West Metro
Patrol reveals why deadly fire consumed woman's van on Eden Prairie hwy.
A piece of a flat tire ignited gasoline as van traveled.
South Metro
For some Minnesotans, July 4th was a washout
Wet weather flooded basements, downed trees, jeopardized crops and closed roads.
West Metro
Man shot dead near the U remembered as funny, caring
Dar-Rah Host, who turned 18 in May, was killed early Tuesday outside an unlicensed concert venue.
West Metro
New group living space hopes to decrease stress in shelter dogs
The area, which opened to the public in June, is the first of its kind in the country, according to the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley.
South Metro
Power failure briefly leaves many thousands lacking electricity in Bloomington area
A problem with a substation is drawing the attention of work crews, a utility spokeswoman said.
West Metro
Edina chooses preferred developer for old public works site
Frauenshuh Commercial Real Estate was chosen for apartments, but questions remain about public spaces.
West Metro
Freed slave now has a place in Eden Prairie history
Joseph Graham arrived in Eden Prairie around 1870 and spent his last 30 years there.
West Metro
Catherine Tucker, a champion for people with disabilities, dies
Because of her own health challenges, she was never afraid to challenge assumptions of what was possible, her family said.
Variety
Taking a breather in St. Louis Park's new 'salt cave'
The owner of Salt Salon Spa Cafe says breathing in salt-diffused air can reduce stress and improve your health. We gave it a try.
West Metro
West Metro
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Hennepin County toughens cybersecurity for coming election
The federal government now classifies elections as critical infrastructure.
Inspired
'Whole lot more fun': St. Louis Park hospital uses harmonicas for breathing rehab
At Methodist Hospital, harmonica therapy helps patients with breathing disorders.
West Metro
8 arrested in Bloomington during immigration protest
Protesters rallied outside General Dynamics Mission Systems' office for its role in the federal immigration crackdown.
West Metro
Eden Prairie ranked second-best lake beach town in America
WalletHub's annual study put the suburb in the No. 2 spot, with Duluth at No. 14.
West Metro
In St. Louis Park, Bridgewater Bank gets approval for new headquarters
It comes two years after the St. Louis Park City Council rejected a mixed-use project along a busy stretch of Excelsior Boulevard.
West Metro
Flooding closes several roads along Minnesota River
MnDOT closed the Hwy. 41 bridge and its approaches between Shakopee and Chaska.
West Metro
Jury convicts Dakota Plains co-founder, associate in $30M stock manipulation scheme
Two who ran oil services firm were accused in stock manipulation scheme.
South Metro
Jail for Dakota County teacher who had sex with high school student
She also must register as a predatory offender.
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