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November 9, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 10

North Metro
November 8, 2019

Blaine man charged in shooting at St. Paul gas station

The suspect, who is charged with firing at an occupied car, was subsequently shot and wounded by a U.S. marshal.
North Metro
November 7, 2019

Man killed in Ramsey one-vehicle rollover is identified

Michael Havelak died at the scene early Monday on Armstrong Boulevard
East Metro
November 5, 2019

Fatal crash charges: Unlicensed drunk driver was found on I-35 rest stop bathroom floor

The crash occurred in Interstate 35 in North Branch, killing a 63-year-old man from Moose Lake.
North Metro
November 4, 2019
Krispy Kreme said Monday that Jayson Gonzalez of Champlin can now work with the company as an independent operator.

Minnesota college student is back in the Krispy Kreme business

North Metro
November 4, 2019
North Metro
November 3, 2019

Osseo Hmong-language teacher wins top honor from language teachers' group

Osseo Area Schools' Pang Yang started Hmong language class.
East Metro
November 3, 2019
Hakeem M.D. Flax Credit: Sherburne County jail

Minneapolis gang member who killed rival is 4th sentenced in drug, gun conspiracy

The crimes spanned more than a year during an ongoing war among members of the 1-9 Block Dipset, Tre Tre Crips and Young-N-Thuggin gangs.
North Metro
November 3, 2019

Patrol: Unlicensed driver was drunk when he killed other motorist north of Twin Cities

The suspect was driving after his license was revoked, according to authorities.
South Metro
November 2, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Nov. 3

North Metro
November 2, 2019
The Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Thursday in Brooklyn Park. ] Aaron Lavinsky • aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com The Coon Rapids Dam Regional Par

A new name for Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park: Mississippi Gateway

The aim is to broaden the appeal of the park in Brooklyn Park, differentiate it from the Coon Rapids park and rid it of a name that some consider a racist slur.
North Metro
November 1, 2019

Man and woman in their 80s in critical condition after being hit by car in New Hope

It happened near House of Hope Lutheran Church at 4800 N. Boone Av. around 6:50 p.m.
North Metro
November 1, 2019
Zhenya Ratushko, 15, of Rochester, Minn. climbed out of an ice cave while exploring the Ice Castle Friday evening Excelsior.

Ice Castles returning this winter in New Brighton

Long Lake Regional Park will be the latest Minnesota location to host the winter wonderland.
South Metro
October 31, 2019
A rendering of Fastenal Co.'s new office building in Winona.

Fastenal plans new office building on downtown Winona riverfront

The industrial supplies company has 1,800 staff scattered across the city.
West Metro
October 30, 2019
Workers at the South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center in Bloomington sorted through items being brought in Wednesday. The public c

Fire hazard from vaping pen leads Hennepin County to halt collection of batteries at community sites

All batteries now must go to either the Brooklyn Park or Bloomington drop-off locations.
North Metro
October 30, 2019
A petition to legalize potbellied pig in Brooklyn Park created by resident Rebecca Buckley.

Brooklyn Park denies resident's attempt to keep Peco the potbellied pig

City officials also consider eliminating pet licenses and recommending microchips instead to reduce impoundment costs.
West Metro
October 30, 2019

Boy, 2, found in pond on Brooklyn Park golf course dies

The child had been reported as missing earlier that morning, police said.
South Metro
October 26, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 27

Twin Cities North Metro

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