Liz Navratil
Reporter
West metroNavratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.
Latest from Liz Navratil
Chanhassen voters approved $80 million for a community center, but designs are already over budget
Early designs for the Chanhassen Bluffs Community Center came in over budget and without some key amenities. Now officials want to know if the project is still viable.
July 20, 2025
‘Perfect storm’ led to Twin Cities suburban boil water advisory
Golden Valley, Crystal and New Hope officials sought a study of their joint system before a computer problem led to a shutdown and boil water advisory.
July 17, 2025
Tonka Bay begins moving mounds of accidentally unearthed sacred soil piled near City Hall
The soil that is sacred to the Dakota sat outside City Hall for months after crews unearthed it while trying to update roads, water and sewer lines.
July 15, 2025
Minnetonka police to send drones first in response to some 911 calls
Police hope the Drones as First Responders program — the first in Minnesota — will allow them to assess situations faster and better prioritize officers’ time.
July 11, 2025
Golden Valley city prosecutor says the office is running out of money with half the year to go
Attorney Kurt Glaser told City Council members they need to shift priorities or nearly double the prosecution budget to keep up with the current pace.
July 9, 2025
Push to uproot invasive plants sparks debate on Lake Minnetonka
Some people in Orono, Mound and other cities want to form lake improvement districts to help cover treatments, but other residents question the loss of fish habitat.
July 5, 2025
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Bloomington reverses plan for bike park at former Thunderbird Motel
Minnesota lawmakers extended the property’s tax-exempt status, buying local leaders more time to try to find a developer for the site.
July 1, 2025
In some Minnesota suburbs, most new apartments cater to seniors
Arden Hills, Anoka and Excelsior were among the Twin Cities suburbs where a majority of new apartments catered to seniors.
June 28, 2025
Plymouth opens city’s first cricket pitch, delighting fans as interest in sport grows
The centuries-old sport is seeing a resurgence in Twin Cities suburbs as immigrants from cricket-loving countries lead push for new fields.
June 21, 2025
George Floyd’s murder upended this suburban police department. Now, it’s trying to heal.
The upheaval in Golden Valley is just one example of the way Floyd’s murder shook thousands of police agencies nationwide.
May 28, 2025
These Twin Cities suburbs are seeing a surge in senior citizens
Demographers have long expected a “silver tsunami” as baby boomers age. But some communities are attracting more seniors than others.
April 26, 2025
Orono, Long Lake move to extinguish fire department feud
The two cities near Lake Minnetonka have been embroiled in a contentious lawsuit since Orono tried to form its own fire department.
April 16, 2025
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