Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
High Schools
Clash of No. 1 and No. 2 powers coming in girls lacrosse
Benilde-St. Margaret's, ranked first for the fourth week in a row, will play second-ranked Lakeville South on Thursday.
North Metro
Osseo dismisses city administrator; police chief will fill in
The city has not yet disclosed the terms of a "mutual" separation agreement with Riley Grams.
North Metro
Man killed in domestic incident in Coon Rapids, Sheriff's Office says
Jail logs show the 25-year-old suspect is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder.
Local
After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
North Metro
Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove
The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.
Local
Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates
The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
North Metro
Lino Lakes considers temporarily halting proposed development that includes a mosque
The council is considering placing a moratorium on the project that has drawn outrage from some residents.
Sports
Neal: A legend exits the Twin Cities pro boxing scene
At age 40, after 40 bouts and one world championship, Caleb Truax is retiring from fighting and jumping into the real estate ring.
Local
Lakeville teachers file intent to strike, picket outside school board meeting
The district has more than 12,000 students enrolled.
Local
Hennepin Co. Board OKs Mary Moriarty's request to hire outside lawyers for trooper prosecution
The Hennepin County Board voted 5-1 to approve the request, which was criticized by the trooper's attorney and has an unknown cost.
Local
Man charged with sexually assaulting stranger on Brooklyn Park trail after stepfather gives tip to police
21-year-old Brooklyn Center man allegedly forced the woman off the trail at gunpoint.
Local
Officials ID 2 shot dead in Lino Lakes; 7 deaths in county under similar circumstances in past month
"At this point in the investigation, this appears to be an isolated incident," sheriff's office says.
Local
Lakeville teachers vote to authorize strike
Educators previously rejected a tentative agreement the district reached with its teachers union in February.
High Schools
Perfection comes with a reward for 3 teams in baseball Metro Top 10
No. 1 Wayzata and No. 2 Farmington are the last two unbeaten teams in Class 4A. No. 9 Benilde-St. Margaret's, a 3A team, also hasn't lost.
Local
Blaine reveals plans for major new entertainment district near National Sports Center
Construction could begin this summer on the project that includes a baseball stadium and other amenities. An open house will be held Wednesday at City Hall.
Local
Boy, 16, shot at YMCA in Coon Rapids
Police said they do not believe the Friday evening shooting was random. He is expected to survive.
South Metro
'No Mow May' eases to 'Less Mow May' in some Twin Cities suburbs
Rosemount, Roseville and New Brighton, among others, advocate mowing less but not abstaining entirely in the spring to help support pollinator-friendly plants.
Local
Centennial High School senior highlights Native American community in new mural
Lexi Sanburg never thought of herself as an artist but gladly took on the task of painting the artwork.
Local
New police chief in Columbia Heights will start work Friday
Matt Markham, 49, will take over for Lenny Austin, who is retiring.
North Metro
Lotto America player in Minnesota hits $3.1M jackpot
The winning ticket was bought at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
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