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
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka considers tightening dog leash rules
Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.
November 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space
The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Elections
Bloomington residents decide to keep ranked-choice voting
The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.
November 6, 2024
Elections
South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul
Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Chengwatana State Forest reopens after fire that lasted two weeks
Rain and snow helped firefighters contain the blaze in the forest, east of Pine City.
November 2, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
From the tops of Twin Cities area trees, forestry crews see clear signs of trouble
Drought, severe storms and the emerald ash borer are toppling trees across the metro. But forestry crews are also trying to plant replacements.
November 2, 2024
Elections
South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul
Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024
Elections
Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
Greater Minnesota
Chengwatana State Forest reopens after fire that lasted two weeks
Rain and snow helped firefighters contain the blaze in the forest, east of Pine City.
November 2, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
From the tops of Twin Cities area trees, forestry crews see clear signs of trouble
Drought, severe storms and the emerald ash borer are toppling trees across the metro. But forestry crews are also trying to plant replacements.
November 2, 2024