Eden Prairie refrigeration facility laying off 91 workers
St. Louis-based Copeland Cold Chain is moving manufacturing and distribution operations to other North American locations.
Local
Medical examiner identifies pedestrian hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The 58-year-old Minneapolis man was pronounced dead at HCMC less than an hour after the collision, police said.
High Schools
Gophers are finding their golfers at Minnesota high schools
Three of the state's top boys players have committed to the U, and the top-ranked girls player will join her successful sister on the U roster.
High Schools
A new team resides atop the boys lacrosse rankings
Bloomington Jefferson is 7-0, with a win over power Benilde-St. Margaret's, and ranked No. 1, but No. 5 Prior Lake awaits.
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.
West Metro
Man gets 13 years for shooting death of teen in Plymouth in sneakers dispute
Balenciaga was the brand of the shoes at the center of the rift. Depending on the style, a pair can retail for more than $1,000.
West Metro
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
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
Edina accountant stole more than $340K from her clients, according to federal charges
Woman intends to plead guilty to stealing, her defense attorney says.
West Metro
Charges: Montrose man gripped his gun for many minutes while hit by deputy gunfire, nonlethal rounds
The man had four guns with him at the scene, and five more at his home along with nearly 30,000 rounds of ammunition, charges against him read.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Slender pitcher heavy on importance
Riley Leatherman takes the ball in the biggest games for Wayzata's undefeated baseball team.
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.
Movies
Chaska native's directorial debut 'Tarot' will be in 3,500 theaters
As an actor, Anna Halberg was frustrated by the lack of diversity in Hollywood. She shifted to directing to help change that.
Election
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving
Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
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.
West Metro
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
High Schools
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
West Metro
Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight
"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.
Business
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Local
Lack of volunteers forcing longtime Golden Valley Braille service to close
Volunteer Braille Services, a 56-year-old nonprofit based in Golden Valley that transcribes written materials into Braille, will close May 31.
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