Variety
November 21, 2017
Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

There's a new kid on the block in MOA's food scene. Hy-Vee is partnering with the Wahlberg brothers for a restaurant called Wahlburgers that will open in Mall of America in the spring.
West Metro
November 20, 2017
Someone bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million at Robbinsdale Food Market.

Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Twin Cities

West Metro
November 19, 2017

Limo hits, severely hurts man crossing highway northwest of Twin Cities

The crash occurred about 2:20 a.m. on Hwy. 10 near 168th Street NW. in Big Lake, according to the State Patrol.
West Metro
November 19, 2017
Police say someone is going around in Richfield in a model of SUV like this one and posing as an officer.

Man posing as cop pulls over female driver in Richfield, wanted her phone number

This suspect has presented himself as a police officer at least twice, authorities said.
Home & Garden
November 18, 2017
The 1980s interiors were refreshed with a new charcoal Venetian plaster fireplace surround, honed granite hearth and warm maple floors.

A tired '80s tract home in Bloomington gets a stylish refresh

With some strategic modifications, the outdated split-level tract home feels much more connected — and homey.
West Metro
November 17, 2017

West metro police blotter, Nov. 19

West Metro
November 17, 2017

West metro news briefs: Housing complex opens in Hopkins near future light-rail station

West Metro
November 17, 2017
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Contractors try to keep the faith on Southwest light-rail project

New construction bids for $1.9 billion line due Jan. 9.
West Metro
November 17, 2017

Carver County man charged with fatally running over girlfriend with pickup

The markings on Jessica Ludenia's body were consistent with tire tracks, the charges say.
West Metro
November 16, 2017

Minnetonka business park sold for $18.6 million and could get taproom

Business park in Minnetonka is being rebranded.
West Metro
November 15, 2017
Minneapolis Representative Ilhan Omar delivers a speech at the 162nd General Assembly of BIE, in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Bureau Internati

Minnesota loses bid for 2023 World's Fair; Argentina wins instead

City officials may decide to turn back the former farm acreage, which it had agreed to purchase, to the family that owns it.
West Metro
November 15, 2017
Amin I. Mohamed

Charge: MOA ride operator molests woman after she was buckled in

The alleged assault occurred Sunday and with her son along on the ride, according to the prosecution.
West Metro
November 14, 2017

Minneapolis school bus driver accused of raping sex worker in Bloomington hotel

West Metro
November 14, 2017
Spruce Shadows Farm, the last working farm in Bloomington could possibly become the site of the World's Fair in 2023.

Minnesota's team gears up for World's Fair decision vote

The Twin Cities is one of three worldwide finalists to host Expo 2023, to be decided by vote Wednesday in Paris.
Celebrities
November 14, 2017
Actor James Woods takes aim at Mall of America with racially charged tweet

Actor James Woods takes aim at Mall of America with racially charged tweet

He posted the tweet Monday, and some say it is inciting hate and fear.
West Metro
November 14, 2017
Mahad A. Abdiraham, 20.

Charges: MOA stabber cut one of 2 victims 'to the bone'

The victims are brothers from Minneapolis who were shopping at Macy's with other family members.
West Metro
November 14, 2017

86th Street bridge over I-35W in Bloomington opens this morning

It's been seven months since commuters have been able to cross the 86th Street bridge over I-35W in Bloomington. That will change Tuesday.
Music
November 13, 2017
A new album: "Originals" — a collection of Prince's original versions of songs that he wrote for other artists — is being announced Thursday.

Bank managing Prince's estate punches back against heirs

Bank has filed documents countering claims by heirs that it has cost the estate millions.
West Metro
November 13, 2017
Ronald L. Klitzka

Crystal man killed by shot to head from police, medical examiner says

Identities of the officers involved have yet to be disclosed.
West Metro
November 13, 2017

Resident killed in Robbinsdale fire is identified

The blaze broke out Saturday night. No one else was in the home at the time.

Twin Cities West Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities western suburbs, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Wayzata.