6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
West Metro
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
High Schools
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
West Metro
Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight
"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.
Business
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Local
Lack of volunteers forcing longtime Golden Valley Braille service to close
Volunteer Braille Services, a 56-year-old nonprofit based in Golden Valley that transcribes written materials into Braille, will close May 31.
West Metro
Life sentence for man who fatally beat girlfriend while her children were nearby in her Medina home
Jeremiah Q. Turner will be eligible for parole in 30 years.
West Metro
Officials reveal reason Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert mistakenly was sent countywide
The Sheriff's Office said it has identified the step in the process that led to the mistake.
High Schools
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Stage & Arts
Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse
In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
High Schools
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Pitcher and her team perfect together
Angela Proper is 7-0 for the St. Agnes softball team, accounting for all but one of her team's victories. She also has a .586 batting average.
Local
Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
Charges say the parents ignored their daughter's health concerns and the advice of family and friends to take her to the hospital.
West Metro
One injured after home explodes in Richfield
A woman inside the house at the time of the incident was taken to a hospital.
Books
In book-loving Minnesota, Independent Bookstore Day lasts 5 days. Here's what indie shops recommend.
The event, which gathers thousands, celebrates local bookstores, community and, of course, books.
Local
Minnesota lawmakers look to curtail student cellphone use in school
Legislators hope to give cover to districts that seek greater restrictions on smartphone use in schools, especially among teens who struggle to put the devices down.
Local
Authorities arrest Minnetonka man originally wanted before fatal shootout
The suspect lived a half-mile from the home where deputies attempted to serve his warrant April 10.
Local
First trial in Feeding Our Future federal fraud case starts Monday
It's the first Feeding Our Future case to go to trial since the more than $250 million fraud scheme was publicly revealed in January 2022. The seven defendants' lawyers have argued they didn't knowingly commit a crime.
Local
Single adults turned away from Hennepin emergency homeless shelters 4,000 times in 2023
Shelter beds were used more than 167,700 times during the same period.
Local
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Minneapolis
Ex-Hennepin sheriff paid for drunk-driving damages with workers' comp
The Hennepin County Board approved a $240,000 settlement with former Sheriff Dave Hutchinson.
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