West Metro
August 17, 2019

In Carver, the new City Hall has an old-fashioned look

Officials, residents wanted building to be at home in their historic downtown.
South Metro
August 17, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 18

West Metro
August 17, 2019

Edina focus group part of series with swing voters in key states

Health care and immigration were mentioned most often when the Minnesotans named the top issues on their minds heading into the 2020 presidential election.
West Metro
August 15, 2019
Utility workers with Centerpoint Energy walked toward the site of utility upgrades on Brookside Terrace on Tuesday.

Edina is paving its last gravel road, to consternation of some, satisfaction of others

Residents on Brookside Terrace are split over city's paving plans.
West Metro
August 14, 2019

Maple Grove residents raise concerns about road closed without any construction

The city closed a portion of Territorial Road because it wasn't safe for additional traffic.
West Metro
August 14, 2019

Back-to-school haircuts

Back to school season is the busiest time of year at places such as Kids Hair in Edina. Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 2019, there were first timers and kids getting their back to school haircuts.
West Metro
August 14, 2019

4 charged with felonies for stray gunfire seriously wounding motorcyclist on Carver County road

The rider had an artery severed and a shoulder blade fractured by one of dozens of rounds, according to the charges.
West Metro
August 14, 2019

Kulka, Busse to square off for Bloomington mayor this fall

West Metro
August 13, 2019
No charges in death of Plymouth boy, 7, who found gun, shot himself

No charges in death of Plymouth boy, 7, who found gun, shot himself

"While we are extremely disappointed with the case outcome," Police Chief Mike Goldstein said, noting that "no stone was left unturned" by investigators.
West Metro
August 13, 2019
Minneapolis officials consulted adult entertainment workers to come up with their proposal to add protections from financial exploitation and unsafe w

Minneapolis ordinance to protect sex workers moves forward

The City Council will vote on rules for safer working conditions and wage protections for adult entertainment workers.
West Metro
August 13, 2019
Avery and her sister Katilyn, of Victoria, checked out a classic pink Thunderbird during Classic Car Night last week in downtown Victoria.

Carver County booms with newcomers seeking rural charm

The fastest-growing county in the state is still mostly farmland, quaint downtowns
West Metro
August 11, 2019

Driver, 76, dies in 2-vehicle crash in Minnetonka

The Eden Prairie man died six days after the wreck, authorities said.
West Metro
August 11, 2019

Woman, 72, dies in motorcycle crash on W. Minnesota highway

The patrol said she was not wearing a helmet.
West Metro
August 11, 2019

Motorcyclist killed in crash in western Hennepin County

The rider died at the scene, police said.
West Metro
August 11, 2019

Woman from Twin Cities crashes car in central Minnesota and dies

The driver was a 25-year-old from Brooklyn Park, according to the patrol.
West Metro
August 11, 2019
The entrance to Mall of America's new wing.

Mall of America owner puts megamall on line for huge N.J. project

Triple Five secures loan for glitzy N.J. complex with 49% stake in megamall.
South Metro
August 10, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 11

West Metro
August 10, 2019
Video of failed animal rescue on I-394 is lesson in what not to do, MnDOT says

Video of failed animal rescue on I-394 is lesson in what not to do, MnDOT says

The Minnesota State Patrol released a MnDOT showing a dangerous failed rescue attempt of a goose on Interstate 394.
West Metro
August 10, 2019
Bicyclists rode through the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on Thursday, August 8, 2019. With Southwest Light Rail Construction, bikers that typically co

Light-rail construction forces Twin Cities bikers off the beaten paths

Southwest line construction has forced bikes off trails and onto busy city streets.

Twin Cities West Metro

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