Twin Cities Suburbs
Blaine’s Northtown Mall locked down after shooting incident
In a Facebook post, police in Blaine confirmed the lockdown and said there no longer was a threat to the public.
September 9, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Suburban school districts say busing is off to a smooth start. Except in two districts.
Hopkins and Stillwater schools are trying to solve transportation issues caused by shifts to new schedules and routing systems.
September 8, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Maple Grove man dies in motorcycle crash on way home after enlisting in the Air Force
Family members remember Landon Cole as a selfless friend and faithful man whose life was cut short by a motorcycle accident.
September 7, 2024
News & Politics
Axel Steuer, who guided Gustavus Adolphus College through 1998 tornado, dies at 81
Axel Steuer, an American “success story,” came to the U.S. as a refugee from Germany in 1952.
September 7, 2024
News & Politics
Minnesota affordable housing nonprofit hopes to raise $65 million amid ‘general distress’
CommonBond Communities has launched the largest capital campaign in its history to improve its housing stock amid “multiple pandemics” and insufficient public subsidies.
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Brooks: On the patio of the Park Tavern, a community gathers to heal
The Park Tavern was always there for St. Louis Park. Now the community will be there for a grieving workplace.
AuthoredJennifer Brooks
AuthoredJennifer BrooksSeptember 7, 2024
Culture
Strip malls abound in the Twin Cities area. Here’s why they’re useful, ugly and convenient.
Postwar developers made one big mistake in the efficient mall design, and it’s spoiled the suburbs for decades.
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Nancy Olkon, first woman chair of Hennepin County Board, dies at 82
Nancy Olkon served as a Hennepin County commissioner for six years beginning in 1977, at a time when women were discouraged from seeking political office.
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup truck in Shorewood
The driver has not been charged. Police are still investigating.
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Uber passenger in Bloomington hit-and-run dies months after crash; nationwide warrant for suspect
The two-vehicle crash was last December in Bloomington.
September 7, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Nurse injured in Park Tavern crash released from hospital, condition for 2 more improves
Theo Larson was released from the hospital while Tegan D’Albani and Laura Knutsen have improved from “serious” condition to “satisfactory.”
September 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Twin Cities teacher, already in prison, indicted in sexual assault of 12 more children
Aaron Hjermstad is serving 12 years for sexually assaulting four other students. The new charges carry the potential for a life sentence.
September 6, 2024