Tattoo TV Stars in Minneapolis This Weekend: Regional Weekender

Three things to do in the Twin Cities area include a chance to tinker and make Hawaiian leis, and an art exhibit about the 45th Parallel.

AFS Intercultural Programs Information Night

AFS Intercultural Programs Information Session

2014 Tax Season to Open Jan. 31

E-file and Free File can speed refunds, the IRS says.

How to Prevent Frozen Pipes and How to Thaw Them

Pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like those in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, attics, garages or kitchen cabinets.

5 Great Valentine’s Day Crafts to Do with Kids This Weekend

Keep kids busy with these sweet and fun ideas.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.

VIDEO: Hopkins Grad’s Lorde Parody Takes on Life After High School

Molly Dworsky remade Lorde’s song ‘Royals’ to mock the difficulties of aging.

Hennepin Co. Attorney: 'Be Smart When Using Smart Phones, Electronics'

Recently there have been a string of robberies of electronic devices, such as smart phones, tablets and computers in the Metro Area.

AOIE Classes Back In Session Wednesday

AOIE Classes Back In Session Wed

New Community Site - Coming Soon

Sisters in Spirit Women's Retreat

Map: What Part of Town Has the Most Homes Sold in a Month?

The map above shows a snapshot of total homes sold in October across town.

Should Sports Continue When Schools are Closed?

Several districts continued with games, practices and other after-school activities despite cancelling class. What do you think?

LOOKING FOR THE CLASS OF 1964: FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS!!!

Eden Prairie Coat Drive!

Dogs Staying Warm: The Twin Cities’ Cutest Winter Puppy Pics

Pet owners across the metro bundled up their four-legged friends to shield them from this week’s freezing temperatures.

Top 5 Great Press Release Writing Tips from PublicityandMarketing.com Top Publicists

The 15 Best Twin Cities Winter Selfies

Bundling up for extreme temperatures doesn’t just keep you warm—it makes for a good photo!

Bloggers, Let’s Get Together

Want to meet your fellow Patch bloggers? Do you want to learn about becoming a Patch blogger? Attend our blogger get-together for our current and potential bloggers on Patch.

Hopkins Schools to Remain Closed Tuesday

The cold weather prompted a second day of school closures in the district.

5 Things to Know: Record-Breaking Cold Temps, Flu Outbreak in 25 States

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Need a New Years Resolution?

AOIE Classes Canceled Mon/Tues

CLASSES CANCELED MONDAY & TUESDAY

Map: What Part of Town has the Highest Home Listing Price?

Economists say the national home median listing price won’t increase as rapidly as it did in 2013. Look at a map below of the median home listing price across town.

[VIDEO] Perfect Steakhouse Filet Mignon Recipe

Learn how to make a restaurant-worthy steak.

11 Cold Weather Experiments

Temperatures may be well below freezing, but you can still have some fun outdoors.

Dangerous Cold Prompts More Emergency Youth Shelter Options

At any given time, more than a dozen youth are without any shelter in Hennepin County, according to a release.

[VIDEO] 15-Minute Meal: Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Recipe

It only tastes like it took an hour to prep.

Map: Where Has the Number of People Working at Home Increased?

Census results reveal more people are working from home than before. The map below shows a snapshot across town of the change in the number of people who worked from home between 2000-2011.

Costa Rica Ballroom Hopkins & Woodbury.

Costa Rica Ballroom. Best dance instruction for beginners in the twin cities. 2 Locations Hopkins Woodbury

Next Yellow Ribbon Meeting Is Jan. 16

The Southwest Twin Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon coalition, which includes Minnetonka, Hopkins, Eden Prairie and Edina, will host a meeting Thursday, Jan. 16, from 7–9 p.m. at Hopkins City Hall.

Equality Hero? 15 Minutes of Fame? Public Debates Kluwe’s Claims

Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe said he thinks he was fired because of his support for gay marriage.

Ridgedale YMCA partners with MNYC to provide a Water Safety Program

Man Dies in Rollover Crash, But Passenger Not Injured: Crime Roundup

The top police, court and fire stories from our Patch sites in the Twin Cities this week include a woman who slashed another woman’s face with a butcher knife.