South Metro
Anoka-Hennepin district wins record $249 million for schools
The state's largest school district says it's crowded, and among its goals are building two elementary schools and lowering class sizes.
South Metro
South Metro
Target is closing 12 U.S. stores, including the Hastings store
The stores have been underperforming, the Minneapolis-based retailer said.
South Metro
'This hurts,' says friend of woman slain in Shakopee
Victim was looking for a new place to live when her boyfriend allegedly killed her, friends said.
South Metro
South Metro
Man held in death of woman in their Shakopee home
Suspect arrested near hotel a mile from crime scene; no motive as yet.
South Metro
Brooklyn Park man found guilty in one-punch killing outside Lake Mille Lacs resort
Brooklyn Park man was convicted of manslaughter.
South Metro
Inver Grove Heights fire station will cut response times in half
The new facility is expected to cut response times dramatically.
South Metro
South Metro
What's missing in Prior Lake? Very little, survey says
As the population of Prior Lake grows, so too does the enthusiasm of its residents.
South Metro
Minnesota Zoo to request nearly $35 million in 2018 bonding bill
It will ask the Legislature to fund an aerial walkway, a trolley system and critical infrastructure improvements at its 40-year-old campus.
South Metro
Animal rights groups seek court order to stop Lakeville-area fur farm from killing, neglecting wolves
Owner of Fur-Ever Wild in Eureka Township denies suit's allegation that she's violating law.
South Metro
South Metro
Pickup driver strikes railroad overpass in Cottage Grove, is killed
The crash occurred about noon Monday, according to police.
South Metro
Low-wage jobs are moving to distant suburbs. How will workers get there?
As low-wage jobs shift out of the cities, some employers use the rides as a way to attract workers from urban areas.
South Metro
Hwy. 7 head-on crash kills Minnetonka man
Jean Claude Paquier Wishard, 44, died in the collision.
South Metro
Fright and fundraising go together at Olson Haunted House in Chanhassen
Since 2005, family has delivered squeals of fright, delight while delivering funds for charity.
Home & Garden
Secluded fairy-tale castle in Eagan hits market for $2.9M
The royal roost includes a turret, courtyard, seven garage bays and a chapel-turned-movie theater.
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