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Shoe Thief

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Tragic Teen Death, Shoe Store Robber and a Fire Fatality: Pick of Our Patches

This week's headlines from around the West Metro also include a salute to a lost boy, transportation issues and SuperValu's biggest sale. And, free beer!

Editor’s Note: Every week we bring you a sampling of stories from Patch sites in the west metro: Eden Prairie, Edina, Fridley, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Serial Shoe-Store Robber Bought Pellet Gun at Fridley Walmart, Police Say He bought a gun in Walmart's sporting goods department then crossed the street and robbed Payless Shoes, police allege. Two days later, prosecutors say, he robbed a Famous Footwear in Shakopee the same way and led police on a 90mph chase, ending in a Savage Target parking lot.  Supervalu Agrees to $3.3B Deal to Sell Off Five Store Brands There is no word yet on how Eden Prairie jobs will be affected. …

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