South Metro
January 5, 2019

Metro police blotter, Jan. 6

West Metro
January 4, 2019
Facebook unveils new search feature for friends, interests, photos and places.

Opinion: Minn. law doesn't require mayor's Facebook page be made open to the public

Though the opinion is only advisory in nature, experts on government data law said it "shocked" them.
Inspired
January 4, 2019
The Nest, a coffee shop for teens by teens, provides a comfortable place to hang out, study, play Bananagrams and test out talents in front of a frien

Coffee shop is a safe and fun gathering spot for St. Louis Park students

High school students wanted their own place to socialize, study and destress. So they created one.
West Metro
January 3, 2019
Clifford Lea

Registered predatory sex offender in Mpls. charged with another rape

Suspect was on supervised release at the time after sex assault count dropped in 2016 plea deal.
West Metro
January 2, 2019
Bill Belanger in his state Senate office, 2000

Former GOP state legislator William 'Bill' Belanger dies at 90

Belanger had a long career of public service in Bloomington.
West Metro
January 2, 2019
Clare Ruth Charmoli

Girl born in Maple Grove believed to be first 2019 baby in Twin Cities

West Metro
January 1, 2019

Lake Minnetonka New Year's Ice Dive

To celebrate the New Year, Minnesotans braved the frigid temperatures and Lake Minnetonka for the 29th Annual ALARC Ice Dive from the from the shoreline at the public docks in Excelsior, MN, Tuesday, January 1
West Metro
January 1, 2019
A vehicle crashed on Hwy. 100 while speeding from police Sunday night.

Vehicle with 2 abducted teens flees police at 110 mph before crashing

Five people in the vehicle were checked for injuries and released, and two boys, ages 16 and 17, were arrested in what police said was a case of robbery.
West Metro
January 1, 2019

Driver, 19, dies in collision in northwest Twin Cities

Saturday's crash near Zimmerman involved multiple cars; two hurt.
West Metro
December 31, 2018
Chowen Park in Edina was frozen over with ice Friday morning.

Weather creates hazards on Minnesota roads and Twin Cities sidewalks

Snow and blowing winds made driving dangerous in parts of state, and metro got a dusting that will linger until midweek warm-up.
West Metro
December 31, 2018

Party a little too hearty tonight? Catch the bus for free

West Metro
December 29, 2018
The new headquarters for the Wayzata Community Sailing Center will have space for year-round classes and other programs.

Wayzata Community Sailing Center begins construction of new building

South Metro
December 29, 2018

Metro area police blotter, Dec. 30, 2018

West Metro
December 28, 2018
George Heinen is a regular at Minnehaha Creek in Arden Park in Edina. He was seen in 2017, after the Edina City Council voted to remove a dam and rest

Edina begins $5.3M overhaul of Arden Park and leg of Minnehaha Creek

Plans include restoring a section of Minnehaha Creek and removing dam.
South Metro
December 27, 2018
Sophie Korman and Joe Wocken played hockey in the falling snow Wednesday night on Lake of the Isles.

Snow? Rain? Ice? Winter storm delivers it all to Minnesota

A major winter storm moved across Minnesota Thursday morning, beginning delivery of what's expected to be more than a foot of snow in the western and central parts of the state over the next two days.
West Metro
December 25, 2018
Sandra Sandland

Man pleads guilty to fatally shooting wife in their Crystal home

The killing this past summer prompted a brief SWAT team standoff.
West Metro
December 23, 2018
A St. Louis Park resident addressed the City Council at a hearing in 2016.

St. Louis Park places moratorium on police involvement in evictions

City Council suspends law requiring landlords to oust tenants linked to crimes.
Inspired
December 21, 2018
Anne Tabat of Chanhassen baked for weeks in preparation for her annual cookie party — a celebration of friends old and new.

Chanhassen 'cookie lady' connects people by the dozens

Anne Tabat welcomes friends from different backgrounds and generations to her gingerbread-like English Tudor in Chanhassen.
West Metro
December 21, 2018
Sheriff-elect Dave "Hutch" Hutchinson, right, with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey in November.

Hennepin County Sheriff-Elect Dave Hutchinson announces leadership team

The new sheriff will take office Jan. 7
West Metro
December 21, 2018

3 charged in Eden Prairie robbery linked to man's death

A 63-year-old man died of cardiac arrest in connection with a home invasion.

Twin Cities West Metro

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