West Metro
Vikings creating tech infrastructure to match scope of stadium
At the heart of the Vikings' gameday fan plan is the concept of connectivity — to the Vikings' brand, the players, each other.
West Metro
$500 million in cuts proposed for Southwest light-rail line
Several stations could be in jeopardy through effort to pare project's $2 billion price tag.
West Metro
Zebra mussels treatment on Lake Independence
Treatment to rid the waterway of zebra mussels is forcing the shutdown until June 8.
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'I just lost it': 911 calls released in killings of Elk River officer, son
The Wright County attorney's office on Wednesday released two 911 transcripts related to the May 9 shooting deaths of Elk River police officer Todd Besser, 49, and his 27-year-old son, Blake.
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Animated mannequin helps teach student nurses at Normandale
A high-tech mannequin helps teach nursing students at Normandale Community College.
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St. Louis Park poet informally continues work
Diane Pecoraro began leading poetry events in 2010 thanks to a grant. She's stayed on as an enthusiastic volunteer since then.
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Excelsior to hold open house to discuss renovated city hall and first distillery
From a first distillery to a face-lift at City Hall, Excelsior is gearing up for possible changes this year.
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Minneapolis wrestles with meeting needs of commuting cyclists
Lawyer seeks rental space for bikes, lockers and showers for downtown Minneapolis commuters.
West Metro
Vikings bump up team's contribution to stadium by $14M
About $13 million of the $14 million will be directed toward the stadium's television system, including more than 2,000 HDTV monitors that will be displayed throughout the building.
West Metro
Minneapolis, Hennepin County look for responsible buyers for tax-forfeited homes
New restrictions on buyers with unpaid taxes and rental license problems. A special auction is being considered for people who live in the homes.
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St. Louis Park, Mound-Westonka name new high school principals
St. Louis Park High School finds its next leader from within, while Mound-Westonka plucks a principal from Minnetonka
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9 indicted in smartphone conspiracy using homeless people
Multimillion-dollar scheme used homeless people to buy smartphones using stolen IDs, charges say.
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Pierre Collins' pretrial court date set at packed hearing in Minneapolis
Among those in the courtroom were the suspect's wife, as well as victim Barway's birth mother.
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Victoria's new library grabs ideas from farmhouses and the Apple Store
The southwest suburb of Victoria didn't have much space for a new library. That left librarians and architects room to imagine.
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