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North Metro
April 13, 2017
Westbound I-94 traffic heading into the Lowry Hill near downtown Minneapolis in 2010. The tunnel, already one of the metro area's most notorious traff

I-94 project through Mpls. promises to be a doozy for motorists

Traffic will share one side of the Lowry Hill Tunnel for three months, and the freeway will be down to two lanes in each direction
North Metro
April 13, 2017

Car crashes into freight train, causing Northstar delays

Commuters riding Northstar trains Thursday morning can expect delays of 10 to 15 minutes, Metro Transit says.
West Metro
April 13, 2017

Man who was in car arrested in Bloomington hit-and-run that critically injured 19-year-old

The incident occurred midday Tuesday; authorities have yet to identify the victim.
West Metro
April 12, 2017
A team of law enforcement officials, advocates and medical professionals have teamed up to create new protocol for helping sexual assault survivors na

New protocol developed in Hennepin County to improve response to sexual assault

The SMART plan brings together members from five disciplines, from investigators to advocates.
North Metro
April 11, 2017

St. Anthony residents air concerns over redevelopment of mobile home park

Residents, developer at odds over the future of Lowry Grove.
North Metro
April 11, 2017
Resident Malcolm Watson (left) congratulates incoming Council Member Nick Novitsky (right) on his appointment after Monday night's meeting.

Columbia Heights City Council fills closely watched vacancy

Nick Novitsky, a longtime resident and tow truck operator, emerged from 17 applicants.
West Metro
April 11, 2017
Sheriff Rich Stanek points to surveillance footage of ICE detaining two individuals as they were released from jail in defense of Hennepin County afte

ICE suspends report of uncooperative police agencies, Stanek says

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is suspending its weekly list of law enforcement agencies they say do not cooperate with requests to detain undocumented immigrants "due to a pattern of significant errors," according to Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek.
North Metro
April 11, 2017
Joan Maurer holds a photograph of her late father Gerald Seeger. After he died, a senior home in Columbia Heights tried to block Maurer from suing the

Family wins right to sue senior home over death of Minnesota man

Legal experts say the decision is among the first of its kind in Minnesota and could embolden others.
North Metro
April 8, 2017
Blaine is hoping to cut down on the number of deer in residential areas by putting a feeding ban in place, effective this month.

No more free lunch for wild animals in Blaine over accident fears

Municipality joins growing number of cities in the metro enacting wildlife feeding bans.
East Metro
April 8, 2017

North metro news: Plans shape up to replace felled trees near wetland in Blaine

North Metro
April 8, 2017

North/east metro police reports

North Metro
April 7, 2017

Maple Grove man pleads guilty to Dinkytown stabbing

West Metro
April 6, 2017

Driver admits fatally dragging Wright Co. teen during drug deal

Politics
April 4, 2017
House DFL Minority Leader Melissa Hortman during floor debate Monday night.

Top DFLer's 'white male' remarks set off spat on Minnesota House floor

Melissa Hortman scolded male colleagues for playing cards during a floor debate.
North Metro
April 1, 2017

North/East police report, April 2

East Metro
April 1, 2017

North metro briefs: Oakdale council member's departure opens seat

North Metro
March 31, 2017
Brooklyn Park City Councilwoman Susan Pha spoke to members of the human rights council during her first full meeting serving as liaison to the group T

Brooklyn Park settles political tug-of-war over resolution on refugees, immigrants

Long-debated resolution extends a welcome to refugees and immigrants.
East Metro
March 31, 2017
FILE - This June 18, 2016 photo provided by the Pine County Jail in Minnesota shows Victor Barnard. Barnard, the leader of an isolated religious commu

Inmate charged with severely beating cult leader Victor Barnard

The onetime cult leader in prison for raping girls suffered brain and lung injuries, broken bones.
East Metro
March 30, 2017

Driver questioned after alleged I-694 road-rage incident that involved gunfire

West Metro
March 30, 2017

Hennepin County to terminate diversion program contract with Operation de Novo

The move likely will force Operation de Novo to shut down permanently, after 46 years of offering programs for offenders to complete to avoid a criminal charge or get it dismissed.

Twin Cities North Metro

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