Stage & Arts
November 21, 2018
MSP Airport unveils concept for new gigantic, $750K artwork arriving in 2020

MSP Airport unveils concept for new gigantic, $750K artwork arriving in 2020

NY-based artist Jen Lewin's new concept was unveiled this week.
West Metro
November 21, 2018
Surveillance images shows what police say are suspects loading a Caribou Coffee safe into a car outside Eden Prairie Center.

Safe stolen from Caribou Coffee shop in Eden Prairie Center

Police are looking for a group of suspects.
West Metro
November 20, 2018
This undated photo provided by Riley Tillitt shows Tillitt. Tillitt, who graduates from Yale in May 2019, is among 32 men and women the Rhodes Trust a

Yale student from Eden Prairie wins Rhodes scholarship

Eden Prairie man says brother's addiction and death will drive his Oxford studies.
West Metro
November 20, 2018
The race for Hennepin County sheriff pit challenger Dave Hutchinson, left, against incumbent Rich Stanek.

Hennepin County Sheriff Stanek decides against a recount

Dave Hutchinson, who will take office Jan. 8, said he would announce his transition team Wednesday morning.
West Metro
November 20, 2018

Neighbors oppose housing plan for former hobby farm in Minnetonka

A luxury homebuilder wants to construct 15 or more houses on the Minnetonka site.
West Metro
November 20, 2018

Montrose man pleads guilty to killing his 5-month-old baby

Darnell Jerome Davis, sentenced to 17 years in prison for second-degree murder, said he was sleep-deprived and trying to quiet his crying baby.
West Metro
November 20, 2018
Jason Gabbert, 49, of Plymouth, with a partial collection of baseballs he has amassed attending Major League Baseball games.

Fan banned from Target Field over pursuit of baseballs goes to bat to stay

Twins officials say Jason Gabbert, who chases baseballs thrown to fans in stands, has been disruptive, but he disagrees. One judge already has backed the team.
West Metro
November 17, 2018
Visitors explored the Stillwater Ice Castle in 2017. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com

Popular ice castle is moving from Stillwater to Excelsior this winter

Obstacles in Stillwater force relocation of large, elaborate winter wonder.
South Metro
November 17, 2018

Metro area police blotter, Nov. 18

West Metro
November 17, 2018
Firefighters work outside the Robbinsdale senior living home that was evacuated Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Two dozen people evacuated from Robbinsdale senior living home; repellent blamed

Some residents were taken to the hospital as a precaution.
West Metro
November 16, 2018
The new Dunkin' location in Richfield is the first in the Twin Cities with the restaurant chain's new stripped-down identity and dressed-up layout.

The latest Dunkin' in the Twin Cities is just a Dunkin'

The new location in Richfield also has a layout that resembles a coffee shop.
Variety
November 16, 2018

Minnetonka couple have made marriage – and cake – last for 57 years

A Minnetonka couple have been happily married for 57 years, and they have the original wedding cake to prove it.
West Metro
November 16, 2018
Macy's MOA store gets upgraded to a 'top 50' store

Macy's MOA store gets upgraded to a 'top 50' store

Macy's MOA store gets upgraded to a "top 50" store
West Metro
November 16, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Contractor selected for building $2B Southwest LRT

The Met Council awarded a $799 million bid to Lunda/C.S. McCrossan, the lone bidder left in a process that dragged on for more than a year.
South Metro
November 15, 2018
A Savage police vehicle was struck by a motorist who has been charged with criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm while under the influence

Bloomington man charged after striking Savage police squad

Officer Alex Casey was not seriously hurt in the crash Monday on Hwy. 13
South Metro
November 15, 2018

Richfield woman dies a week after wreck on Hwy. 13 in Savage

The crash occurred Nov. 4 at Quentin Avenue.
West Metro
November 15, 2018
The BolaWrap non-lethal restraint was demonstrated to representatives from local police departments at the Chaska Fire Station. The BolaWrap discharge

Chaska PD becomes first Minnesota police department to test BolaWrap 100

Officials hope device will provide options to police.
West Metro
November 15, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Southwest light-rail line clears significant federal hurdle

Met Council gets a sign that $929 million in federal grant money will be forthcoming, with construction expected to begin this winter.
West Metro
November 14, 2018
The race for Hennepin County sheriff pit challenger Dave Hutchinson, left, against incumbent Rich Stanek.

Hennepin County sheriff-elect retains law firm in case of recount

Outgoing Sheriff Rich Stanek has seven days to ask for a recount.
West Metro
November 14, 2018

Ex-prosecutor who was a suspect in Plymouth shooting is released from jail without charges

County attorney's office say Plymouth death is still under investigation and there's still no decision on charges.

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