West Metro
October 25, 2019
North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale. (Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune)

Investigation opened into possible rape at Robbinsdale hospital

The victim told police that the alleged assault occurred on Oct. 18 or 19.
West Metro
October 25, 2019
Police lined up as onlookers shouted after an officer-involved shooting Saturday night in Richfield by Edina police.

Protesters calling on Edina, Richfield police to release video of fatal shooting march in downtown Minneapolis, blocking trains

Activists rallied at the Hennepin County Government Center before marching downtown, briefly blocking intersections and tracks.
West Metro
October 24, 2019
Police used tape to expand the crime scene as they tried to block the view of a body at the scene of an officer involved shooting on East 77th Street

Edina police won't release dashcam footage of fatal shooting

Along with Richfield, the department reversed its earlier decision, citing an ongoing investigation.
West Metro
October 22, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson presided over a Monday morning weekly planning meeting at the Sheriff's Department, Minneapolis City Hall. ] G

Hennepin County approves $5.1 million for body cameras for sheriff's deputies

Ramsey County started outfitting for cameras last month, and many police officers already wear them
West Metro
October 21, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan speaks in Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis as part of the Stein Lecture on Monday, Oct. 21. 2019.

Supreme Court Justice Kagan encourages, amuses crowd at U lecture

Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan shares insights, anecdotes at U.
South Metro
October 21, 2019
Ubah Hussein, 39, in yellow, was a mother of 10 with another child on the way. Her husband, Tamam Kharow, was seriously injured.

'She was an angel': Community mourns mother of 10 who died in car crash

Ubah Hussein, 35, died when a wrong-way driver hit her minivan in Mpls. He told police he was high on PCP.
West Metro
October 20, 2019

Man run over at Bloomington intersection dies 8 days later

West Metro
October 20, 2019
Clovin McVay Credit: Facebook

Patrol IDs man killed in I-35W crash; passenger severely injured

The car veered off the interstate and hit a tree, according to the patrol.
West Metro
October 18, 2019
Stephen Frenz and attorney Douglas Turner walked through City Hall in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@st

Former Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz convicted of felony perjury

Prosecutors might seek jail time for Stephen Frenz; defense plans to appeal.
South Metro
October 17, 2019
Mary Knowlton

No prison for ex-Florida cop who fatally shot Twin Cities retiree during demo

Her husband spoke at sentencing against the plea deal. He was there when his wife of 55 years was shot.
West Metro
October 17, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson presided over a Monday morning weekly planning meeting at the Sheriff's Department, Minneapolis City Hall. ] G

Hennepin County sheriff encrypts 911 calls and radio traffic, blocking public from listening

The public can no longer hear the Sheriff's Office emergency dispatches in real time.
West Metro
October 15, 2019

Minnetonka psychologist sexually abused client, charges say

Johanna Lamm allegedly accused her client of assaulting her until police discovered evidence against her, the charges said.
West Metro
October 15, 2019

Kulka, Busse face off for Bloomington mayor

Busse looking at 'gutsy endeavors,' Kulka seeks rollback of regulations.
West Metro
October 14, 2019

St. Louis Park couple charged in infant's fentanyl poisoning

St. Louis Park couple's 1-year-old son survived after six days in hospital.
West Metro
October 14, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, seen July 25 in Washington, D.C., reported raising more than $1.1 million in the third-quarter fundraising period.

Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.1 million for re-election bid

Congresswoman's high profile, Trump's attacks help her raise $1.1 million.
South Metro
October 12, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 13

West Metro
October 11, 2019
iStockphoto.com Teenage hands holding cigarette outdoor.

St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it

Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
West Metro
October 10, 2019
The entrance to Mall of America's new wing. Triple Five Group pledged a 49% stake in the megamall as collateral to win a construction loan for its mas

Bloomington police swamped with calls about hidden cameras in dressing rooms at MOA

The suspect may also be involved in similar cases at Maplewood Mall.
West Metro
October 10, 2019
Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Mike Hartley

Bloomington police add tip line to report violent extremist behavior and mental health issues

Mental health concerns, extremist behavior can be reported anonymously.
West Metro
October 9, 2019
McKinsey & Co. and Mall of America have paired to open up a store at MOA that will test retail concepts to try to increase foot traffic at malls. (Aar

Police investigating hidden cameras in MOA, Maplewood Mall fitting rooms

The suspect allegedly told police he's hidden cameras about 10 times at the Mall of America and other metro malls.

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