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Kelly Smith

Reporter | West Metro

Phone: 612-673-4141

Kelly Smith covers west metro suburban cities including Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Wayzata, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Excelsior, Osseo and Robbinsdale.
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Reeling from shootings, Little Falls buries 2 teens

Hundreds attended a funeral for cousins Haile Kifer and Nick Brady, who were fatally shot during a burglary on Thanksgiving Day.

Updated: December 03, 2012, - 06:02 PM

Slain teens linked to stolen pills latest sign of drugs' abuse

Police and treatment officials report a growing number of similar burglaries -- in which thieves bypass expensive TV sets and silverware for pills.

Updated: November 30, 2012, - 09:40 AM

Southwest LRT consultant admits making a $100M typo

Error narrows the cost gap in the fight over freight train traffic.

Updated: November 27, 2012, - 09:22 PM

Small Business Saturday a day for 'shopping small'

Many Twin Citians shopped 'til they dropped-- in their own neighborhoods, supporting Small Business Saturday.

Updated: November 24, 2012, - 10:16 PM

Rare coin toss settles race for Albertville City Council

One contested ballot in Albertville forced a recount; ultimately, a flip of a gold piece decided who won.

Updated: November 20, 2012, - 09:28 PM

Minnesotans pray for peace in Gaza crisis

As violence escalated, concern grew for families and friends.

Updated: November 17, 2012, - 07:10 PM

Excelsior sees future in its past

Lake Minnetonka town wants to revitalize while keeping its character.

Updated: November 16, 2012, - 11:39 PM

Don't reroute freight trains, St. Louis Park residents plead

More than 300 people packed City Hall in St. Louis Park, most hoping to convince officials that a plan to move train traffic is a "lose-lose" for the city.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 10:09 PM

No. 3: Minnetonka High principal’s plea: 'Cover your butts up'

The principal sent a letter to parents Monday asking them to remind girls to "keep covered up." From Forest Lake to St. Paul, more than 70 parents and other high schools called or e-mailed Adney supporting his message.

Updated: November 14, 2012, - 09:25 AM