West Metro
Fire at Crystal strip mall ruled arson
No arrests have been made in connection with the Nov. 26 fire.
West Metro
Jewish nonprofit opens boutique thrift shop in Hopkins to employ those with special needs
Boutique shop gives adults a chance for a paycheck, dignity
South Metro
Carver, Dakota and Scott county boards approve 2020 budgets, tax levy increases
Property tax levy hikes for 2020 range from 2.8 to 4.9%.
South Metro
West Metro
Wayward gunshot from next door narrowly misses kids playing in New Hope kitchen
Mom, 2 children race into bathroom for cover; police doubt gun owner's story about how the weapon discharged.
West Metro
Police: Suspects in U attempted robbery may be involved in Eden Prairie stickups
A search warrant affidavit filed in Hennepin County District Court last week doesn't identify the suspects or detail why investigators believe the incidents are connected.
West Metro
Prison for burglar accused of hitting about 80 Twin Cities retailers
He hit establishments in all around the metro area for more than a year, according to prosecutors.
South Metro
West Metro
St. Louis Park man did time in the workhouse for a messy yard
Phillip Murphy said there were many reasons why he hasn't been able to clean up his yard — including the five days he spent in the workhouse.
West Metro
Waconia high school students dismissed after pair of social media threats
It was the second such threat of the day, as authorities arrested a 16-year-old after an earlier threat at the Waconia Learning Center, according the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
West Metro
A very special cast of thousands sings 'Clouds' in tribute to Minnesota teen
The event, which included actors from the upcoming film about Zach Sobiech, raised $730,885 to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare and Children's Cancer Research Fund.
West Metro
Hennepin County approves nearly 5% levy increase, adds funding for housing
Officials cited mounting financial pressures to deal with homelessness, drug addiction and an array of costly services for the neediest residents.
West Metro
Metropolitan Council increases contract for Southwest light rail by $21 million
The light-rail project's overall $2 billion price tag stays the same.
West Metro
Death of academic, author at Mpls. intersection adds to surge in pedestrian fatalities
The 81-year-old Maple Grove woman was in an unmarked crosswalk with her husband at the time they were struck, police said.
Movies
Disney coming to Minnesota this week in search of kids to play 'precocious' 8-year-olds
The casting call will be at the Mall of America, and there is no experience necessary.
West Metro
Driver who crossed into oncoming traffic, killed other motorist is suspected of being impaired
Police released the identity of the man who was killed in the collision of pickup trucks after dark last week.
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