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East Metro
August 28, 2019
North Metro
August 28, 2019

Jealousy motivated man to spread hundreds of screws on Sherburne County roads, authorities say

He targeted roads where he thought his ex-girlfriend and her new love interest might be driving, according to the charges.
North Metro
August 21, 2019

Police: Suspect in custody after woman fatally shot in Brooklyn Park

Witnesses reported seeing the woman, whose name was not released, speaking with a man in the parking lot before she was shot.
North Metro
August 20, 2019
Chad N. Wojahn, 47, of Fridley Credit: Facebook

Man found shot dead on rail bridge over river in Mpls. was father of two

Authorities have yet to say where the shooting occurred or when, and no arrests have been announced in the killing.
North Metro
August 17, 2019

Charges: Driver under influence when he struck 11-year-old getting off bus, severely injuring her

Gregory Garth allegedly had alcohol, cocaine and a compound found in marijuana in his blood.
South Metro
August 17, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 18

East Metro
August 13, 2019

Ramsey, Anoka counties preparing to fill board vacancies

Two win a spot on Ramsey County's fall ballot while the Anoka County filing period ends.
North Metro
August 12, 2019
Mother of girls burned in Fridley van fire: 'Give your babies kisses'

Mother of girls burned in Fridley van fire: 'Give your babies kisses'

Essie McKenzie spoke at a news conference at HCMC, where her 6-year-old daughter Ty'rah White died Tuesday while Taraji White, 9, remains in critical condition.
West Metro
August 11, 2019

Woman from Twin Cities crashes car in central Minnesota and dies

The driver was a 25-year-old from Brooklyn Park, according to the patrol.
South Metro
August 10, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 11

North Metro
August 10, 2019
Fridley van fire renews debate over when kids can be left alone

Fridley van fire renews debate over when kids can be left alone

Minnesota law doesn't clearly define ages or milestones a child must reach to be left alone, leaving counties to rely on guidelines laid out by the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
West Metro
August 9, 2019
The new Hennepin County library in Brooklyn Park.

Hennepin County considering elimination of overdue library fees

East Metro
August 9, 2019
BRUCE BISPING ¥ bbisping@startribune.com Arden Hills, MN., Tuesday, 6/29/10] The Gate 4 entrance to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant is clos

Nine seek Ramsey County commissioner seat in Tuesday's primary

TCAAP site development has emerged as a key issue in the race.
North Metro
August 8, 2019
North Metro
August 7, 2019
Fire investigators looked over the charred remains of a van Tuesday in a Fridley Walmart parking lot.

Charge filed in Fridley Walmart van fire that killed girl and hurt her sister

A man associated with a second van that burned has been charged with manslaughter. A stove in back is suspected as the source of the fire.
North Metro
August 7, 2019
An intense manhunt is underway in a neighborhood on the Columbia Heights-Fridley border where officers from multiple agencies are going yard to yard i

Suspect who led police on high-speed chase was wanted in Minneapolis party slaying

Fleeing charges were filed against the suspect, who has since been released from custody.
Duluth
August 6, 2019

Twin Cities man crashes ATV into tree at Moose Lake cabin and dies

The victim was riding up and down the drive outside the family cabin, authorities said.
North Metro
August 6, 2019
FILE - A judge has allowed a lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District to move forward. The suit, filed by the group Gender Justice and the l

Case filed by Coon Rapids transgender student gets go-ahead

Judge rejects district's attempt to dismiss suit filed by transgender student.
North Metro
August 6, 2019
Two vans parked side by side outside a Walmart in Fridley caught fire Tuesday morning, and two young sisters alone in one of the vehicles were burned,

Man jailed after vans catch fire outside Fridley Walmart, with 2 kids hurt

A woman in one of the vans escaped from the blaze that is being blamed on her husband, authorities said.

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