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Man Jumps off Bridge and Into Freezing River on New Year’s Eve: News Roundup
The top stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a woman who died after her car went through the ice on a creek and a fireball streaking through the sky.
Eagan
The Eagan High School alum and Burnsville native was nominated for the Tony Award for her role in the musical.
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The top 2013 Eagan stories by month include fatal crashes, the outlet mall groundbreaking and job loss.
Edina
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The city is asking residents what they think about allowing food trucks in Edina.
Edina's 'We're All Over' Traffic Citation Strategy Cuts Crime, Police Chief Says
Edina is well known for issuing more speeding tickets per capita than any other Twin Cities police department.
Hudson
'We Need Some Divers ASAP': Multi-Agency Emergency Response at I-94 Bridge over St. Croix River
Responding agencies included at least a half dozen fire departments: Stillwater, Hudson, Bayport, Scandia, Mahtomedi and Lower St. Croix.
Lakeville
Lakeville North Marching in Gator Bowl Parade, Halftime Show
The parade streamed live on New Year's Eve.
Serious Crash on I-35 Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
An 18-year-old Rosemount High School graduate died in the crash that occurred in the early hours of Dec. 28.
Maple Grove
4,000th Baby Of The Year Is Born At Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove Hospital opened in December of 2009 and did not expect to exceed delivery volumes over 10,000 until early 2017. However, they did just that reaching the 10,000 baby milestone in May of this year.
Maple Grove Archiver's Closing as Chain Folds
Employees were informed of the decision today. Stores will begin 'going out of business' specials immediately.
Minnetonka
Tim Daly was diagnosed as having stage three colon cancer and stage four esophageal cancer. He was selected by his peers seven times as Section Coach of the Year and four times as State Coach of the Year.
Northfield
Lonsdale Apartment Goes Smoke-Free
The new smoke-free policy began Jan. 1.
How to Recycle Old, Unwanted Electronics
Some retailers and manufacturers offer free recycling. There are also places in and near Northfield to dispose of e-waste.
Oakdale
Washington County Employees Give Thousands of Dollars to Area Food Shelves
The locations they contributed to include North St. Paul Food Shelf, which serves Oakdale.
Richfield
Richfield Chamber Announces 2014 Board of Directors
Four new members and the new board chair were named last month.
A look at some of the new laws that are now in effect.
St. Louis Park
More Than 1,100 SLP Residents Sign Up for Organics Recycling
The city's new organics and single-sort recycling programs are popular among residents, staff say.
SLP Man Awarded $125k After Bar Brawl With Off-Duty Cop
The cop is also the subject of a separate lawsuit for a similar incident.
St. Michael
St. Michael Owner Closing Albertville Perkins, Consolidating Staff
Adam Zimny and co-owner Dave Hanson announced the move to shutter the restaurant today.
Stillwater
'Biggest Loser' and Rachel Frederickson Return to NBC on Tuesday
The St. Croix Valley contestant wants to lose 100 pounds while on the show's weight-loss ranch.
Woodbury
Woodbury Woman Dies After Car Goes Into Ice Near La Crosse, WI
Ellen Ahmann of Woodbury was a Winona State University student. Her car was pulled from the creek on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Fireball Shoots Through Minnesota, Iowa Skies
Several people reported hearing sonic booms. Security cameras captured incredible video of the fireball.
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