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.

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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 Change

Due to boundary lines that have been around longer than almost all of the residents of Parkwood Knolls, 400 homes in the neighborhood are part of the Hopkins School District.

Tonka Cheerleader: 'Winning Nationals Put the Cherry on Top of My Senior Year'

Team Captain Marcy Adams shares her passion for cheering with teens with special needs.

School Officials: ‘Anyone Who Walks Through Those Doors Are Our Kids’

Richfield School District officials say they won't lose money as a result of the Pillsbury Commons project.

PRISM’s Car Program Offers Opportunities To Those in Need

Golden Valley nonprofit repairs donated cars and then sells them to accepted applicants with a low-interest loan.

Contrasting Financial Predictions for Hopkins Schools Sow Confusion

The district found money for new programs this year despite some grim forecasts. What gives?

Rodizio Grill Opens in Maple Grove

The new Brazilian steakhouse, a first in Minnesota, opened April 20 at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove.

Visions for Vacancy: Plymouth Center Off Hwy 55

With a new property owner, the old Plymouth Center strip mall is being demolished to make way for new business.