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Music
March 12, 2019
The Lennar Corp. has entered an option agreement to purchase 188 acres of land owned by Prince's estate, as seen from beyond the Lake Lucy Ridge housi

Chanhassen OKs housing, park plan for former Prince property

The developer will spend the next four months working out details of plan before final council approval.
West Metro
March 12, 2019
The seen off a fire at the Woodhill Country Club was blocked by fire and police in Wayzata, Minn., on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER

Fire departments battle blaze at Wayzata country club

The blaze burned for roughly 3 hours before it was declared under control.
West Metro
March 10, 2019
A man walked his dog along the Dakota Regional Trail in Wayzata.

Wayzata's $15M lakefront project takes on its 'most difficult challenges'

The city also plans to have more parks and a boardwalk by 2020.
South Metro
March 9, 2019

Metro police blotter, March 10

West Metro
March 8, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson has endorse a bill that would allow people living in Minnesota illegally to get a driver's license.

Hennepin County sheriff endorses bill for driver's licenses for immigrants here illegally

West Metro
March 7, 2019
This screengrab from a video on Twitter showed a man who was shoved heading backward out the door of a McDonald's in Eden Prairie.

Man who brandished gun during Eden Prairie McDonald's encounter pleads guilty

Lloyd Johnson will have to comply with a lifetime firearms ban.
West Metro
March 7, 2019

Woman, 59, found dead outside in Minnetonka; no foul play suspected

Authorities have yet to release the woman's identity or address the circumstances leading to her death.
Music
March 6, 2019

No consensus on what to do with 188 acres once owned by Prince

Lennar Corp. wants to develop a neighborhood of market-rate and luxury houses on the vacant land, which lies on the shore of Lake Ann.
West Metro
March 6, 2019
Jayvon Gant

Prolific Twin Cities bank robber gets 8 years in federal prison

When cornered, suspect jumped balconies before arrest.
West Metro
March 6, 2019
A rendering of Tennant Co.'s new headqaurters building in Eden Prairie

Tennant is moving its headquarters from Golden Valley to Eden Prairie

The company will keep its main manufacturing plant in Golden Valley
West Metro
March 5, 2019

Minnesota GOP political consultant to stand trial on domestic assault charges

Jonathan Aanestad says he is falsely accused and has "an airtight alibi."
Local
March 5, 2019

Not many places in U.S. got more snow than the Twin Cities did in February

Yes, Minnesotans, February was as snowy as you thought. In fact, when it comes to snowfall last month, we had more in common with Jackson, Wyo. than we did with our typical winter brethren in Chicago and Milwaukee.
West Metro
March 4, 2019
Sarah Doppler

Murder conviction yields year in workhouse for dealer who gave lethal drug to Minnetonka man

A 5-year term was stayed for the defendant, who was known to deal in illicit narcotics.
West Metro
March 2, 2019
The scene of a fatal crash on Hwy. 12 near Independence.

18-year-old woman dies in car-semi crash on Hwy. 12 near Independence

The Delano woman lost control of her vehicle on the slippery road, crossed over the centerline and collided with the truck, police said.
South Metro
March 2, 2019

Metro police blotter, March 3

Home & Garden
March 2, 2019
This house on Minnetrista is set on Lake Minnetonka. It's a Dream Home, open for touring during the Parade of Homes.

$2.65M dream home is 'all about the views' of Lake Minnetonka

Traditional-style house on Palmer Point will host a steady stream of visitors as a "Dream Home" on the upcoming Parade of Homes.
West Metro
March 2, 2019
The pink marker is wrapped on an Ash tree due to the indications of Emerald Borers by the perfectly carved circle's made by Wood Peckers searching for

Hennepin County awards more than $250,000 in tree canopy grants

The grants will be used to establish new canopies as well as remove and replace diseased ash trees.
Inspired
March 1, 2019
Minnetonka High School senior Lily Hohag volunteered to help teach young girls to play Lacrosse on a Saturday morning in February. ] Shari L. Gross &#

At Minnetonka High School, students make the grade by lettering in kindness

Minnetonka High School is among several Twin Cities schools that honor community service with a varsity letter.
Inspired
March 1, 2019
Jasmyn Green has an extensive history working with youth and is the program manager for Oasis for Youth. She has quickly become a leader in the outrea

Oasis For Youth's Jasmyn Green celebrates small victories for at-risk young people she serves

Her work builds trust — and futures.
West Metro
February 27, 2019
Sandy Zieba's 1971 yearbook photo, and her present-day smile as Sandy Smith.

Plot twist accompanies book's return to high school library 49 years later

The tardy reader makes a not-so-serious confession about her scholarly credentials.
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