Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Calling all boutique employees, local shoppers and anyone with a passion for fashion. We want to see your ideas on Patch!
Patch is seeking fashion experts to contribute to our Local Voices platform and help educate the masses on the right shoes to wear with that pencil skirt, next seasons top color trends and more. We would love for owners or employees of local boutiques to post an "Outfit of the Week" or for a savvy consumer to keep us up-to-date on the latest trends with regular posts on what's happening in the fashion world. If you love to photograph fashion, you can showcase that passion as well in Local Voices post. Part of the Patch mission is to strengthen communities and improve the lives of their residents, but we can't do it without you. Our Local Voices section allows members of the community—from cooking enthusiasts to local politicians and …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Share news, events, expertise and perspectives with your neighbors, constituents and customers. Start blogging today.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
This is a weekly roundup of blogs posted on Patches throughout the Twin Cities west metro.
BBB to Begin Publishing Complaint Details By Dan Hendrickson; Edina Patch The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is soon offering more details in its free Business Reviews—including the actual text from consumer complaints and the initial business response. Thea Sheldon on Women Over 50 and Body Image By Becky Henry; Minnetonka Patch This is a blog interview with Thea Sheldon, a life coach with experience. Dr. Hal Pickett's Thoughts on Adderall Abuse By Dr. Hal Pickett; Minnetonka Patch Adderall abuse is on the rise among Minnesota high school and college students. Our blogger discusses why and what can be done about it. Richfield Girl Scouts Raise Money for Minnesota Raptor Center By Megan Cassidy; Richfield Patch For …
Sunday, February 19, 2012
This is a roundup of blog posts over the past week from Patches across the southwest metro.
O'Neal Hampton, 'Biggest Loser' Contestant, Dishes on Weight Loss By Heidi Keyho; Shakopee Patch O'Neal Hampton held up a pair of extra large denim jeans so large he can now fit his entire body in one leg, as a reminder of what he calls his "rear mirror." The Minnesota resident and "The Biggest Loser" contestant started the show at 389 pounds and finished 139 pounds lighter. Secrets to Finding a Qualified Tax Preparer By Dan Hendrickson; Edina Patch The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota is encouraging taxpayers to do their research before selecting tax preparation help. Former St. Louis Park Hockey Head Coach Headed to Hall of Fame By John Froom; St. Louis Park Patch Keith Schafer, who was St. Louis Park boys hockey head…
Monday, February 13, 2012
This is a roundup of posts from Patch bloggers throughout the southwest metro.
This is a roundup of the best blog posts from across the southwest Twin Cities. Want to join our family of Patch bloggers? Scroll down and click the button "Want to Blog on Patch?" It's that simple! State of the Media 2012 – What are the trends? By Heidi Keyho; Shakopee Patch With unlimited technology at your fingertips, have you ever wondered what will happen to newspapers, radio, television and magazines? Let's Examine the Facts and Statistics of Southwest LRT By Bill James; St. Louis Park Patch The discussions around LRT can be emotional and data can be bent to support any argument. But one thing we all need to think about is what will be the legacy we leave future generations? Dr. Hal Pickett's Thoughts on Adolescent Depression By Dr. …
Monday, February 6, 2012
This is a roundup of posts this past week from Patch bloggers throughout the Southwest metro.
Editor's Note: Want to blog for Patch? Join our family of bloggers by clicking the button on the bottom of the home page. South Pole Researcher Shares Her Cool Experience By Heidi Keyho; Shakopee Patch It's dark 24-hours a day every day, it's -100 degrees and the rule is two, two-minute showers per week. Social Networking: Freedom of Speech and Expression vs. Conventional Wisdom By William Wells III; Burnsville Patch A disturbing trend has emerged over the past several years as the use of social networking tools has increased. The line between our right to exercise “Freedom of Speech and/or Expression” and our choice to use “conventional wisdom” seems to have become blurred. What If Your Doctor Had Autism? By Patrick V. Suglia; Richfield …
Monday, January 30, 2012
This is a roundup of Patch blogs posted over the past week.
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Monday, January 30, 2012
Mom Needs Kumon By "Midge," a.k.a. The Adult Imposter; Minnetonka Patch This mom is worried her first-grade son will soon surpass her in all things math. Solo Trip to the BWCA Turns Up Richfield Connections By David Haines; Richfield Patch This is a report about the author's mid-July 2011 solo canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota, taken from his notes along the way. Seeking Models For "Body Art" Project By Amy Zellmer; Shakopee Patch The author and photographer invites you to let your freak flag fly and allow her to capture it. School Board Vote Signals Commitment to Community By John Froom; St. Louis Park Patch Want some new turf? St. Louis Park School Board affirmed its commitment to athletic …
Monday, January 23, 2012
This is a weekly roundup of blogs from around Patch in the southwest metro.
Winter Thanks in Poem By Elissa Cottle; Southwest Minneapolis Patch Minneapolis poet invites readers to add their own poetry to her winter work. Can We Tell Where Burnsville Real Estate is Going Based on What We Saw in 2011? By Richard Tucker; Burnsville Patch Like any good economic prediction, the answer would be yes and no. Now that I have sufficiently hedged my bets, let me try and make sense of where we are and what appears to be happening. Sell My Ugly House! Three Ways to Boost Curb Appeal By Shery Petrashek; Burnsville Patch The Internet has exaggerated the importance of curb appeal and has actually created a new standard of beauty for your home — online appeal. Today’s Subject…Little Debbie’s Zebra Cakes By Leslie Nicole; Shakopee…
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Every Sunday, Patches in the southwest metro are posting a roundup of our blog posts from the past week.
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Everyday people just like you are blogging for Patch. Every Sunday, we’ll give you a roundup of the posts from the past week from Patch bloggers across the Twin Cities southwest metro. Here’s what our bloggers posted between Jan. 1-7. Do you have a hunger to join your "Local Voices" neighbors? Email your Local Editor. The 'Tiger Fleet' Roars on to Campus By Heidi Keyho Shakopee Patch The Minnesota School of Business-Shakopee campus experiences tiger sightings on a weekly basis. But don't pull out your tranquilizer gun just yet. It is just one student's interpretation of community service. Burnsville Real Estate 2011 Market Review By Robert Stewart Burnsville Patch The real story in Burnsville Real Estate is the supply, and the subtitle …
