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July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

South Metro
July 26, 2019

Authorities ID woman pulled from fiery wreck by passersby in Shakopee

Injuries from the impact of the crash killed the Hopkins woman, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
South Metro
July 22, 2019

Man shot, injured by law enforcement in Becker County Saturday night

The man had threatened to hurt himself and wouldn't leave his home when asked, authorities said.
South Metro
July 21, 2019
Fairmont Square is getting new siding and windows from its new owner, Myron Olshansky of Wayzata. But it comes with a helfty price tag: rents for many

Spike in rent slams low-income residents in Fairmont, Minn.

Cost to double for many renters, who are mostly poor, disabled or elderly tenants.
South Metro
July 21, 2019

Man who ran into Apple Valley road and hit by vehicle dies

The driver had "little time to react before the impact," a police statement read.
South Metro
July 20, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 21

South Metro
July 18, 2019

Martin DesLauriers, former Eagan police chief, dies

He was its first official police chief in 1965, a mentor to its officers as well as a leader in local and state police associations.
South Metro
July 18, 2019
Burnsville's women leaders gathered last week for an interview with the Today Show. L to R, they are Jennifer Harmening, Burnsville Chamber of Commerc

In Burnsville, the women are in charge and attracting national attention

Suburb attracts national attention for female leaders in city's top posts.
South Metro
July 17, 2019
A BCA investigator photographs the scene of an officer involved shooting near the 9900 block of Foley Blvd. Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Coon Rapids]

Fatal shooting by officers in Coon Rapids deemed legally justified

John Duane Fairbanks fired at his pursuers and later refused to drop his weapon, investigators said.
South Metro
July 16, 2019
A Colombian red tail boa constrictor was found in the median of Nicollet Avenue near McAndrews Road in Burnsville Monday.

Friendly boa puts squeeze on hearts in Burnsville

The snake could be adopted if the owner does not come forward.
South Metro
July 16, 2019

Ex-professor who sued Inver Hills Community College accepts $82K settlement, lifetime ban

Berger was one of the leaders of a faculty no-confidence vote against the college's president, Tim Wynes, who later retired.
South Metro
July 16, 2019
Packages passed down a conveyor belt before receiving a shipping label at Amazon in Shakopee.

Some workers strike in Shakopee in rare work stoppage for Amazon

Organizers say pace at Shakopee plant is too fast and employees are getting hurt
South Metro
July 16, 2019
The Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district is weighing a $19 million levy increase. Above, kindergarteners watched a show during snack time at Glacier

Two metro school districts will ask voters to help stave off steep cuts

Amid cuts, districts plan to put referendums on the ballot in November.
South Metro
July 14, 2019

West St. Paul man likely set own house on fire

The man was then taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
South Metro
July 13, 2019
Isak Aden was killed during a standoff with police in Eagan on July 2.

Minnesota BCA identifies officers who fired at man in fatal Eagan standoff

Isak Aden threatened a woman with a handgun and refused to drop his weapon in a four-hour encounter, the agency said.
South Metro
July 13, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 14

South Metro
July 12, 2019

West St. Paul homicide victim identified

Lawrence Terrence Renfro, 21, of West St. Paul, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner.
South Metro
July 10, 2019
MARLIN LEVISON * mlevison@startribune.com A State Trooper conducted a field sobriety test on a driver he stopped for a traffic violation in south Minn

No right to lawyer for DWI suspects served search warrant for blood, high court rules

State justices OK blood test without legal counsel.
South Metro
July 10, 2019
'There are no limitations.' Minnesota salutes new brigadier general

'There are no limitations.' Minnesota salutes new brigadier general

"There are no limitations," Stefanie Horvath said shortly before a ceremony in front of family, friends, Minnesota Guard colleagues and dignitaries that included Gov. Tim Walz.

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