North Metro
'It never really blossomed': Coon Rapids property finds new life as apartment development
Coon Rapids apartments are among several new housing projects near the train line.
North Metro
Bicyclist critically injured when hit by car in Anoka
The 55-year-old Anoka man was taken to a Coon Rapids hospital with life-threatening injuries.
North Metro
Anoka driver killed in head-on collision with SUV
A car crossed into the wrong lane of traffic on County Road 10 and hit an SUV head-on, police said.
South Metro
East Metro
Oak Park Heights corrections officer's death is ruled a homicide
Also, two more officers have been hospitalized after another attack at the maximum-security prison.
West Metro
Mark Haase presenting strong challenge to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
Freeman said the last few years have been the most difficult of his tenure, but that he still loves the work. Haase believes it's time for a change.
North Metro
IRS scam artist pleads guilty to duping victims out of $250K in Target gift cards
The suspect traveled to at least 10 stores per day in the Twin Cities to redeem gift cards until his arrest in June at a north metro Target, according to prosecutors.
West Metro
MLB pitcher turned accountant charged with stealing $250K from Fridley business
Ben Hendrickson was an accountant for the flooring company until last year.
North Metro
Woman with disabilities impregnated at St. Anthony group home; caregiver charged with abuse
Investigators say the alleged abuser offered her $700 to abort the pregnancy.
North Metro
Police say Brooklyn Center grandmother, 75, shot grandson over cup of tea
The 75-year-old suspect, Helen Washington, was charged with second-degree assault, a felony.
Inspired
Minn. police officers kick door open, revive newborn, help deliver twin
The two officers found a locked door, a newborn who wasn't breathing and a major surprise.
South Metro
West Metro
Hennepin County pushing forward with new organic waste ordinance
Officials push for law that would cover most businesses by 2020.
North Metro
Man's body found in Brooklyn Park creek
At this point, no foul play is suspected, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said.
North Metro
Collision in Blaine kills dump truck driver
The crash occurred early Wednesday evening, police said.
West Metro
Repeat drunken driver gets prison for slamming into building in Zimmerman, killing delivery worker
He'll serve four years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
North Metro
Amazon now hiring for new sorting facility in Brooklyn Park
The center, the company's fourth delivery-related operation in the Twin Cities, will employ 450 part-time workers later this fall.
North Metro
Man killed by Green Line train was from Columbia Heights
The death was the sixth on the Green Line since it opened in 2014 and the third on the light-rail system this year.
West Metro
Candidate Mark Haase proposes cash bail reform in Hennepin County
Candidate for Hennepin County attorney calls current system biased.
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