West Metro
June 6, 2018
Scott Henning

Twin Cities man falls 60 feet to his death while rappelling in Utah canyon

Authorities said difficult terrain prevented emergency personnel from reaching the man.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

Orono man pleads guilty to conspiracy and tax fraud in $13 million scheme

No sentencing date has been set for 55-year-old Scott P. Flynn.
West Metro
June 6, 2018
Edina residents listened to a discussion about a proposed development during a city council meeting on Tuesday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@sta

Edina rejects residential project near Southdale

The move was another win for neighbors strongly opposing taller buildings in the Southdale Center area.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

Hennepin County commissioner's race gets late surprise filings

West Metro
June 4, 2018
Shermie

Rescue dog stolen in Robbinsdale burglary is back home

West Metro
June 4, 2018

Mark Stenglein dropping out of Hennepin County commissioner race

Former Hennepin County commissioner says injury will keep him from running.
West Metro
June 4, 2018
The 7250 France Avenue proposal, designed by DJR Architecture, has drawn considerable opposition from the surrounding neighborhoods in Edina, includin

Edina leaders, residents at loggerheads on future development

City weighs its evolving footprint against residents' resistance to apartment towers near Southdale.
West Metro
June 4, 2018
Alex Tittle, Hennepin County disparity reduction director

Hennepin County hires director to reduce racial and other disparities

Alex Tittle held a similar role for the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium.
West Metro
June 4, 2018

Fugitive recovery agents find man shot dead in Medicine Lake home

Agents were attempting to arrest the man when they heard a loud bang
West Metro
June 4, 2018
The Parrish house in Richfield. By Erin Adler

Richfield couple in 90s found in home with one dead, one hurt in fall

Their neighbors said the news has left them shaken and saddened.
West Metro
June 3, 2018

Wife jailed in Bloomington man's beating death is released without charges

Officers were called to the house to respond to a domestic dispute.
West Metro
June 3, 2018
This vehicle landed on its roof after leaving a road in Wayzata.

Car veers off road in Wayzata, lands upside down; driver seriously hurt

The victim was taken by air ambulance to North Memorial Medical Center.
West Metro
June 2, 2018
A 38 acre parcel of land on Nowthen Blvd. NW at 170th Ave. is where a new elementary school will be built in Ramsey. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheele

Anoka-Hennepin, Minnesota's largest school district, begins work on its biggest construction project ever

Voters approved $249 million to expand or renovate all of the district's schools.
West Metro
June 2, 2018

Child hospitalized after being pulled from Edina pool

The child was found at the bottom of a pool at an apartment complex and was rushed to Fairview Southdale Hospital.
West Metro
June 2, 2018

West metro briefs: Petition seeks to loosen Bloomington's chicken rules

West Metro
June 2, 2018

West metro police blotter, June 3

South Metro
June 2, 2018
Burnsville Police Sgt. Chris Wicklund turned his his body camera off after completing a call. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Thurs

Suburban police taking a closer look at body cameras

Bloomington, Robbinsdale and Savage are among departments considering utilizing devices.
West Metro
June 1, 2018

Man critical after being shot at Crystal Skate Park

An 18-year-old man was in critical condition Friday night after being shot at the Skate Park in Crystal, police said.
West Metro
May 31, 2018
Rendering provided by Met Council A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon. ORG XMIT: MIN1607201316000459 O

Hennepin County Board OKs cash infusion for Southwest LRT

Several milestones must be reached this summer to keep the project on track.

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