West Metro
December 4, 2018
This screengrab from a video on Twitter showed a man who was shoved heading backward out the door of a McDonald's in Eden Prairie.

Charges: Man pointed gun at Somali teens in Eden Prairie McDonald's

He allegedly pulled handgun, threatened Somali teens at Eden Prairie restaurant.
West Metro
December 3, 2018

Man's death after Eden Prairie home burglary treated as homicide

West Metro
December 2, 2018

Snowmobiler goes underwater in lake west of metro, found dead

The man's body was in the water for nearly 24 hours, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Home & Garden
December 1, 2018
Architect Christopher Strom designed a partial tear-down and rebuild of a 1940s rambler in Edina to create more space and modern functionality.

Edina couple fine-tuned their modest rambler for modern living

They transformed their modest midcentury home to maximize a prime corner lot.
South Metro
December 1, 2018

Metro police blotter, Dec. 2

Home & Garden
December 1, 2018

Edina couple fine-tuned their modest rambler for modern living

They transformed their modest midcentury home to maximize a prime corner lot.
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Connie Weizel of Mound works out on an elliptical bike at the new Westonka Activity Center.

Westonka School District opens deluxe athletic and theater centers

A $23 million bond measure passed in 2016 paved the way.
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Officials ceremoniously threw dirt during Friday's long-awaited groundbreaking for the Southwest light-rail line.

SWLRT groundbreaking draws cheers from transit supporters

Construction of nearly 15-mile line to begin in earnest this winter, with passenger service expected to begin in 2023.
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Edina's 50th & France is losing another retailer--Bay St. Shoes will likely close in January. It's joining several others that have closed since a maj

Edina's 50th & France loses more retailers but gains some too

Edina's 50th & France loses more retailers but gains some too
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Masonry work is underway at the Concierge Apartments in Richfield. Out-of-state investors are snapping up older apartment complexes like this one in t

Concierge Apartments in Richfield, site of controversial renovation, sold

The sale comes just months after owners settled a lawsuit with displaced tenants.
West Metro
November 30, 2018
Michael Frank Simon (Hennepin County Jail)

Hennepin Co. jail escapee caught ride from woman, 78, court filing says

The woman picked him up at a Target 3 miles from the jail, according to a search warrant affidavit.
West Metro
November 30, 2018

Osseo transgender student alleges harassment over bathroom use

Video posted online shows door to stall being opened by adults outside.
West Metro
November 29, 2018
Igor Vorotinov

Court filing: Twin Cities man faked death in $2M scheme by putting his clothes, ID on body

From Eastern Europe, he told prosecutors by phone in 2016 he'd rather live with his new love interest on apple farm.
West Metro
November 29, 2018
The Hennepin County jail, downtown Minneapolis

Hennepin County seeks new ways to manage jail population

A study by two former judges was presented to the County Board, and several changes to reduce the time inmates are locked up are being considered.
West Metro
November 28, 2018
Scene of a jailbreak at the Hennepin County Jail in Minneapolis on November 28, 2018.

Serial burglar caught after breaking out of jail in downtown Mpls.

The inmate was at large for about three hours before being captured in Little Canada.
South Metro
November 28, 2018
The transit station at 46th Street and Interstate 35W in Minneapolis will be part of the Orange Line, a bus-rapid transit project that won federal gra

Orange Line bus rapid transit awarded $74M from federal government

The federal financial boost caps the resuscitation of the line between Minneapolis and Burnsville.
Variety
November 28, 2018
The 12,000 square-foot ice rink will open Dec. 8

12,000-square-foot ice skating rink coming to MOA for the holidays

The megamall hopes shoppers will want to hang outdoors this holiday season.
Eat & Drink
November 27, 2018
Victoria Burrow director of operations Jason Cooney throws an axe.

Have a beer, hurl a hatchet at new suburban ax-throwing bar

The catchphrase at Victoria Burrow is "Drinking and ax-throwing: What could go wrong?"
West Metro
November 27, 2018
New East Bush Lake Road ramp to I-494 may open to drivers by Friday

New East Bush Lake Road ramp to I-494 may open to drivers by Friday

Bloomington motorists have waited a long long time - 58 years to be exact - for a ramp leading from East Bush Lake Road to westbound Interstate 494, and the wait is nearly over.
West Metro
November 26, 2018
This screengrab from a video on Twitter showed a man who was shoved heading backward out the door of a McDonald's in Eden Prairie.

Man accused of pulling gun on Somali teens in McDonald's released without charges

Prosecutors seek more evidence in incident at Eden Prairie McDonald's.

Twin Cities West Metro

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