St. Louis Park
One of the early suburbs of Minneapolis, it is the birthplace or childhood home of movie directors Joel and Ethan Coen, musician Peter Himmelman, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman and Sen. Al Franken. Minnesota's first shopping center — Lilac Way — was built there in the late 1940s.
Methodist Hospital joins watershed district to build flood wall in St. Louis Park
Methodist Hospital so far surviving April rains thanks to 370-foot concrete structure.
New Buddhist temple in St. Louis Park hopes to become center of Thai culture
A Thai Buddhist center is moving into an old church in St. Louis Park.
SWLRT critics say Minnehaha watershed had conflict of interest in permit approval
Minnehaha Creek agency is accused of conflict of interest over land sale.
Hennepin County looks to increase staff to prosecute, investigate sex trafficking
Funds sought to beef up county attorney's, sheriff's offices.
West metro briefs: Hennepin County cities, schools receive $1.8M in sports grants
From new Minneapolis high school fitness centers to a new ice rink in St. Louis Park, schools and cities are benefiting from Hennepin County’s $1.8…
Water pressure: St. Louis Park to close problematic water treatment plant
Objections to contaminant levels in water prompt city to shut down site by 2017.
Globe-trotting columnist Thomas Friedman finds lessons at home in St. Louis Park
In his new book, Thomas Friedman calls St. Louis Park a "healthy community" amid global accelerations.
Three Rivers District shifts plan to bring parks to the people
The suburban park system is changing priorities from building up parks and amenities to bringing the massive system right to residents.
Hennepin County shifts child protection mission with new model
As child abuse cases rise, Hennepin County Board is considering plan to prevent it.
Drivers and the west metro rejoice: At last, major construction on Hwy. 100 is over
The major reconstruction project cost $60 million and took more than two years.
Hennepin County's teen birthrates continue to decrease
Birthrate for Hennepin County teens falling faster than state's.
Hot presidential race spurs record voter registration in Henn. Cty.
More than 740,000 Hennepin County voters have preregistered, breaking 2008's mark of 720,000 preregistered voters.
Taxpayers in Hennepin, Ramsey counties can brace for a rate hike next year
Leaders in the state's most populous counties get their first look at 2017 budgets.
Obituary: Roger Buffalohead led nation's first American Indian Studies Department at University of Minnesota
Buffalohead was a mentor for countless students over the years, including Hattie Kauffman, a member of the Nez Perce tribe who became a correspondent for CBS News.
High water prompts no-wake rules on Twin Cities-area lakes
Experts hope the new-wake rules decrease the chance for boating deaths, which so far are at an 11-year high.
Nanny's a natural at woodland art in St. Louis Park
St. Louis Park nature center visitors have learned to keep an eye open for Chelsey Bahe's fleeting whimsical creations.
Hennepin County approves extra $20.5M for Southwest LRT
The extra funds are part of a last-minute funding patch intended to keep the controversial $1.9 billion project afloat.
On sidewalk plowing, St. Louis Park tells angry residents to shovel it
Despite urging from older residents, city won't be plowing sidewalks, but the debate highlights the problems posed by aging suburban residents.
Thieves steal copper wire from rooftop A/C unit
Thieves ripped copper wire from the rooftop air conditioning unit of a St. Louis Park computer store, destroying the machinery and leaving the store without…
What happens to suburbs if Southwest light rail isn't built?
After significant development, leaders worry about the fate of their cities if line never comes.
Hennepin County joins fight to preserve affordable housing
Hennepin County joins initiative to counter gentrification trend.
Protesters of proposed apartment claim St. Louis Park is trying to be 'Minneapolis Jr.'
They say a proposed apartment doesn't fit in their city.
Hebrew program at St. Louis Park High honors city's heritage
Community passion fueled the course, one of six worldwide.
Ban on foam food containers isn't catching on in Twin Cities suburbs
St. Louis Park is the only one to ban foam takeout containers, as of Jan. 1; Edina is studying the issue.
Cancer fears fester over St. Louis Park Superfund site
Some residents blame years of exposure to underground chemicals.
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