West Metro
'A clean slate': Hutchinson claims victory over Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek
Hutchinson leads vote, but Stanek not conceding
West Metro
Hennepin County Board approves $2.4 million in water quality levies
Hennepin County's Elm and Bassett creeks among those to be improved.
West Metro
West Metro
Richfield elects Maria Regan Gonzalez, the first Latina mayor in the state
Regan Gonzalez, 33, ran unopposed after incumbent Pat Elliott announced he wouldn't seek re-election this year.
West Metro
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum works to keep critters from its prized flowers, plants and shrubs
Stinky sprays, hot pepper and scary sounds are among strategies used to protect plants from hungry animals.
West Metro
Aldi and Sierra Trading Post will replace Babies 'R' Us in Richfield
The new stores represent more success for the center, which has endured several retail bankruptcies.
West Metro
Walter Halloran, who captured WWII scenes for posterity, dies at 95
The Chatfield native, who had been living in Edina, was a U.S. Army photographer who rushed into heavy gunfire with his camera to document the first wave of soldiers storming Omaha Beach on D-Day.
South Metro
West Metro
Sheriff Rich Stanek takes aim at opponent Dave Hutchinson's campaign practices
Hutchinson says he has "no idea" about the nature of the allegations being investigated by Brooklyn Park police.
Eat & Drink
Minnetonka chef to compete on Food Network's 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge'
The chef at Italian restaurant Spasso will be featured in a show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis.
South Metro
$250 million MOA water park floated as no risk to taxpayers
The city of Bloomington thinks it can build what could be the continent's largest indoor water park next to the Mall of America, while protecting local taxpayers if it's a financial flop.
West Metro
Riverview streetcar route to burrow under Fort Snelling
Some worry about what may be unearthed to make way for the transit line, which is slated to connect downtown St. Paul to MSP and the Mall of America by 2032.
West Metro
High court rejects group's bid to halt Bloomington trash plan
Residents' proposed city charter amendment was ruled unconstitutional.
West Metro
Sun Country pilot with loaded gun at Fla. airport jailed; his Minnesota permit not accepted
Police say his Minn. permit to carry not recognized by Florida.
Inspired
Rachel Mairose's Secondhand Hounds is first-class rescue operation for dogs and cats
In just under a decade, the Twin Cities nonprofit has saved nearly 17,000 at-risk dogs and cats.
West Metro
Sunday morning crash on Hwy. 169 leaves 4 trapped
Emergency personnel were working to extricate the victims.
South Metro
West Metro
Court records: Bombing suspect had Minn. criminal charges dropped
Cesar Sayoc was charged with theft and drug possession in cases that were later dismissed.
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