Best MN Suburbs To Raise A Family: How Apple Valley Ranks

Factors in the study include the quality of local schools, overall safety, affordability, and amount of family amenities available.

Apple Valley Park Officials Close Playgrounds From March 27

Playgrounds will not be taped or fenced off but please respect the order and do not use the equipment.

How Much You Need To Make An Hour To Rent In Apple Valley

The National Low Income Housing Coalition recently released its annual report, Out of Reach. See how Apple Valley fared.

5 Ways Families Can Avoid Overspending This Summer — And Beyond

Summer spending doesn't have to break the bank! Here are a few ways to cut back while still having some big fun all year.

$4 Movies For Kids At 2 Minnesota AMC Theaters This Summer

The deal is valid on Wednesday mornings at participating theaters starting on June 5.

Helpful Pregnancy Advice That Moms-To-Be Should Embrace

If you're pregnant, don't stress— a new book explains just what to do while making your baby, from healthy diets to the checklist you need.

Tidying Up: How To Declutter Our Lives As Parents

It's common to feel suffocated by all of our material objects. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify our lives as parents and people.

7 Expert Tips On Managing Your Picky Little Eaters

Every parent wants to crack the code on their picky eaters — without having to force-feed them. Here are some techniques that will help.

Traveling With A Toddler: Pro Tips And Avoidable Fails

Planning a getaway with a toddler? It might not be as sunny as you hoped, if you're not prepared. Here are some tips to remember!

Screenagers: Growing Up In The Digital Age

Screenagers, an award-winning film, offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world (social media, video games, etc)

7 Signs You Might Be Over-Parenting

A recent book suggests that over-parenting your child could be doing more harm than good — but how do you know when you're guilty of it?

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Kirk Cousins' Son Help Makes Big Announcement: Photo

Cooper announced to the world that the Cousins family is getting bigger.

Apple Valley can support local kids through school supply drive

Allstate agency owners rally community to equip teachers and students for a successful school year by hosting supply drive through August 24

Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Grant to Kids ‘n Kinship

Kids ‘n Kinship received a generous grant donation from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation to support their youth mentoring program.

Twin Cities Daycare Shares Bloody Photos From Gnats Invasion

The daycare provider is warning parents of a "horrible" gnat problem that is leaving children with bloody scabs and scars.

11 Years After 'Heaven,' What Life is Like for the Burpo Family

The movie, in stores July 22, is about a real-life boy who says he went to Heaven and met Jesus during surgery. We spoke with the family behind the film about how it can help start a discussion in your town.

24 Amazing Ways Residents Inspire Their Communities

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations: Incredible Ways People Give Back Locally

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Resident Provides Positive Female Influence Through Kids 'n Kinship

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

'Coupon Queen' Gets $800 Grocery Bill Down to $7, Gives Savings Away

A New York woman is so good at bargain shopping that she's used her skills to donate groceries and other goods to charity. Learn how you can follow her lead locally.

Charitable Children: 'No Matter What Age You May Be, You Can Change the Life of Another'

As a part of our "Everyday Inspirations" series, we look at how children across the country are making big impacts locally.

Harp Healing: Woman Uses Music Therapy to Help Hospital Patients

After losing three people close to her in eight months, Edie Elkan picked up a harp for the first time in 28 years. Now she runs a program training others to play the instrument for patients in hospitals.

Nominate 'Everyday Inspirations' in Your Town

Patch wants to share stories about people who work every day to change others' lives for the better.

Man Steals from Coffee Shop—and You’ll Never Guess What Happened Next

Who says the punishment always has to fit the crime?

Second Grader’s “Buddy Bench” Goes Viral

Christian Bucks’ idea to foster friendship spreads to 32 states—and counting.

The Week's Best Good News: A Winning Wedding, 26 Days of Kindness and More

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

The Week's Best Good News: Man Finds $98K in Desk, Holocaust Survivor Reunited with Soldier

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

Butterball Turkey Hotline Helps Home Cooks Conquer Thanksgiving

Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.

How to Order Butterbeer at Starbucks

It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.

The Week's Best Good News

Here's our roundup of the most uplifting and feel-good stories from Patch towns across the country.

ICYMI: The Week's Best Good News

We rounded up the most uplifting stories trending across the country.

High School Student with Down Syndrome Scores Touchdown [VIDEO]

A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.

Reunion, Donut Beer and Fundraiser for Homeless Pets

Good news from the past week from our Patch sites in Northfield, Roseville; Dakota County, Washington County and Hudson, WI.

Rosemount Teen's Disney Dream Comes True

The 16-year-old traveled to Walt Disney World through United HealthCare's alliance with Make-A-Wish, according to Sun Thisweek.

MN Zoo Celebrates Birth of First Tapir Calf in Two Decades

The baby calf was born last Saturday and is the first birth of its kind since 1991.

Craigslist: The Best of Apple Valley—Oct. 3

What's Apple Valley selling on the web?

Minnesota Zoo Kicks Off New Indoor Acoustic Concert Series

The next concert, featuring Lucy Michelle, is planned for Oct. 4.

VIDEO: How Does a Snow Monkey Celebrate His 29th Birthday?

Nikko, a snow monkey at the Minnesota Zoo, is the oldest male snow monkey in North America.

Minnesota Zoo Opens Bear Exhibit Saturday

The exhibit features three bears who are approximately 2-1/2 years old and is located on the Minnesota Trail.

1 Family, 3 National Champs: Siblings Give Top Performances in National Speech Tournament

Ishanaa, Akshar and Ashesh Rambachan—who have gone through Eastview High School—became the first trio of siblings in the history of the National Forensic League to win a national speech title in the same category.

Minnesota Zoo Launches Acoustic Concert Series for Fall

Live on Stage at the Minnesota Zoo will feature five concerts this fall, at the zoo's new Target Learning Center indoor theater.

Apple Valley, Rosemount Sandwiched Between 2 Top-20 Cities for Living

Money Magazine placed Eagan and Lakeville among the best small U.S. cities in which to live this year, a distinction bestowed upon Apple Valley in 2010.

National Carmike Theaters Bomb Threat Cleared in Apple Valley

A bomb threat apparently was called in to Carmike Theaters corporate office Friday morning, but the Apple Valley Carmike Cinemas has been checked and subsequently cleared.

5 Years After I-35W Collapse: Reflections From Rosemount Victim's Family, Account From Apple Valley Survivor

Rosemount resident Peter Hausmann was one of the 13 people who died as a result of the I-35W bridge collapse on Aug. 1, 2007. Apple Valley resident Andy Gannon survived the collapse.

A History of Its Own: The Dakota County Historical Society

The society was established in 1939 when South St. Paul High School shop teacher Fred Lawshe turned over a rock and found an artifact beneath it.

Video: Minnesota Zoo Welcomes New Tiger Cub

Two Amur tiger cubs were born June 17 at the Minnesota Zoo. Only one survived the first few days and is now being hand-raised by zoo staff.