Anoka County appoints new administrator after seven-month search
The county board unanimously named Jim Dickinson to the job and said he will start on Sept. 9.
Local
New indoor 'waterless slide park' planned for Maple Grove
Slick City Action Park is expected to open in 2025 and will feature a variety of slides, plus a zipline, a toddler play area and courts for basketball, soccer and dodgeball.
Local
In second case in days, Brooklyn Park dog attacks 7-year-old girl, is killed by police
Investigators say the dog tried to attack another child. The incident comes days after dogs critically injured a toddler.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin school board mulls rewrite of gender-inclusion policy to boost parents' rights
The district's discussion about updating its guidance comes amid debate nationwide over how to craft policies that create safe environments for LGBTQ students.
Local
Storm knocks out power in Twin Cities for more than 3,500 customers
The storm included wind gusts as high as 68 mph in Woodbury, according to the National Weather Service.
North Metro
Video captures 2 day-care staffers inflicting 'exceptionally shocking' abuse on 3 babies, charges say
The women flipped the infants about and slammed them down, the charges alleged.
Local
Duluth sightseeing boat hits breakwater; several people hurt
There were 84 people aboard when the boat struck the Wisconsin Entry breakwater. One person was taken to the hospital.
Local
Maple Grove Transit brings back State Fair express bus service
The transit agency has not offered the service since 2019. Buses will run weekends and Labor Day.
High Schools
Former Elk River football coach McLean dies at 83
Terry McLean was a member of the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Local
Leaving surgical objects in patients rare but growing problem in Minnesota
A lawsuit over a sponge left inside a patient at a Duluth hospital underscores the consequences of an error that is deemed preventable.
Local
U researchers launch new Minnesota flag into space
Photos of the state flag high above the Earth, along with a University of Minnesota flag, inspire pride in Minnesotans.
Local
MnDOT closes another section of Hwy. 65 in north metro; Hwy. 36 in Roseville closed this weekend
Hwy. 65 is closed in both directions between 167th Avenue and 169th Avenue/Flamingo Drive in Ham Lake until July 26.
Local
'Brazen' vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations wants police to investigate the break-ins as hate crimes.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin school board stalls again over ethnic studies in history curriculum
The politically divided board, which overcame an impasse to approve a budget in June, also recently failed to approve new physics curriculum.
Local
High-speed internet is 'finally' arriving in Nowthen
Comcast's expansion means about 1,300 addresses in the city will have access to high-speed service.
Local
Columbia Heights names new city manager
Aaron Chirpich will be promoted from his current job as assistant city manager.
High Schools
USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 tournament
Six boys from the state made the team for the Five Nations competition, as did three from out of state who play at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Local
Maple Grove passes new rules for homeowners listing property on Airbnb or VRBO
The cheaper and more flexible rental license option is meant to increase compliance, city officials said.
Golf
The golfing VanArragons build on that championship summer
Blaine's Caleb and Kathryn VanArragon swept the state's open and amateur tournaments in 2023, the first brother and sister to do such a thing. They called it "a lot more than we expected" and "hard to repeat."
Local
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing highway in Blaine
The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. on Hwy. 47 at 85th Avenue NE.
Local
Aldi is ready to open latest store in Ramsey as city sees building boom
New housing developments and new business are coming to the area off Sunwood Drive in the central part of the city.
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