West Metro
Minnesota GOP political consultant to stand trial on domestic assault charges
Jonathan Aanestad says he is falsely accused and has "an airtight alibi."
Local
Not many places in U.S. got more snow than the Twin Cities did in February
Yes, Minnesotans, February was as snowy as you thought. In fact, when it comes to snowfall last month, we had more in common with Jackson, Wyo. than we did with our typical winter brethren in Chicago and Milwaukee.
West Metro
Murder conviction yields year in workhouse for dealer who gave lethal drug to Minnetonka man
A 5-year term was stayed for the defendant, who was known to deal in illicit narcotics.
West Metro
18-year-old woman dies in car-semi crash on Hwy. 12 near Independence
The Delano woman lost control of her vehicle on the slippery road, crossed over the centerline and collided with the truck, police said.
South Metro
Home & Garden
$2.65M dream home is 'all about the views' of Lake Minnetonka
Traditional-style house on Palmer Point will host a steady stream of visitors as a "Dream Home" on the upcoming Parade of Homes.
West Metro
Hennepin County awards more than $250,000 in tree canopy grants
The grants will be used to establish new canopies as well as remove and replace diseased ash trees.
Inspired
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At Minnetonka High School, students make the grade by lettering in kindness
Minnetonka High School is among several Twin Cities schools that honor community service with a varsity letter.
Inspired
Oasis For Youth's Jasmyn Green celebrates small victories for at-risk young people she serves
Her work builds trust — and futures.
West Metro
Plot twist accompanies book's return to high school library 49 years later
The tardy reader makes a not-so-serious confession about her scholarly credentials.
West Metro
Big Lake man killed when pickup crashes into snowplow
The plow's warning lights were illuminated, the Sherburne County sheriff said.
West Metro
Bloomington ordinance requires and rewards affordable housing construction
The new ordinance is being praised for its innovative approach.
Home & Garden
Ultra-modern home in Golden Valley houses three generations of family
Multigenerational living in a cube-shaped home composed of glass, wood and steel, with dramatic geometric lines.
South Metro
West Metro
Rogers man hurt when snowmobile strikes snow-covered beaver dam
The 69-year-old man was with a large group of snowmobilers that had left the Vermilion River Tavern in Buyck and sledding toward Elephant Lake.
West Metro
Police offer reward in connection with Hopkins gas station robbery
The holdup occurred Feb. 10 at the Holiday station on Blake Road.
West Metro
Minnetonka police see sharp drop in mental health crisis calls after taking new training program
Minnetonka department saw big change after its entire staff participated in program.
Inspired
In Minnetonka, former eye patient now works alongside her former doctor
Laura Olson was born with a condition in her left eye called persistent fetal vasculature.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board, Hennepin Healthcare meet to discuss hospital merger with North Memorial
County and hospital officials say the renewed discussion of merger is in the early stages.
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