West Metro
January 2, 2020

St. Louis Park attorney charged in health care fraud conspiracy

The charges do not detail the alleged acts.
West Metro
January 2, 2020
Justin E. Warnke

Authorities: Homicide victim died in one location, later found along Meeker County road

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death and awaits charges.
West Metro
January 2, 2020
Wrapped plastic straws

Straws given only on demand in St. Louis Park

The Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance aims to reduce single-use straws that have become a villain for those worried about plastic pollution in the oceans.
West Metro
January 2, 2020
Hundreds celebrate new year and decade with icy dive into Lake Minnetonka

Hundreds celebrate new year and decade with icy dive into Lake Minnetonka

For many, Excelsior's polar plunge has become a holiday tradition
West Metro
January 1, 2020
The first Latina mayor elected in Minnesota, Maria Regan Gonzalez, greeted students after she spoke to students at Richfield STEM Elementary Veteran's

Richfield approves new sustainability commission

City officials hope the commission will provide an ongoing platform for residents to stay involved in efforts to make the city more sustainable.
West Metro
January 1, 2020
Alex Mizrahi, center, lights a candle on a menorah at a lighting for the last night of Hanukkah in Grand Army Plaza in the Brooklyn borough of New Yor

'No longer an anomaly': Attack hits home for Twin Cities Jews

The recent attack during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, N.Y., hit close to home for many rabbis in the Twin Cities, who are asking questions about how to balance security without creating fear.
West Metro
December 31, 2019
Hennepin County Attorney's Office adds emotional support dog

Hennepin County Attorney's Office adds emotional support dog

Barrett, a golden doodle, is training to become the office's first emotional support dog.
West Metro
December 30, 2019
Emotional-support dog joins Hennepin County Attorney's office

Emotional-support dog joins Hennepin County Attorney's office

West Metro
December 30, 2019

Attorney hospitalized after client punches him in Hennepin court

Client reportedly attacked him during sentencing in a sexual assault case.
South Metro
December 28, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 29

West Metro
December 27, 2019
Edina High School student Isabel Melton was inspired to become a city planning commissioner by her grandparents' involvement in Edina and her own desi

High schoolers step up to help run the Twin Cities

They want a seat at the table and want to be a part of planning for the future, city officials across the metro area say.
West Metro
December 27, 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

Police called to escort 50 rowdy juveniles from Mall of America

The group had been asked to leave but refused until police arrived.
West Metro
December 27, 2019

Man shot outside Chanhassen movie theater

No one has been arrested, the sheriff said.
West Metro
December 27, 2019
West Metro
December 26, 2019
Plans for Panoway on Wayzata Bay include a streetside plaza with a water feature, bike path and other amenities.

Wayzata's downtown shoreline plaza construction set for March

Formerly called the Lake Effect, the project has been renamed Panoway on Wayzata Bay.
West Metro
December 26, 2019
GS Motors in Hopkins is the only dealership for used electric vehicles in the upper Midwest. Owner Pavel Ihnatovich says he has to not only sell elect

Potential new rules in Minnesota could boost electric car ownership

At least one dealer, in Hopkins, is poised for an emissions crackdown.
West Metro
December 25, 2019
FILE - In this June 9, 2014 file photo is a sculpture portraying a wounded soldier being helped on the grounds of the Minneapolis VA Hospital. Minneso

Minneapolis VA Medical Center employee hid camera in bathroom, charges say

Police identified 11 alleged victims who were filmed over four days.
West Metro
December 25, 2019

Man found dead in Hopkins swimming pool

First responders were called about 7:30 p.m. to the Greenfield Apartments at 920 Feltl Court, according to Hopkins police.

Twin Cities West Metro

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