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North Metro
May 12, 2017

Zimmerman man dies in Sherburne County crash

A Zimmerman man was killed Thursday night when his vehicle hit another one head-on, authorities said Friday.
North Metro
May 12, 2017
Phillip Leron Miller

FBI: $10K reward for information about Columbia Heights murder

Authorities are still looking for Phillip Leron Miller.
North Metro
May 12, 2017
Tatum Hermann

St. Francis High football coach arrested in prostitution sting

He's accused of seeking to buy sex with a minor.
West Metro
May 12, 2017
A memorial for Bridget Giere,16, and Stephanie Carlso, 16 who were killed in a traffic accident last week at Highway 96, and Old Highway 10, December

2017: Maple Grove woman charged in crash killing 2 Mounds View High teens

Investigators believe the crash could have been avoided had the suspect been driving the speed limit.
North Metro
May 11, 2017
Phillip Leron Miller

Feds file flight charges for suspect in Columbia Heights slaying

Authorities believe Phillip Leron Miller fled Minnesota for Chicago.
East Metro
May 11, 2017
On Tuesday night, Forest Lake residents packed the Washington County Board chambers to ask commissioners to reject a Sheriff's Office contract with Fo

'A great day for Forest Lake,' union leader says after police approve contract

If the City Council approves the agreement Monday, the Washington County city will retain its own police rather than turn the streets over to county sheriff's deputies.
West Metro
May 11, 2017
Scott Zemke, Executive Director of Community Action Partnership of Hennepin County, outside the organization's future office in Minneapolis Thursday a

Nonprofit picks up the pieces after Community Action of Minneapolis falls to scandal

This month, Community Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin County dropped the suburban from its name and announced its "relaunch."
North Metro
May 11, 2017

Man guilty of attempted murder for shooting at 5 Somali men in Mpls.

The attack by Anthony John Sawina, 26, was described as a hate crime.
East Metro
May 11, 2017
On Tuesday night, Forest Lake residents packed the Washington County Board chambers to ask commissioners to reject a Sheriff's Office contract with Fo

In reversal, Forest Lake decides it wants to keep police force

A three-year contract agreement will be presented to union members Thursday for a vote.
East Metro
May 10, 2017
A full house, including new Washington County Sheriff Dan Starry (second from right in first row), listened May 9 to discussion at the County Board me

Forest Lake HS students walk out to protest police department disbanding

More than 1,000 students left the school.
East Metro
May 10, 2017
Juan Carlos Garcia-Morales

Suspect in collision that killed Big Lake driver blames Gatorade for behavior

He is accused of killing driver after running light.
North Metro
May 10, 2017
Rep. Tom Emmer hold his first town hall of the year in Sartell.

Emmer's staff calls for apology over menacing social media post

Lino Lakes City Council Member Melissa Maher plans to apologize and says she is "appalled" by her action.
West Metro
May 9, 2017
Rendering provided by Met Council A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon. ORG XMIT: MIN1607201316000459 O

Southwest LRT to cost Hennepin County more with end of transit board

An agreement to dissolve a local transit board means Hennepin County will be called on to contribute an additional $103.5 million.
North Metro
May 9, 2017
Police Chief Rick Peterson, left, and Capt. Greg Weiss (then a sergeant) were shown at the holding cells of the city's old police department in 2011.

Forest Lake vote will effectively disband its entire police force

The 3-2 vote to approve a contract with the Washington County Sheriff's Office essentially fires Forest Lake's force.
North Metro
May 8, 2017

Alcohol plays role in 1 of 2 fatal crashes on Minnesota roads

North Metro
May 6, 2017
Nurse practitioner Kumba Kanu, center, danced with a group of fellow nurses from the Sierra Leone Nurses Association during Friday night's free health

New Sierra Leonean nurses group advocates for wellness in the Twin Cities

A group of 35 nurses plans to hold more health fairs and send resources back to Sierra Leone.
North Metro
May 6, 2017

In Anoka, a 128-year love of learning

After helping establish Anoka's first free public library in the 1890s, the Philolectian Society is still alive.
East Metro
May 6, 2017

North/east metro police blotter, May 7

West Metro
May 5, 2017

Closures from serious crash, car fire in Maple Grove expected to last to 2 a.m.

First responders are at the scene at Hwy. 610 and I-94.
East Metro
May 5, 2017

North/East metro briefs: Woodbury sells naming right to Bielenberg Sports Center to HealthEast

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