food co-op and Whole Foods.

(Compiled by Kevira Voegele)

Rhonda Sivarajah Enters Race to Replace Michele Bachmann in Congress

Sivarajah is the second Republican to seek the office since Bachmann said she would drop her re-election bid in 2014.

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New Candidate for Michele Bachmann's Seat: DFLer Judy Adams

She joins Republican Tom Emmer in the 2014 Sixth District race after Bachmann and Jim Graves dropped out.

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Feds Launch New Zebra Mussel Experiment on Lake Minnetonka

The Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Zequanox on an experimental basis to gauge its effectiveness at combating invasive zebra mussels in open water.

Tibetan Monks Create Gorgeous Sand Art at the Hopkins Arts Center

On Wednesday, the monks came from the Tashi Kyil monastery in Dehra Dun, India, to share their culture and art.

There's Garage Rock, So Why Not Garage Art?

A Southwest Minneapolis bungalow’s tuck-under garage becomes an art gallery, as told by local online weekly The Line.

Fridley Sees Big Gain in Workers During the Day

About 31 percent more workers come into the city than live here.

Eden Prairie Relay Team Takes State Championship

Ayub Kassim, Mitch Stenoien, Henry Zurn and Cal Lawton won the 4x800 meter relay with a time of 7:47.61

Minnetonka Resident Named Lacrosse Player of the Year

Lydia Sutton will also player with the Canadian team at this year’s World Cup.

Lakewinds Natural Foods Gets Final Design Approvals

The Richfield City Council signed off on the final items Tuesday night. The new co-op is expected to open in early 2014.

Whole Foods in Maple Grove Shares Upcoming Opening Date, Job Opportunities

The store is located at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.

 


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