West Metro
June 13, 2018

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman questions chase that ended with SUV hitting 3 kids on Minneapolis playground

The motorist allegedly ran nearly two dozen stop signs while pursued. "Residential streets just aren't made for people driving 80 mph," the Hennepin County attorney said.
Eat & Drink
June 13, 2018
At former Big 10 in Hopkins, subs and chicken wings are out, Midwestern fare is in

At former Big 10 in Hopkins, subs and chicken wings are out, Midwestern fare is in

The menu at the new Thirty Bales will have a seasonal, regional focus, but "We're not calling ourselves 'farm-to-table,'" said co-owner Todd DuPont.
West Metro
June 12, 2018
Edina mayor James Hovland during a city council meeting on Tuesday.

Edina to revise race report after concerns over anonymous comments

Investigation by parents, officials cast doubt on reported incident.
West Metro
June 9, 2018
A rendering shows the proposed building at Westwood Hills Nature Center.

Plans for new Westwood Hills Nature Center building move ahead at higher cost

Critic says "deluxe" Westwood Hills project not best use of funds.
West Metro
June 9, 2018

West metro police blotter, June 10

West Metro
June 9, 2018

West metro briefs: St. Louis Park pledges $25K for student coffee shop

Eat & Drink
June 8, 2018
Burger Friday: Wahlburgers impresses with triple-decker blockbuster at MOA

Burger Friday: Wahlburgers impresses with triple-decker blockbuster at MOA

Wahlburgers, the work of Mark and Donnie Wahlberg -- and mostly their brother, chef Paul Wahlberg -- is serving triple-patty cheeseburgers at the megamall.
West Metro
June 8, 2018

Ridgedale offers help choosing Dad's Day gifts, if he likes these 3 shops

Ridgedale offers help choosing Dad's Day gifts, if he likes these 3 shops
West Metro
June 7, 2018
Ryan Stanek

Sheriff Stanek's son gets 90 days, computer monitoring for soliciting sex from minor

Ryan Stanek must serve 90 days in the workhouse and register as a predatory offender.
West Metro
June 7, 2018
The Southdale Library is slated to be replaced by 2021 as part of a project county commissioners are vetting.

County presents alternatives for Southdale Library site

The current building is likely to be demolished in the middle of 2019, with the new library opening in 2021.
West Metro
June 7, 2018
With little advance publicity, Restoration Hardware opened an outlet store in the West End shopping district in St. Louis Park Thursday. Items in the

Restoration Hardware quietly opens an RH Outlet store in West End

Restoration Hardware quietly opened a new outlet store in St. Louis Park.
Inspired
June 6, 2018
Ahmed Burhan Mohamed was greeted at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport after winning the Dubai International Holy Qur'an Award in the Unit

Local teen is first American to win prestigious international Qur'an recitation contest

High school junior Ahmed Burhan Mohamed beat out 100 competitors in Dubai.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

3-year-old boy who drowned in family pool in Wright County is ID'd

The medical examiner is calling the death accidental.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

Judge orders feds to process Hennepin County teen pregnancy funding

Hennepin County had sued over pregnancy prevention cuts.
West Metro
June 6, 2018
Scott Henning

Twin Cities man falls 60 feet to his death while rappelling in Utah canyon

Authorities said difficult terrain prevented emergency personnel from reaching the man.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

Orono man pleads guilty to conspiracy and tax fraud in $13 million scheme

No sentencing date has been set for 55-year-old Scott P. Flynn.
West Metro
June 6, 2018
Edina residents listened to a discussion about a proposed development during a city council meeting on Tuesday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@sta

Edina rejects residential project near Southdale

The move was another win for neighbors strongly opposing taller buildings in the Southdale Center area.
West Metro
June 6, 2018

Hennepin County commissioner's race gets late surprise filings

West Metro
June 4, 2018
Shermie

Rescue dog stolen in Robbinsdale burglary is back home

West Metro
June 4, 2018

Mark Stenglein dropping out of Hennepin County commissioner race

Former Hennepin County commissioner says injury will keep him from running.

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