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Same-Sex Marriage Decision, Jablonski and New Fast Food: Pick of Our Patches
This week's selections include a new Taco Bell, more on the Buddhist monastery, another attempt at school levies and a healthier sport drink for young athletes.
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Dibble Introduces MN Same-Sex Marriage at MN Senate: 'A Very Simple Bill'
Southwest Minneapolis' state representative introduced his gay-marriage bill at the Minnesota Senate Monday.
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Kiffmeyer: MN Same-Sex Marriage Bill Betrays Vow that 'Nothing Would Change'
Minnesota state Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer, who represents St. Michael-Albertville, recalled promise that 'no' votes on constitutional amendment to ban marriage wouldn't lead to legalization.
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ZipRealty Lists Westonka School District at Top of 'Best Places for Families to Live' List
New study used quality of local schools in relation to the price of their local real estate to measure nation's "Best Places for Families to Live."
The Senate gave final approval on the bill with a 37-30 vote with David Hann voting "no" and Terri Bonoff voting "yes."
Jack Jablonski Has One Heck of a Week
The Benilde-St. Margaret's student was invited to be flag bearer for the Wild's first Stanley Cup home playoff game, then was drafted by the Chicago Steel hockey team.
Will Popeyes Ever Open in Richfield?
However, nearly six months later, the restaurant has yet to be delivered, and Richfield Patch is getting plenty of inquiries as to when it will happen.
Taco Bell Hopes to Return to Richfield in Former Burger King Spot
Burger King closed its doors last year after a fruitless attempt to be included late in the redevelopment of the adjacent Menards property.
Mayor: Shakopee Should Be a Retail-Entertainment Destination
Mayor Brad Tabke hopes to make Shakopee a haven for tourists and shoppers.
Buddhist Monastery One Step Closer to Approval
Thursday the Savage Planning Commission gave its blessing to Tay Phuong, a Buddhist monastery and temple that is planned for south Savage.
John Montague and Jesse Parker were frustrated by the relative lack of healthy sports drinks at Twin Cities grocery stores and decided to look into creating their own.
Two School Levy Requests to be on November 2013 Election Ballot
The Osseo School District 279 School Board voted to request an operating and technology levy from voters in a special election Nov. 5.
New ‘Tonka on the Creek’ Apartment Complex Planned by Minnehaha Creek
The 93-unit project will have rooftop access that “will offer spectacular views of the surrounding woodlands and the creek.”
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