West Metro
Burglary charge for man caught in Eden Prairie with guns and ammo in U-Haul
The 25-year-suspect allegedly broke into a St. Louis Park gun shop earlier this month.
West Metro
Longtime Bloomington Kennedy High School English teacher Clarice Swisher dies at 85
For many who went to Bloomington Kennedy High, Clarice Swisher was the toughest teacher they'd ever had.
West Metro
Man with explosives and guns in U-Haul arrested in Eden Prairie
Bomb squad found no active explosive devices.
Local
Look up vaccination rates at more than 2,900 Minnesota schools and day cares
Hundreds of Minnesota schools and child care centers face an increased risk of measles outbreaks because not enough of their students have been vaccinated.
West Metro
Freewheel Bike owner plans to ride faster through Penn Cycle acquisition
The discussions began two years ago, said Kevin Ishaug, who also expressed confidence that the consolidation would work.
West Metro
St. Paul man surrenders after four-hour standoff in Edina that closed Hwy. 100
The 48-year-old had locked himself in his pickup after ramming a squad car.
South Metro
West Metro
Flash-flood warning lifted after ice jam broken up in Delano
Crews were able to disassemble the ice chunks and debris hitting Bridge Avenue.
West Metro
Hennepin County Drug Court graduates share stories of healing, triumph
For the 38 who graduated, sharing their stories of recovery from addiction is part of the healing process.
West Metro
Minnetonka is planning a park in the Ridgedale parking lot
A corner of the Ridgedale parking lot in Minnetonka may become gardens, play areas and plaza with a stage.
West Metro
Rape accuser from 2000 ready to testify against man charged in Twin Cities hotel stranger rape
The prosecution's strategy, which needs the judge's OK, comes even though the charges in the California case were dismissed.
West Metro
Sure sign of spring in Minnesota: Sap for maple syrup is starting to flow
Region's harsh winter shouldn't slow maple syrup season, producers say.
West Metro
Hundreds gather at Bloomington mosque to show support for Muslim Minnesotans
Attendees spoke of their determination to fight hate-laced ideologies.
South Metro
West Metro
Excelsior Brewing Company will host City Council meeting
City Council will host next meeting at local brewery.
West Metro
Hennepin County has awarded $23 million in youth sports grants in last decade
A sales tax surcharge has generated $23.8 million in aid to Hennepin County.
West Metro
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Hennepin County prosecutor won't bring charges for small amounts of marijuana
Mike Freeman said he forged the new policy in response to a flaw in Minnesota's marijuana law.
West Metro
Excelsior Fire Chief Scott Gerber leaving for Eden Prairie
Gerber, who has been chief of the Excelsior Fire District for 12 ½ years, will begin in Eden Prairie on April 1.
West Metro
Southwest light-rail challenge reaches federal appeals court
Citizens group says the Metropolitan Council improperly committed to a route for the line.
West Metro
Texas man sentenced to 8 years for smuggling 4 pounds of cocaine to Bloomington
The drugs were taped to the car's undercarriage and found by a police dog.
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