Patch User Profile for Valerie Engler

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff
Golden Valley, MN

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Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Maple Grove

Here, the Patch guide to St. Patrick's Day in Maple Grove, from the best Guinness pours to the most delicious Irish dinners.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Maple Grove

Adoptable Pets: Loveable Labrador Needs a Home

These animals and more are up for adoption through Buffalo-based Crossroads Animal Shelter.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Adoptable Pets: Loveable Labrador Needs a Home

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Slippery Roadways Leads to Crash on 394 in Golden Valley

The snow is gone, but commuters still dealt with slippery roadways Wednesday morning.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Slippery Roadways Leads to Crash on 394 in Golden Valley

Osseo Area Schools Adopts 2014 Budget, Will Cut $3 Million Next Year

In a 5-1 vote, District 279 School board members agreed to focus on cutting dollars in the areas of transportation, administration and activities supplies, among other categories.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Osseo Area Schools Adopts 2014 Budget, Will Cut $3 Million Next Year

Obituary: Michael Dewey Paripovich

Paripovich was 71 when he died from cancer on Mar. 3.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Who is Hiring in Golden Valley?

A number of local employers have job openings.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Whole Foods Parking: Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Officials Look to Nearby Ramp

When Whole Foods opens in Maple Grove, the nearby parking ramp will be utilized for the expected increase in cars.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Whole Foods Parking: Shoppes at Arbor Lakes Officials Look to Nearby Ramp

Readers React: STMA Student Body, Parents Discuss School Lunch Issue

St. Michael Patch readers shared opinions about recent school lunch problems, which were discussed during Monday's school board meeting.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Readers React: STMA Student Body, Parents Discuss School Lunch Issue

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Metro Road Conditions Worsen, Cause Spinouts Tuesday Morning

Spinouts on northbound and southbound Highway 169 slowed traffic around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Metro Road Conditions Worsen, Cause Spinouts Tuesday Morning

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Share Your Snow Day Photos on Patch

Are you having fun in the snow? Post a photo on Patch!

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Robbinsdale Area Schools Close Tuesday Due to Snow

Winter Storm Saturn has dumped enough snow on the Golden Valley area to cancel school today for Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Robbinsdale Area Schools Close Tuesday Due to Snow

Plymouth, MN|News|Mar 2013

Wayzata, Osseo, Robbinsdale Schools Close Due to Snow

Winter Storm Saturn has dumped enough snow on the Plymouth area to cancel school today for Wayzata Public Schools and Osseo Area Schools and Robbinsdale Area Schools.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Wayzata, Osseo, Robbinsdale Schools Close Due to Snow

Golden Valley|News|Mar 2013

Slow Morning Commute, School Closures as Winter Storm Saturn Advances in Golden Valley

The City of Golden Valley issued a snow emergency Tuesday morning.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Slow Morning Commute, School Closures as Winter Storm Saturn Advances in Golden Valley

Maple Grove Students Excel in Speech Competition, Prepare for National Tournament

A number of Maple Grove Senior High School students are preparing for the national qualifying tournament in St. Cloud.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff

Maple Grove Students Excel in Speech Competition, Prepare for National Tournament

TONIGHT: District 279 Set to Decide on 2013 Budget Cuts

After community feedback meetings, surveys, and two work sessions, school board members are scheduled to make a decision on the proposed budget cuts that will impact the district over the next two years.

Valerie Engler, Patch Staff