North Metro
Gallery: Ahmadiyya Muslim Community opens its mosque doors
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community had its inauguration celebration, Saturday of Nusrat Mosque in Coon Rapids, the first and only mosque in Minnesota for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison gave the keynote address.
Variety
Around the metro, summer's festival flags are flying
Family-friendly events in cities statewide create a sense of community and celebrate local history.
North Metro
Detention deputy climbs the ranks to lead Hennepin County Corrections
Chester Cooper came to Minnesota to play wide receiver for the Gophers in the 1970s.
North Metro
Anoka County judge facing censure, suspension over residency
A state judicial panel found that Alan Pendleton lived outside his district and violated conduct rules.
West Metro
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East Metro
Blaine man who ejaculated into co-worker's coffee gets 45 days in workhouse
The woman who drank the semen-laced coffee successfully lobbied for new legislation.
Politics
Rep. Keith Ellison to speak at mosque inauguration in Coon Rapids
The inauguration, open to the public, will be held Saturday.
West Metro
'I just lost it': 911 calls released in killings of Elk River officer, son
The Wright County attorney's office on Wednesday released two 911 transcripts related to the May 9 shooting deaths of Elk River police officer Todd Besser, 49, and his 27-year-old son, Blake.
Variety
Plenty of buzz surrounds former Fridley basketball player's new barbershop
A former Fridley basketball player who gave teammates haircuts has since gone pro. He just opened his own shop in Spring Lake Park.
North Metro
Edinburgh USA golf course aims to be less gritty, more fun after $2M redo
A big cutback in sand traps is one of the changes at the Brooklyn Park golf course after a $2 million overhaul.
North Metro
Anoka County to use funding to search boats for invasive species this summer
Seven county workers will conduct the checks throughout the summer.
North Metro
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Ramsey vintner toasts traditional winemaking methods
Mark Hedin, who started a winery and vineyard in Andover in 2007, has launched an operation in Ramsey.
North Metro
Two riding motorcycle killed in late-night crash near St. Francis
A motorcycle crossed the center line north of the Twin Cities and struck a car coming the other way in a collision that killed both riders, authorities said Sunday.
East Metro
Stillwater area voters back new school facilities plan
High school to be expanded, and new elementary school built, by start of 2017-18 school year.
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