West Metro
Hennepin County Board approves tobacco sales restrictions at airport and four cities
Sales age will now be 21 and flavored tobacco products will be banned.
West Metro
Trump vows to join fight for restoring Pledge at St. Louis Park council meetings
The president notes that "outrage is growing" in Minnesota and adds, "I will be fighting with you!"
West Metro
Chaska closes beach after finding E. coli in the water
The closure is a precautionary measure, city officials said in a statement. The beach will remain closed until further notice.
West Metro
Protesters urge St. Louis Park to restore the Pledge of Allegiance
Monday night's meeting was a study session and not a regular council meeting, and no vote or public comment was taken.
West Metro
Brooklyn Park completes largest solar project of any Minnesota city
City facilities will run on sustainable energy and save $60K in first year.
West Metro
Increased Minnesota boat fees will pay for lake grants to fight invasive species
It's the first increase on a special surcharge for invasive species management in more than 20 years.
West Metro
Minnetrista mayor, two council members, former council member face campaign finance penalties, criminal probe
Mayor and others did not follow financial reporting laws, a judge has ruled.
West Metro
Authorities recover body of missing Maplewood man on Crow River
The man's body was discovered not far from where he was last seen by friends, said Lt. Todd Sandin.
West Metro
Passion for the past shines in Hopkins and Waverly
They lead the way with upcoming nostalgic celebrations.
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West Metro
Robbinsdale schools superintendent aims to ease discontent
Superintendent Carlton Jenkins had hoped he and his critics could "move on."
West Metro
West Metro
Back and forth over the Pledge prompts a debate on patriotism
St. Louis Park is to revisit dropping the tradition, but the pot has been stirred, raising a surprisingly contentious conversation this July 4th.
West Metro
Nonprofit with aim of 'lessening burdens of government' hired for MOA water park
Bloomington leaders voted to hire Provident Resources Group to play a crucial role in the unusual borrowing arrangement they are pursuing for the proposed $250 million park
West Metro
MVTA bus routes in downtown Mpls. to change due to congestion
Road construction has led to traffic-clogged streets and "unacceptable delays" for commuters, says the bus company that serves southern Twin Cities suburbs.
West Metro
Authorities ID St. Louis Park man killed in crash near downtown Minneapolis
The 61-year-old died three days after the wreck.
West Metro
Judge overturns firing of Hennepin County child support officer
Tracy Schutt's successful fight to regain her job raises questions about 18 others who quit under pressure.
West Metro
Minnetonka couple 'swatting' victims after false claim of murder to police
They have no idea why they were targeted, and police say catching a suspect will be difficult.
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