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October 2, 2019
This north Minneapolis crash in June 2018 left two people dead.

Unlicensed Blaine driver who killed 2 in Mpls. alley crash gets 10-plus years

Motorist with 4 DWIs on her record was drinking and using cocaine shortly before the wreck, according to police.
East Metro
October 1, 2019
Construction was underway on Sept. 11, 2019, on the townhomes at Port Riverwalk in Coon Rapids across from Lili Putt minigolf along Coon Rapids Blvd.

Developers, north metro cities partner to breathe new life into 'Old 10'

Housing, grocery store and other changes transform County Road 10 corridor.
North Metro
September 28, 2019

Woman who died after being hit by car in Brooklyn Park is identified

At least two other people died in crashes on Minnesota roads this past week, the State Patrol said.
North Metro
September 28, 2019

Columbia Heights firefighters hold a Fire Safety Open House

From a chance to spray a fire hose, watch a simulated kitchen fire or crawl through a smoke tunnel, the family friendly event gave kids a chance to be a firefighter for a day.
South Metro
September 28, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 29

North Metro
September 26, 2019
Jose Angel Madrid Salcido and Martha Perea Credit: Star Tribune file

Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to killing father of 4 while fleeing Minneapolis police

Plea deal calls for the 27-year-old with a history of driving on a revoked license to serve a 15-year term.
West Metro
September 25, 2019
These vaping cartridges were seized from a home in Anoka County this week.

22-year-old charged in seizure of 77,000 THC-loaded vape cartridges

The 22-year-old man charged in the bust was arrested while on probation for an earlier drug conviction.
West Metro
September 25, 2019
The Hennepin County Board had tabled for nearly a year action on salary bumps for County Attorney Mike Freeman and Sheriff Dave Hutchinson.

Hennepin County Board approves 4.75% maximum property tax levy increase

Commissioners also agree to raise salaries for sheriff and county attorney.
North Metro
September 25, 2019
New Hope Police Chief Tim Fournier spoke about the arrest of a suspect at the New Hope Police Department.] Jerry Holt • Jerry.holt@startribune.

75,000 vaping cartridges loaded with THC seized in Anoka County

The record seizure included packages illustrated with cartoon and fruit-flavored themes.
West Metro
September 19, 2019
Ravi Norman, THOR Companies CEO, posed for a portrait in front of the building that will soon be the company's new headquarters.

Hennepin County hosts juvenile warrant forgiveness day

Adults also may resolve nonfelony juvenile cases at "trust-building" event.
East Metro
September 18, 2019

DWI arrest follows crash of 2 off-road vehicles on Wisconsin road that killed Twin Cities man

A 27-year-old man from Isanti is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the crash.
North Metro
September 17, 2019
Attorney Matthew Brenengen poses for a portrait ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attorney Matthew Brenenge

Seeking cure for rare disorder, Bethel researcher trains brains to recall faces

North Metro
September 17, 2019
Star Tribune

Shoreview creates heritage park at site of historic farmhouse

New heritage park will feature restored 1896 farmhouse and 1920s gas station
South Metro
September 17, 2019
Zumbro Falls Mayor Bruce Heitmann pointed out the erosion on a dike that protects his city of 207 residents from the Zumbro River. The city is seeking

Record rainfall causes erosion problems in Minn. river towns

Runoff from the summer's soaking has eaten away riverbanks, landscape.
South Metro
September 16, 2019

Babette Gross, who once met Al Capone, died at 94

North Metro
September 16, 2019

Pedestrian killed while crossing University Avenue in Blaine

The crash Sunday night happened at 85th Avenue NE.
South Metro
September 14, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 15

North Metro
September 14, 2019

2 killed in fiery 2-vehicle crash in Andover

Bystanders were able to remove a driver from one vehicle that was on fire, but both drivers died at the scene, authorities said.
North Metro
September 12, 2019

Murder charges filed in August north Minneapolis shooting

The suspect allegedly fired into a group of men, and told police the victim was his friend.

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