North Metro
Spike in pedestrian deaths along Hwy. 47, Hwy. 65 spurs state action
Local and state officials say a recent spike in fatalities is spurring them to take a closer look at safety along Anoka County sections of University and Central avenues NE.
South Metro
'Dying communities' in small-town Minn. find aid from federal grants
While the grants are just part of a mix of public assistance to rural communities across the state, they offer a financial boost to those struggling to hang on to residents and hoping to attract newcomers in an era when rural populations generally are declining.
North Metro
Arby's apologizes after Brooklyn Center display sign is hijacked
A sign at a Brooklyn Center Arby's restaurant briefly displayed an offensive message Saturday morning for which the company later issued an apology before turning the matter over to local police.
North Metro
Anoka County detective arrested after rollover crash that hospitalized wife
The State Patrol was called to take over the investigation.
South Metro
West Metro
Hwy. 169 project nears its end in Champlin
Some of the highway will be back to two lanes over Labor Day weekend.
Inspired
After 60 years, couple renew vows in Robbinsdale dry cleaner parking lot
Children hold surprise renewal of vows for parents — married 60 years — on site where their church once stood.
West Metro
Hennepin County could ask immigration agents to improve conduct
Hennepin Board members draft resolution listing behavior expectations.
East Metro
Proposal lays out some details in developing ammo plant site
The deal begins to fill in some of the blanks in the development of the 427-acre site of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant in Arden Hills.
North Metro
EMT driver charged with misdemeanors in Brooklyn Center crash that killed partner
The Brooklyn Center crash killer the driver's partner in October.
South Metro
North Metro
Vintage military plane crashes at Blaine airport, injuring pilot
Pilot reported smoke in cockpit shortly before plane went down. Two passersby pulled him away from the fiery wreckage.
West Metro
Bicyclist dies after fall from wall in New Hope
The incident occurred near Winnetka Avenue and Bass Lake Road.
North Metro
St. Anthony mobile home park is reopening after 100 families forced out
The company that closed Lowry Grove mobile home park is suing the city, alleging that city officials induced it to oust "undesirable" residents from St. Anthony.
West Metro
Hennepin County finalizes deal for legal services for residents facing deportation
County Board finalized a $275,000 contract 4-3.
North Metro
Authorities: Security guard charged with impersonating state trooper to impress friend
The defendant is slated to make his initial court appearance on Wednesday morning.
East Metro
South Metro
North Metro
Centennial Library in Anoka County closes for $5.8 million remodel
Project will double the space of Circle Pines' Centennial Library.
Inspired
Robbinsdale woman travels to the world's poorest countries, bearing one simple gift
Ceallaigh Anderson Smart runs a charity with an unusual focus: traveling to impoverished countries to make photo portraits of people who don't have any pictures of their own.
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