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September 1, 2019
Brooklyn Center police shot and killed an allegedly armed 21-year-old man on Halifax Ave. N. after responding to a domestic disturbance call on Saturd

Brooklyn Center police shoot, kill man during domestic disturbance call

The initial call reported that a man with a hammer and knife was fighting with his grandparents.
South Metro
August 31, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 1

North Metro
August 31, 2019
Fr. Hilary Thimmesh, who served as the president of St. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., died Aug. 11, 2019 at the age of 91. ORG XMIT: bKAHr

Hilary Thimmesh, former St. John's University president, dies at 91

At St. John's, he ditched his initial plans to go into journalism and took his parish priest's suggestion to enter the novitiate.
North Metro
August 30, 2019
At least six people were hurt, including three critically, when a van slammed into a crowded bus stop shelter in north Minneapolis. All six were trans

Champlin man charged after running over men at Mpls. bus shelter

An 83-year-old Champlin man has been charged with crashing into a Minneapolis bus shelter in July, injuring six people, some of them seriously.
West Metro
August 30, 2019
Hennepin County Administrator David Hough, shown in 2015.

Hennepin County may seek a 4.75% property tax levy increase in 2020

County officials will present their proposed 2020 budget to the board on Sept. 17.
North Metro
August 30, 2019
Granite Peak in Montana.

Witnesses tell of climbing tragedy on Montana mountain

As his horrified son watched, a 65-year-old Circle Pine man lost his footing and fell.
North Metro
August 29, 2019
AJ Klein controlled the race winning in a "devil takes the hindmost" race where the last to finish each lap is eliminated.

Blaine velodrome that hosted Olympic trials gets ready to close

One of the only outdoor wooden tracks in the nation and a source of pride for the local bicycling scene, the 250-meter velodrome will be torn down after this race season.
North Metro
August 29, 2019
Granite Peak in Montana.

Minnesota man dies climbing highest peak in Montana

Man, 65, and his son were climbing highest points around country.
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.

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