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South metro group pushes for electric school buses
Forum invites the community to join efforts for low-emission vehicles in districts' fleets.
Eagan residents balk at no-can trash plan
City officials want to remove trash cans from some neighborhood parks.
Credit River Township to become a city in May
It's the first township in Minnesota to incorporate since 2014, when Rice Lake, north of Duluth, received city status.
Dakota County park plans to preserve Native American history
Dakota people have an 8,000-year history in the area of Spring Lake Park Reserve.
New methane-to-natural gas plant planned for Inver Grove Heights landfill
The plant, which would be built at the Pine Bend Landfill, may be the state's first of this type.
Counties say sheltering homeless people in hotels was a success — with challenges
COVID rates stayed low, but calls to 911 were up.
Dog living in Kentucky mine finally captured, brought to Minnesota after a year's ordeal
It took a year and a half and thousands of dollars to rescue Henry and bring him to Minnesota.
Scott County waiting list for federal rental assistance open for first time in 14 years
The deadline to apply for the federal housing voucher program is Monday night.
South St. Paul weighs fate of Armour gates, a relic of the meatpacking industry
South St. Paul is weighing the fate of the massive gates that once guided workers to the Armour meatpacking plant but now present an obstacle…
Golden Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park looking to decrease speed limits
Some inner-ring west metro suburbs are weighing lower speed limits to improve street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, following similar changes made by Minneapolis and…
Edina paraprofessional charged with criminal sexual conduct
Jeffrey Alan Davison allegedly touched a 15-year-old student inappropriately.
Lakeville school board closes some meetings to the virtual public
Board members say they are free to have more candid conversations without cameras.
Bloomington to close its only Driver and Vehicle Services office
City cites budget hole created by loss of revenue from lodging taxes.
Richfield officials nix notion of building new community center — for now
Officials discussed the feasibility of a new center on American Legion property near Veterans Park.
Hennepin County pauses plan to move Edina library to Southdale
Officials cite the pandemic and the changing plans of other players at the mall.
Tim Heaney, world traveler and attorney, dies at 74
Tim Heaney was a student of the world, traveling to remote jungles in New Guinea when few others dared and planning family trips to communist…
Longtime Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announces retirement
He's stepping down after 33 years due to health concerns.
Edina caps delivery app fees
Suburb passes emergency regulation in an effort to help restaurants hurt by pandemic
Edina caps delivery app fees in effort to help restaurants
The emergency regulation limits the amount that companies such as Grub Hub, Bite Squad and Door Dash can charge restaurants on orders to 15% of the total bill.
Police mostly leave enforcing orders for restaurants to state
Most see their role as educating defiant businesses, not acting to force compliance.
American Legion vexed by Richfield's moratorium on development
Members of American Legion Post 435 say the moratorium will hurt their ability to sell the property.
Eden Prairie, Northfield acknowledge the Native land they're built on
Eden Prairie and Northfield are among the first metro-area cities to create land-acknowledgment statements.
Judge issues restraining order shutting down East Grand Forks bar that defied indoor dining ban
It comes after the Boardwalk Bar and Grill opened to sit-down customers, defying Gov. Tim Walz's executive order.
East Grand Forks bar will stay open, despite cease-and-desist letter from Minn. health officials
The bar's owner has said the rules are "a slap in the face" when eateries in nearby North Dakota are open.
Eden Prairie to preserve 19th-century wagon road
Route used in the 1800s connected Carver County with Minneapolis, St. Paul.
Metro briefs: Dakota County waives liquor license fees in 2021
The Dakota County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to waive annual liquor license fees in 2021 for bars, restaurants, golf courses and event venues as a…
Eden Prairie residents launch news site to replace shuttered local paper
Eden Prairie Local News launched in September and now has dozens of articles online.
2 stabbed, wounded in Brooklyn Park
A suspect was taken into custody, police said.
Gas leak, attempted carjacking follow SUV crash into St. Paul restaurant
"The whole thing is bizarre," said a police spokesman.
Moose Lake reports first COVID-19 death at state-run sex offender program
The inmate's death is the fifth in Minnesota correctional facilities this year.
Body found in Minnesota River near Shakopee
The body was floating in the river near Shakopee's Huber Park.
Rising interest in flight lessons fuels traffic at suburban airports
A rising interest in flight lessons is fueling steady traffic at Flying Cloud and Blaine airports
Lutheran pastor who combined his loves of ministry and nature dies of COVID-19 complications at age 58
The Rev. Jeff Walther, of Esko, Minn., died Oct. 25 of COVID-19 complications at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth.
Richfield's Latino residents say they face barriers in accessing city programs, services
At nearly 20% Hispanic, suburb is told some residents have hard time accessing public services.
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Twin Cities bars pitch last-call 'specials' before new restrictions
Along with the specials came concerns that such last gasp promotions could attract too many thirsty customers and turn into potential virus superspreader events.
DNR's killing of tame turkey upsets some in Bloomington
Turkey made friends at 90th and Penn, but some said he was getting too aggressive.
Farm purchase would give Hmong farmers long-term place to grow in Dakota County
A Hmong farmers group to buy 155 acres with the help of $2M from the state.
Minivan veers off road, hits jogger and sinks into Lake Harriet
The driver was having a medical emergency, authorities say.
Changing vote totals bring surprise outcomes in some Dakota County races
Some Dakota County election outcomes that had appeared to be final Tuesday night flipped by Wednesday morning as county election officials continued to upload absentee…
Voters in metro decide on trash collection, council and mayoral races
Suburban residents in the metro area decided numerous races Tuesday involving local government leaders, school board members and ballot questions. Bloomington Four years after the…
Osseo, Rosemount schools plan shift to distance learning
Co-curricular athletics and activities will continue through the end of the fall season in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district.
Anita Rowden, Holocaust survivor and subject of book about her WWII experiences, dies at 93
As a teenager during World War II, Anita Rowden narrowly escaped a Nazi work camp, traversed several European countries on foot and finally managed to…
Richfield DMV closes so City Hall can serve droves of early voters
Richfield temporarily closes agency inside City Hall to better serve historic turnout
After five years in court, trash collection issue will finally go to Bloomington voters
The question of keeping organized trash collection in the city will be decided by voters on Nov. 3.
North Mpls. residents plead for city leaders to address gun violence
"[Gun violence] is something that weighs very heavily on us. Even as we're out in the streets, demanding an end to police violence, we're also demanding an end to gun violence in our community," activist Nekima Levy Armstrong said.
Lakeville approves plans for new Amazon fulfillment center
Amazon expects to open a 750,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Lakeville next summer, following a unanimous City Council vote Monday to approve the tech giant's plans.The…
Rape charges against Renaissance Festival manager dropped
His accuser is unable to get to Minnesota to testify because of COVID-19 concerns.
Bloomington residents object to proposal to build city's first townhome development in 15 years
Proposal is too dense for their Bloomington neighborhood, some say.
In St. Paul and Minneapolis, hundreds join in second night of protests
No arrests were reported after the marches wrapped up Thursday, one night after 51 people were taken into custody, mostly in south Minneapolis.
Edina renames park to honor Black pioneer family
Edina's Garden Park has been renamed Yancey Park in memory of the family, among the first settlers of the area.
Bloomington faces challenges with hotels housing homeless people
Bloomington is struggling with police calls at hotels housing homeless people.
BCA identifies man shot by police during St. Cloud confrontation
The man was being sought by St. Paul police at the time of the shooting.
One killed, another injured in Itasca County collision
One person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash in Itasca County Wednesday afternoon, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.A Chevy TrailBlazer driven…
Shakopee Mdewakanton tribe applies to put 295 acres of its Scott County land into trust
The move would take the acreage off local tax rolls.
Protesters, police face off in downtown Minneapolis; no arrests
Despite heated moments, there were no arrests.
Edina creates rubric to evaluate diversity of its art, decor
The criteria will be used to evaluate representation in the city's public decor.
2 victims identified, 3rd body recovered in Washington County plane crash
The search continues for a third victim.
Hennepin County jail investigating inmate's death by suicide
A 23-year-old man died Thursday, almost a week after being found unresponsive in his cell.
Family of teen who died sues Chisago Lakes School District, alleging bullying led to death
The lawsuit notes Jacob LeTourneau-Elsharkawy and his mother reported more than 20 incidents of bullying to school staff before his death by suicide.
Lake Minnetonka dock dispute awaits Supreme Court decision
A dock installed by two Shorewood families on their sliver of Lake Minnetonka shoreline has launched a battle with the city that's now gone to the state's highest court — and even prompted one of the defendants to run for mayor.
Ely resort owners charged with illegal gathering and sale of prized bait fish
Three members of the LaTourell family have been charged with illegally harvesting ciscoes and profiting from their sale as bait.
Twin Cities sees guns and ammo shortages amid social crises
The previous presidential election year, 2016, also saw record gun sales, with 15 million background checks conducted. So far this year there have already been 13.7 million checks, with four months left to go.
A polluted site in Edina and St. Louis Park lands on Superfund priorities list
The Superfund program will investigate the source of the contaminants and clean up the area.
Family, rescuers praise Minnesota man pinned under tree for 4 days
"He was prepared for both but resolved to live," a daughter said after listening to him recount his ordeal.
Charges: Elk River man recorded videos in Mall of America dressing rooms
Trevor Nielsen also recorded girls and women at Elk River High School, pools and parks.
Hastings man charged with murder in woman's overdose death
Jason Slattum is accused of supplying the tainted heroin that killed Michelle Cahill.
St. Louis Park repeals 'crime-free' piece of housing ordinance
City repeals requirement that landlords evict tenants after three violations or police calls.
Forest Lake middle school teacher charged with sexually assaulting boys at his home
James Edward Carter, 56, of Forest Lake, employed two boys to work at his home, where he assaulted them.
Twin Cities union rallies for safety steps after second janitor dies
Survey shows large numbers lack masks or gloves and virus-related training at work.
New London woman dies when her dump truck veers off road
The 60-year-old woman wasn't wearing a seat belt when the truck rolled over.
Edina scuttles plans for affordable housing on deed-restricted property
The city felt restricted by a 1963 provision keeping the property parkland.
South Minneapolis man gets his stolen flags back, thanks to Richfield police
Three suspects, thought to have stolen nine flags in all, were charged with theft and damage to property.
Hennepin County Board designates Juneteenth floating holiday
Making it a paid holiday for county workers would cost an estimated $2 million.
Teacher and traveler, Georgia Plumadore dies at 77
Whether traveling to Thailand in the '60s or participating in a study to refine Parkinson's treatment, Georgia Plumadore grabbed hold of every chance she got."My…
