West Metro
Hennepin County's district court in Edina has closed
It comes ahead of plans to demolish the 45-year-old building.
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Wayzata team wins Science Bowl regional, berth in national finals in D.C.
The regional pitted 33 teams from 17 schools competing for the right to represent Minnesota in the nation's capital.
West Metro
Chaska City Council will let voters choose new council members
Residents persuaded the Chaska City Council to hold a special election to fill two open council seats.
West Metro
Investigator: Man was defying police in St. Louis Park apartment when officer fatally shot him
Sheriff's Office has yet to say what prompted the officer to start shooting. Court filing reveals a knife and plastic toy hammer collected at the scene by authorities.
Eat & Drink
Doughnut burger and boozy shakes now available at former Minnetonka DQ
The new Copper Cow is the 'brother' restaurant of Eat Street's Copper Hen.
West Metro
Search on for suspect who robbed, tied up Eden Prairie restaurant manager
No suspect has been identified so far, police said.
South Metro
West Metro
St. Louis Park officer involved in fatal shooting is identified
Authorities have not yet said whether the man killed was armed or what exactly led up to the gunfire.
West Metro
Two plead guilty to militia activities leading to Bloomington mosque bombing
Michael McWhorter, 30, and Joe Morris, 25, face a minimum of 35 years in prison. A third man has pleaded not guilty and faces a trial in March.
South Metro
Life in prison, no parole for Shakopee man for murder of girlfriend
The woman's body was badly bruised, bloody and "unrecognizable" when found by police, according to the charges.
West Metro
Water main break, sinkhole close Chaska's Pioneer Trail
The Thursday morning commute is likely to be affected, police said.
West Metro
Minnesota athlete, teacher and coach Marty Carlson dies at 91
After leaving the Yankees organization and getting his college degree, Carlson had a long career as a high school teacher and coach in Bloomington.
West Metro
Former Hennepin County Attorney Tom Johnson receives two honors
Former Hennepin County attorney also honored with "Tom Johnson Day."
West Metro
Charges: McDonald's manager in Maple Grove repeatedly raped 14-year-old employee
The McDonald's is located near Bass Lake Road and Interstate 494, according to police.
West Metro
Hennepin County makes commitment to convert entire vehicle fleet to electric
Going all-electric depends on investment in charging stations, infrastructure.
West Metro
His wife thought he was kidding. Now Mound man makes living as bladesmith
Jason Kraus has competed in TV shows and runs a business in Carver.
West Metro
Trump flag fallout: Jordan team pulls out of MLK Day game in Minneapolis
Jordan was to have played Minneapolis Patrick Henry at the invitational event hosted at Minneapolis Roosevelt, but Jordan feared "something happening to the players."
West Metro
Man dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Park apartments
Incident at Louisiana Court Apartments began as a call on a domestic dispute.
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