Week in Review: From Candy Money to Flood Relief

Amy Finch profiled , who has overcome adversity to earn a scholarship from the Children's Defense Fund of Minnesota.

We continued to follow the reaction of our Southwest Minneapolis lawmakers to Republican budget proposals. House Minority Leader Paul Thissen said cuts to state aid would increase property taxes, slammed

In our weekly Moms Talk segment, moms from around the region chimed in on vaccination.

Ashle Briggs Horton did a profile of local photographer Karl Herber.

We also reported on the case of a level three sex offender who planned to move to Armatage, although an FBI operation and recent armed robbery he was charged with looks like they might prevent his move.

We also received our first local recommendation from Yeti Records on Nicollet Avenue. Look for them weekly.

Sheila Regan covered the first meeting of the 6th park district's citizen advisory committee, where some participants warned of contentious issues such as proximity to the Roberts Bird Sanctuary. The committee also approved more invites, which, if accepted, would up the participating members to 27. Here's the

Ms. Briggs Horton also reported on Sugar Sugar's collection of candy money for local charities, which is about wrapping up.

And James Sanna explored the preparations being made in case of , which is one of about 100 Minneapolis properties that could face flooding.

We also published a number of events, weekend planners and smaller features. Please don't hesitate to contact us.

Jon Collins
Editor, Southwest Minneapolis Patch
jon.collins@patch.com