West Metro
Prominent Twin Cities defense attorney Ron Meshbesher dies
He had been suffering from Alzheimer's and died Wednesday.
West Metro
Southwest light-rail budget cuts change plans near station in Hopkins
To save money, a large maintenance and operations facility will be significantly shrunk in size.
West Metro
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St. Louis Park synagogue, Catholic school come together for a 'common sound'
Music festival spotlights interfaith collaboration.
West Metro
Hennepin County attorney's race has a wild card: Will outside forces intervene?
Contest between Freeman and Haase could be stirred up by outside forces
West Metro
Mike Freeman questions chase that ended with SUV hitting 3 kids on Minneapolis playground
The motorist allegedly ran nearly two dozen stop signs while pursued. "Residential streets just aren't made for people driving 80 mph," the Hennepin County attorney said.
West Metro
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman questions chase that ended with SUV hitting 3 kids on Minneapolis playground
The motorist allegedly ran nearly two dozen stop signs while pursued. "Residential streets just aren't made for people driving 80 mph," the Hennepin County attorney said.
Eat & Drink
At former Big 10 in Hopkins, subs and chicken wings are out, Midwestern fare is in
The menu at the new Thirty Bales will have a seasonal, regional focus, but "We're not calling ourselves 'farm-to-table,'" said co-owner Todd DuPont.
West Metro
Edina to revise race report after concerns over anonymous comments
Investigation by parents, officials cast doubt on reported incident.
West Metro
Plans for new Westwood Hills Nature Center building move ahead at higher cost
Critic says "deluxe" Westwood Hills project not best use of funds.
West Metro
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Wahlburgers impresses with triple-decker blockbuster at MOA
Wahlburgers, the work of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg -- and mostly their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg -- is serving triple-patty cheeseburgers at the megamall.
West Metro
Ridgedale offers help choosing Dad's Day gifts, if he likes these 3 shops
Ridgedale offers help choosing Dad's Day gifts, if he likes these 3 shops
West Metro
Sheriff Stanek's son gets 90 days, computer monitoring for soliciting sex from minor
Ryan Stanek must serve 90 days in the workhouse and register as a predatory offender.
West Metro
County presents alternatives for Southdale Library site
The current building is likely to be demolished in the middle of 2019, with the new library opening in 2021.
West Metro
Restoration Hardware quietly opens an RH Outlet store in West End
Restoration Hardware quietly opened a new outlet store in St. Louis Park.
Inspired
Local teen is first American to win prestigious international Qur'an recitation contest
High school junior Ahmed Burhan Mohamed beat out 100 competitors in Dubai.
West Metro
3-year-old boy who drowned in family pool in Wright County is ID'd
The medical examiner is calling the death accidental.
West Metro
Judge orders feds to process Hennepin County teen pregnancy funding
Hennepin County had sued over pregnancy prevention cuts.
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