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October 30, 2019

Boy, 2, found in pond on Brooklyn Park golf course dies

The child had been reported as missing earlier that morning, police said.
West Metro
October 27, 2019
Director of Equity and Inclusion Keith Brooks answered questions from parents about Eastern Carver County Schools' equity work.

Eastern Carver County Schools' equity efforts become part of levy battle

Eastern Carver County Schools officials say fund request is a separate issue.
West Metro
October 26, 2019
A 2009 Chevy Tahoe in the city's fleet has been repurposed into the Bloomington Engagement Vehicle.

Bloomington, St. Louis Park try rolling forum to reach more residents

Two suburbs try mobile lab to increase input from underrepresented voices.
South Metro
October 26, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 27

West Metro
October 25, 2019
The proposed water park beside the Mall of America in Bloomington would be one of the largest in the country if constructed.

Arizona agency will help build Mall of America water park

The Arizona Industrial Development Authority had been selected to issue tax-exempt bonds for the project, possibly worth more than $300 million.
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.
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