West Metro
Investigation opened into possible rape at Robbinsdale hospital
The victim told police that the alleged assault occurred on Oct. 18 or 19.
East Metro
Off-year election has big stakes for schools across Minnesota
More than 30 districts are looking for voter approval to take on debt for major building and remodeling projects. A bond referendum in White Bear Lake would be the state's largest ever at $326 million.
West Metro
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Hennepin County approves $5.1 million for body cameras for sheriff's deputies
Ramsey County started outfitting for cameras last month, and many police officers already wear them
South Metro
Ex-postmaster of Winona sentenced for destroying mail, stealing from cards
Twenty-year employee Sherri Jo Genkinger received probation after admitting opening, destroying mail.
West Metro
Hennepin County sheriff encrypts 911 calls and radio traffic, blocking public from listening
The public can no longer hear the Sheriff's Office emergency dispatches in real time.
North Metro
'People helping people': Many strangers rush in to find a lost boy
The search for 6-year-old Ethan Haus brought dozens of emergency workers and more than 600 neighbors, friends and strangers from miles around.
North Metro
6-year-old missing after getting off school bus found safe overnight with dog
The boy got off the bus with his siblings at 4:10 p.m., then ran off to play with the family dog and hasn't been seen since.
North Metro
Authorities seek person who put explosive in Albertville Outlet mall trash can
The explosion occurred Friday night outside the Nike Outlet store.
North Metro
Suspect arrested in shooting in Blaine Walmart parking lot
The shooting happened about 5:15 a.m. Monday.
South Metro
West Metro
St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it
Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
West Metro
Police investigating hidden cameras in MOA, Maplewood Mall fitting rooms
The suspect allegedly told police he's hidden cameras about 10 times at the Mall of America and other metro malls.
North Metro
Anoka-Hennepin schools leader picked as Minnesota's Superintendent of the Year
Superintendent David Law is now in the running for national honors.
North Metro
Motorcyclist killed in Ham Lake crash with pickup
The victim was a 67-year-old from Minneapolis.
North Metro
Metro Transit temporarily pulls electric buses from C Line because of problems with chargers
Diesel vehicles will serve as replacements on the route between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center.
North Metro
Bicyclist on rural Sherburne County road hit from behind by pickup and killed
The Sheriff's Office said the teen stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
West Metro
Hennepin County Sheriff's Office seeks $5 million for body cameras
The $5 million budget request would equip 148 deputies with cameras.
North Metro
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.
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