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North Metro
August 20, 2015

Accused of sex abuse, longtime leader at St. John's Abbey is removed

The Rev. Thomas Andert, the prior at the Abbey in Collegeville, has been removed from his leadership position following an allegation of student sex abuse.
East Metro
August 20, 2015

Gallery: Evidence presented in the murder trial of Neal Zumberge

Crime scene photos and diagrams created by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension show the scene where Neal Zumberge shot his New Brighton neighbors across the street on May 5, 2014. Todd Stevens was killed and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Cleven, was injured. The images presented at Zumberge's trial in Ramsey County District Court depict the interior of Stevens' home, the murder weapon in the Zumberge's basement and exterior shots of the scene. Jurors deliberated for just two hours Tuesday before convicting Zumberge of first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, second-degree murder with intent and attempted second-degree murder.
West Metro
August 19, 2015
Cement spilled into Lower Twin Lake in Robbinsdale on Aug. 18, 2015. Photo submitted by Robbinsdale resident Gary Nast.

Cement grout seeps into Robbinsdale's Lower Twin Lake from nearby waterline repairs

The spill alarmed some residents on Lower Twin Lake this week.
North Metro
August 19, 2015
Des Moines-based Hy-Vee plans to open four to six stores in the Twin Cities in the next several years. The company is the dominant grocery chain in Io

North metro getting 4 new grocery-store options

The new stores run the gamut from discount chain Aldi to Iowa-based Hy-vee, which is including full-service restaurants in its new Twin Cities stores.
North Metro
August 19, 2015
Bicyclist takes leisurely ride on I-694 during morning rush hour

Bicyclist takes leisurely ride on I-694 during morning rush hour

Motorists and bicyclists are often reminded to share the road, but one guy out for a leisurely ride took that to an extreme during Wednesday's morning rush hour, pedaling away in the traffic lanes of a north metro freeway.
North Metro
August 19, 2015
Anoka County-Blaine Airport has seen a spike in landings and takeoffs. Officials said that’s a sign of a better economy, as aviators are more i

Busy Blaine airport readies 'biggest' project yet for upgrades

Amid an improving economy, takeoffs and landings are up, and upgrades are ahead.
North Metro
August 18, 2015

Anoka County-Blaine airport will host regional Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association fly-in this weekend

Event is expected to draw hundreds for air show, floatplane rides.
East Metro
August 18, 2015
Shooting victim won't forgive New Brighton man found guilty

Shooting victim won't forgive New Brighton man found guilty

Jennifer Cleven, girlfriend of the man killed and wounded herself in the shooting, also expressed frustration with the legal system after Neal Zumberge was convicted of first-degree murder and three other counts.
North Metro
August 18, 2015

Man killed, teen driver injured in Elk River crash

The crash happened about 5:30 a.m. on a curve on the 19300 block Twin Lakes Road.
North Metro
August 18, 2015
Soderquist Market, potato sausage

In Ham Lake, Soderquist's is gone, but its potato sausage lives on

It's going on two years since Soderquist's Market closed after 87 years in business in Ham Lake, but the family-owned grocery has left a lasting legacy: its Swedish potato sausage.
North Metro
August 18, 2015
East Metro
August 17, 2015
Neal C. Zumberge, 58, opened fire on neighbors Todd Stevens and Jennifer Clevens after the latter engaged in an argument with Zumberge's wife, Paula,

Zumberge testifies about fatal shooting: 'The gun ... just kept going off'

Zumberge testified he read neighbor's lips during argument that preceded New Brighton shootings.
North Metro
August 17, 2015
Sarah Anderson, center, of Minneapolis, watched with Jared Zezel, of Hibbing, a curler from the 2014 Olympic team, as Jenna Burchesky, of Eau Claire,

Blaine curling club gets Olympic nod

The curling club at Fogerty Arena earns the designation of official Olympic training center.
North Metro
August 15, 2015
Coon Rapids won the Little League state championship.

Coon Rapids loses out on Little League World Series bid

Webb City, Mo., defeated the Minnesota team 10-0 in four innings in the Midwest final.
North Metro
August 15, 2015
East Metro
August 14, 2015

School briefs: Voters to encounter full schools-related ballot this fall in South Washington County

East Metro
August 14, 2015

New Brighton man: 'they should give me a medal' in neighbor's shooting

The defense in Neal Zumberge's murder trial could start calling its first witnesses Friday afternoon, continuing with its case next week.
North Metro
August 14, 2015
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Coon Rapids pushes overpass for busy Hanson Boulevard rail crossing

East Metro
August 13, 2015
Neal C. Zumberge, 58, opened fire on neighbors Todd Stevens and Jennifer Clevens after the latter engaged in an argument with Zumberge's wife, Paula,

'I just had enough,' Zumberge says in 911 call reporting New Brighton shooting

The prosecution is expected to rest its case Friday.

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