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Ramsey vintner toasts traditional winemaking methods
Mark Hedin, who started a winery and vineyard in Andover in 2007, has launched an operation in Ramsey.
North Metro
Two riding motorcycle killed in late-night crash near St. Francis
A motorcycle crossed the center line north of the Twin Cities and struck a car coming the other way in a collision that killed both riders, authorities said Sunday.
East Metro
Stillwater area voters back new school facilities plan
High school to be expanded, and new elementary school built, by start of 2017-18 school year.
West Metro
Pierre Collins' pretrial court date set at packed hearing in Minneapolis
Among those in the courtroom were the suspect's wife, as well as victim Barway's birth mother.
North Metro
Oak Grove gets first of two aerial sprays for gypsy moth infestation
Aerial spray Wednesday will be followed by another in about a week.
West Metro
Charges: Man 'just lost it,' murdered brother and father, an Elk River cop
Christopher Besser, 21, told investigators that issues from the past led to him getting a rifle from the gun cabinet and killing both family members.
North Metro
North Metro
North Metro
Judge exceeds guideline, gives 9-year term to 'smiley face' driver who killed teen
Michael Vanwagner said he didn't know Facebook post was tied to fatal crash.
North Metro
Judge exceeds guideline, gives 9-year term to 'smiley face' driver who killed teen
The presiding Hennepin County judge has taken note: While the defendant "was updating his social media with inappropriate and insensitive material, Jason McCarthy was dying."
Variety
Young Coon Rapids Girl Scout bakes her way to New York
Coon Rapids' Natalie Berg and her mom appeared on the "Weekend Today" show after the 9-year-old's recipe made the finals of a national Girl Scout contest.
North Metro
Fridley residents weigh in on future of Columbia Arena site
Fridley's Columbia Arena will be torn down at the end of this summer, and planners now have a better idea of what's next for the property.
West Metro
New Champlin dam to replace 79-year-old structure
The decades-old Elm Creek Dam is coming down. Its replacement could reduce flood plains by 60 acres.
Stage & Arts
Coon Rapids troupe give lesser-known shows, actors a chance to shine
The Coon Rapids Community Players — who like to give lesser-known shows a go — round out their second season with the comedy "Here Come the Brides."
Variety
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At Three Rivers Parks, a chance to 'canoe when the moon is full'
Nature lovers now can explore the waters of Three Rivers Park District in a whole new light. Park recreation leaders are leading nighttime canoe excursions during the spring and summer's full moons through August.
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