North Metro
Cleanup of high-risk Andover landfill gets underway
With funding in hand, the state will remove more than 6,000 rotting barrels of hazardous chemicals from the site.
North Metro
Police ID officers, victim in fatal Coon Rapids shooting
State authorities are examining body camera and drone video footage after Cass Lake man was killed during a traffic stop.
South Metro
Storm doesn't change river flood forecasts, but Mississippi edges up
Meteorologists say major rivers will be able to absorb the extra flow.
North Metro
St. Francis makes rare request to change development rules along scenic Rum River
The city is asking the state to allow denser development on smaller lots. DNR officials say they've never been faced with a request quite like this.
South Metro
North Metro
Relatives, friends identify man shot by police in Coon Rapids
John Fairbanks Sr., 40, leaves behind a pregnant wife and young son.
East Metro
Anoka-Hennepin parents rally for Ramsey teachers dealing with rising unruliness
More must be done to stop disruptive behavior at Ramsey Elementary, supporters say.
North Metro
Man shot, killed by law officers after traffic stop in Coon Rapids
A man who ran from a traffic stop in Coon Rapids and fired at officers was shot and killed by law enforcement early Thursday, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
West Metro
Hennepin County reports drop in child protection caseloads
Hennepin County Board invested in staff, family resources to keep more kids out of system.
North Metro
2 students hurt after SUV runs red light, hits school bus in Brooklyn Park
The crash occurred about 7:15 at a busy intersection.
North Metro
Motorcyclist dies after crashing on curve north of Twin Cities
The wreck occurred northeast of St. Francis, authorities said.
South Metro
North Metro
Big Lake father suspected of setting fire that killed 2 children dies
Two other children are hospitalized with injuries from the blaze.
North Metro
Big Lake father suspected of setting fire that killed two children and injured two others
The father remains under guard in critical condition.
North Metro
Chisago couple sought by Minnesota BCA have been found, with man in custody
Their two young children were located after an earlier alert, authorities said.
North Metro
Columbia Heights expands effort to spruce up storefronts
The city has announced that more Central Avenue businesses will be eligible to apply to the grant program started last year.
North Metro
Car hits ambulance with patient in north metro; emergency vehicle lands on its side
The car's driver was issued a citation, the State Patrol said.
South Metro
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