Thousands Remember Zach at Mall of America: Good News

It’s cold. Bottom line. It’s the “walk-ouside-and-the-wind-takes-your-breath-away” cold that comes with winter.

But here are a few stories from around the Twin Cities that will warm you up inside, and maybe keep those subzero wind chills away for just a little while this weekend. 

Feel-Good Stories

Hear Choir of 4,000 Sing 'Clouds' at Mall of America – Stillwater Patch
Literally thousands gathered to remember a teen who hit No. 1 on iTunes before losing his fight with cancer.

Snow Plow Driver Gets a “Shout Out” for Going Extra Mile – St. Michael Patch

Minnetonka's 21st Century Skills: Make a Math Video – Minnetonka Patch

Eagan's Winter Market Fest Begins on Dec. 7 – Eagan Patch

Rachel Frederickson Returns to Swimming Pool on 'Biggest Loser' – Stillwater Patch

Wanna-Be Library in Uganda Has Friend from Hudson and Is Seeking More – Hudson Patch

Plymouth Native, Wayzata Grad Making Romantic Paintball Movie - Plymouth Patch

Woodbury 6-year-old Honored for Saving Family, Others from Fire – Woodbury Patch – Woodbury Patch
Young Bella Montantes woke up to the sound of a fire, and had the presence of mind to wake her mom.

St. Michael Catholic School Announces Middle Level Honor Roll – St Michael Patch

Maple Grove Wins Top Honors for National Night Out – Maple Grove Patch

Osseo Area Schools’ EC&FE Program Earns Top Ratings – Maple Grove Patch

Eagan Rotary Club Gives $30,000 to 27 Community Organizations – Eagan Patch

Lakeville Veteran Honored at Timberwolves Game – Lakeville Patch

Eden Prairie Chef, Businessman Named Restaurateur of the Year – Eden Prairie Patch

Minnetonka, Wayzata Players Receive All-Conference Honors – Lake Minnetona Patch

Volunteer this Holiday Season

Volunteer Opportunities in Maple Grove – Maple Grove Patch

Volunteer and Giving Opportunities in Minnetonka – Minnetonka Patch

Lakeville Police Department Continues Toys for Tots Tradition – Lakeville Patch

New Businesses Arriving

Cupcake in Eagan Opens by Week's End – Eagan Patch

Watch: Site Preparations for Eagan Senior Living Complex – Eagan Patch

123-Room Hotel Proposed for Site Near Eagan's New Outlet Mall – Eagan Patch

Lakeville Could See Another SuperAmerica in Town – Lakeville Patch

Who’s Hiring?

CaringBridge is Hiring in Eagan: Job Search – Eagan Patch

360 Communities is Hiring: Lakeville Area Job Search – Eagan Patch

Guides and Information

Where are the Twin Cities’ Best Holiday Lights?

Touring local streets for brightly lit homes is a holiday tradition, and the Twin Cities has no shortage of festive houses.

Where Can You Visit Santa Claus in the Twin Cities?