West Metro
Man mowing lawns for people in need in every state arrives in Minnesota
Rodney Smith Jr. stopped in northeast Minneapolis, Bloomington and St. Paul on Thursday as part of his nationwide good-deed tour.
West Metro
Carver County deputies fatally shoot 16-year-old Minnetonka High student after standoff
The BCA, which is investigating the shooting by Carver County deputies, says a Taser was used before the shooting. Friends identified the 16-year-old as an incoming Minnetonka High junior.
West Metro
Charges: Drunk dad let 1-year-old steer SUV in downtown Hopkins
"He was telling the child which way to turn the vehicle," police said, according to a witness.
West Metro
Though first to sign on, Golden Valley and Edina still await their dockless bikes
Delayed shipment testing the patience of officials in Golden Valley and Edina.
Variety
MOA closes line for Build-A-Bear 'Pay Your Age' day due to 'crowd, safety' concerns
MOA, Rosedale close Build-A-Bear 'Pay Your Age' day due to 'crowd, safety' concerns
West Metro
11-year term for shooter who murdered man outside Mpls. ramp
With credit for time in jail, defendant will serve a little over 5 years in prison, rest on supervised release.
West Metro
As 50th & France area grows, business owners feel the pinch
Four businesses in the district have closed during construction, according to the city of Edina. Others are looking forward to the projects' end.
West Metro
Onetime Park Nicollet pharmacist admits stealing 20K doses of drugs from workplace
Minnesota Board of Pharmacy investigation found that he used the stolen drugs while on duty at clinics in Minnetonka and Wayzata.
West Metro
New Hope senior facility cited for neglect in alleged sexual assault of a resident
The Minnesota Health Department concluded that Volunteers of America failed to complete updated individual abuse-prevention plans for both residents.
West Metro
Man seeking damages from hitting escaped cow can sue the farmer
A Fillmore County man can sue a farmer for injuries he sustained after he hit an escaped cow wandering on a highway, the Minnesota Court of Appeals ruled Monday.
West Metro
Man found dead in home was on Waconia HS football staff
Police were called late Saturday afternoon to the home in St. Bonifacius.
West Metro
Twin Cities suburbs try licenses to deal with problem hotels
It's one way cities across metro are dealing with excessive police calls.
West Metro
Black bear killed near Lake Minnetonka after deemed safety threat
Sighting one of many reported recently in southern Minnesota, south of the animals' traditional range.
South Metro
West Metro
The 38th Annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Ridin' Bonanza
The 38th Annual Hamel Rodeo and Bull Ridin' Bonanza was held Friday, July 6, 2018 in Hamel, Minn.
West Metro
Robert Grathwol, who helped many people battle alcoholism, dies at 62
Following tumult in the 1960s and '70s, Bob's sobriety in the 1980s became an example for others.
Inspired
Lutheran K-9 ministry links faith and fur in Minnesota
Bloomington church's "comfort dog" is one of a kind in the state
West Metro
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MOA parking app firm seeks retailers to promote reserved spots
With free spaces abundant, paid-parking provider reaches out for marketing help.
West Metro
Students raise weevils to fight invasive milfoil
On Christmas Lake, students learning to raise tiny insects to control an invasive water milfoil.
West Metro
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Route 5 bus upgrade uncertain without $35M from Legislature
Busiest bus corridor in the state failed to secure needed funding from Legislature.
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