Doctor Saves Hockey Player and Injured Student Returns to School

West Metro good news roundup compiled by Kevira Voegele. 

Awards and Accomplishments

Evan Ray Headed Back to School

Minnetonka Homecoming Royalty Announced

Get to Know John Mark Nelson’s Music

St. Louis Park Grad Drafted in National Lacrosse League

STMA Students Named as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

17 Eden Prairie Seniors Among National Merit Semifinalists

Golden Valley Athlete Named to USA Hockey Team

Royal Page Racks Up More Awards

Mound Westonka H.S. Student Senate Hits the Ground Running

Dozens of Mound Westonka H.S. Students Earn AP Scholar Awards

Banner Year for MWHS All State Musicians

Preceptis Medical Inc. of Plymouth Wins Prestigious Competition

Canterbury Park Announces 2013 Divisional Champions

Five Southwest High Seniors Among National Merit Semifinalists

Famous Residents and Visitors

New Gophers Basketball Coach Buys $1 Million Edina Home

Mitsubishi North America's CEO Visits Richfield

Helping Others

Man’s Neck Slashed by Hockey Blade in Edina Rec Game; Saved by Skating Doctor

Edina Massage Envy Raising Money in National Arthritis Campaign

Diagnosed with Parkinson's, Edina Resident Advocates Trikes and Tandem Bikes

How Minnesota Turned Fuel, Cigarettes into Food for Hopkins Students

Minnetonka Players to ‘Tackle Cancer’ at Homecoming Game

'Vested Interest in K9s' Gives Richfield Two Police Dog Vest

'Legend' Seeks a New Home

Wright County 4-H Program Seeks Adult Volunteers

'Kicking for Miracles' Fundraiser Set for Sept. 28

Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser for Fridley Fire Department Set Saturday Morning

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities in Golden Valley

Golden Valley Humane Society Needs Your Help

Volunteer From Wayzata Deploys to Colorado Flood Zone

New Jobs and Faces

Meet St. Louis Park High School's New Principal, Joann Karetov

New to Town

Fairview Southdale Breaks Ground on $42M Emergency Center

Forever Yogurt Holding Grand Opening Saturday in Shops at West End

Car Wash Coming to Excelsior and France Gas Station

New Church Resides Inside Plymouth's Mann Movie Theater

Sports

Hopkins, Minnetonka Set to Play in Tip Off Classic

Minnetonka Dominates in 38-0 Win Over Bloomington-Jefferson Thursday Night

Minnetonka Defeats Hopkins in Dual Swim Meet

Watch: Highlights from the STMA v. Monticello Football Game

Fridley Girls Swimming Team Defeats Irondale

Armstrong Girls' Volleyball Wins Tournament Title

What’s Great About Our Town

Party with a Pony: Edina's 'Barnyard Boogie' Coming This Saturday

Fish Lake Park is Back in Action

7 Cool Things at the Farmers Market … That Aren’t Fruits or Veggies

Hopkins West Junior High Cooks Make Fresh Pickles

Twelve Non-Bicycles from Open Streets at Penn Fest

And They Were Off!

Five Dogs from Richfield's Open Streets at Penn Fest

Jugglers at Open Streets At Penn Fest, Richfield

18 Golden Retriever Service Dogs Lap Up Ice Cream at Galaxy Drive In

‘Kick It’ for Elli Kickball Tournament, Rock the Land MusicFest Fundraiser

‘German Fest’ October 12 at St. Michael City Center

Recent Births at Buffalo Hospital

Eden Prairie Historical Society Brings Back Calico Ball

Hopkins West Junior High Cooks Make Fresh Pickles

From 4,000 Cases of Breaded Chicken to 4,000 lbs of Produce

School of Fish Adds Fish On Kids Books

Hopkins Cops Host Celebration of Community This Month

Lilydale Festival Boasts New Attractions, Familiar Favorites in 2013

Apple Fest Returns to The Landing in Shakopee