North Metro
Man tore 7-year-old girl off bike in Fridley abduction try, charges say
A witness yelled at the driver, who then fled, according to charges.
East Metro
Bethel University student killed in one-car crash in Arden Hills
Anthony Nelson was returning to campus Monday night when the crash occurred.
North Metro
Authorities arrest suspect in attempted child abduction in Fridley
The Coon Rapids man remains jailed pending charges.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board approves increase in wheelage tax
That will raise $10 million annually, still short of the $25 million that public works officials told the board it needs for long-term upkeep.
North Metro
Police in Fridley ask for help identifying man who tried to abduct girl, 7
Authorities have a description of the car.
North Metro
Murder suspect surrenders after chase, manhunt in north metro
An intense manhunt unfolded in a neighborhood on the Columbia Heights-Fridley border where officers went yard to yard in search of a murder suspect.
East Metro
Ruling: Extended paid leave can be considered retaliation under whistleblower statute
The Minnesota Court of Appeals restores a sergeant's lawsuit against New Brighton.
South Metro
West Metro
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Hennepin County Board to consider doubling annual wheelage tax
The board is considering a $10 increase to pay for road, bridge repairs.
North Metro
Passenger killed in another chain-reaction crash on Hwy. 95 near North Branch
The patrol identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a four-vehicle wreck on Tuesday
North Metro
Brooklyn Center babysitter who killed 9-month-old sentenced to more than 20 years
Judge went above what state guidelines recommended because victim was especially vulnerable.
North Metro
Motorcyclist killed in four-vehicle crash on Hwy. 95 near North Branch
The impact of a rear-end crash pushed a vehicle into the path of the motorcyclist
North Metro
Criminal act may be behind death of 61-year-old Brooklyn Center care facility patient
Police say the pneumonia patient's tracheal tube was lodged down her throat and her suction device turned off.
North Metro
Ken Johnson, supporter and champion of New Brighton, dies at 78
The longtime volunteer advocated for building the community center and belonged to the Jaycees, among other things.
North Metro
Don Poss, who oversaw construction of Metrodome, dies at 86
In 1990, as Blaine city manager, Poss delivered the $20 million National Sports Center, a sprawling facility that became a popular hub for youth athletics, especially soccer.
West Metro
North Metro
Pitch to expand Sherburne County ICE jail draws protests
Immigration detention brings jobs, cash to the county. The county board has already moved ahead with a submission for another contract with ICE.
South Metro
Spike in rent slams low-income residents in Fairmont, Minn.
Cost to double for many renters, who are mostly poor, disabled or elderly tenants.
South Metro
East Metro
9 days already served is sentence for Lino Lakes man who shot and killed 2 trumpeter swans
The 25-year-old man sat in a kayak while shooting the federally protected birds.
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