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February 18, 2017
Four Seasons Mall in Plymouth, photographed in 2013, has sat vacant for years.

So long, surface lots: Parking areas redeveloped in Twin Cities suburbs

Driven by high land prices, they're being turned into retail, offices and housing.
West Metro
February 18, 2017
Citrus Systems in Hopkins was found to be the site of a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Hopkins this year.

Legionnaires' outbreak in Hopkins fuels effort to regulate cooling towers

Legionnaires' disease was linked to a tower, but it took an agency two weeks to find the specific one.
South Metro
February 18, 2017
Scott Olson took his prototype Skyrower for a spin around the test track at his Waconia home. It is similar to the Skyride but is propelled by rowing

Rollerblade inventor now creates SkyRide, a human-powered roller coaster

The SkyRide technology on display in Waconia aims to "merge commercial fitness to the roller coaster industry."
West Metro
February 18, 2017

West metro police blotter, Feb. 19

West Metro
February 17, 2017

West metro news briefs: Minnetonka is latest suburb to retrofit streetlights with LED lights

West Metro
February 17, 2017
Hennepin County celebrated the opening of a new jury assembly room at the top of the Hennepin County Government Center on Feb. 17, 2017.

Hennepin County jury pool goes from basement to new 'penthouse'

Hennepin County wanted a more inviting, comfortable place for potential jurors to wait.
West Metro
February 17, 2017
This screen grab from the Internal Revenue Service website shows a sample W-2 form. Employers are being tricked into sending detailed employee tax inf

Cyberscam that hit Bloomington school workers puts Minn. districts on defensive

Minnesota school districts use training and insurance to guard against hackers.
West Metro
February 16, 2017

With temps threatening 60 on Friday, officials warn ice is too thin to drive on

West Metro
February 15, 2017

Chanhassen mayor chosen as chairman of Carver County Republicans

Denny Laufenburger will now head the "most conservative county in Minnesota."
West Metro
February 15, 2017

Resident dies after Eden Prairie caregiver forgot to plug in heart pump

Investigation says facility aide failed to plug in heart pump for 79-year-old.
West Metro
February 15, 2017

Downtown Carver street renovations may include removing a bridge

Downtown street plans could entail removal of 95-year-old span.
West Metro
February 14, 2017
This Marathon gas station in Chanhassen was partially shut down Monday after several motorists complained of water in its fuel. A state inspector clos

Chanhassen gas station partly shut down after water found in fuel

Inspectors shut off some pumps at a Marathon Oil station after several customer complaints.
Music
February 13, 2017

Go crazy: Our critics' personal Prince playlists for your streaming pleasure

West Metro
February 13, 2017
Some Edina neighborhoods have resorted to stop signs and barricades midblock to dissuade Hwy. 169 traffic from cutting through.

The Drive: Traffic calming slowing the flow in Edina

West Metro
February 12, 2017
These Minnetonka West Middle School students were proud to hold their championship banner. Left to right, front row: Coach Fred Stock, students Elizab

Middle-schoolers from Minnetonka earn trip to National Science Bowl in D.C.

They came out on top from a field of 21 teams in the regional competition Saturday.
West Metro
February 11, 2017
No one was hurt when a car plunged into Wayzata Bay on Saturday.

One thing not to do on a balmy day – take a drive on Wayzata Bay ice

No one was hurt when a car plunged into Wayzata Bay on Saturday. Springlike temperatures mean most ice is not safe to drive on, or even to walk on in some cases.
West Metro
February 11, 2017

West metro police blotter, Feb. 12

West Metro
February 10, 2017

West metro news briefs: Richfield's special mayoral election pits Oxendale vs. Elliott

West Metro
February 10, 2017
Minneapolis police Sgt. Grant Snyder sifted through Backpage.com seeking victims of sex-trafficking from a downtown hotel room in 2013. Snyder helped

Yearlong effort takes on human trafficking in Eden Prairie

Three-pronged approach to help victims and go after johns and pimps netted 27 arrests.
West Metro
February 10, 2017

Bottineau LRT receives funding from Hennepin County

With financial aid from the feds and CTIB, the line should open up in 2021.
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