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Development collides with protected species in Anoka County
A small plant delayed the project for a year, and raised questions about future growth vs. environmental protection in the north metro area.
East Metro
May 22: White Bear Lake's rising again, but locals still push for a fix
The lake has risen 3 feet from its low point three years ago. But nothing has changed when it comes to the rhetoric and politics at play.
West Metro
Northstar rail car is blanketed with graffiti; no arrests
The vandalism occurred in the Big Lake maintenance yard.
East Metro
In memory of fallen police officers: 'Not one day is guaranteed'
Law enforcement memorial service in Stillwater included naming 128 killed nationwide in the line of duty last year.
East Metro
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2 bicyclists seriously hurt after being hit by car in Andover
The victims were a man and a 13-year-old boy, police say.
East Metro
Cult leader's extradition from Brazil to Minn. suddenly halted
Minnesota cult leader Victor Barnard, who faces charges that he raped young followers in his congregation, was supposed to arrive back in the state Thursday, but now the timetable is unclear.
West Metro
No charges for Fridley priest who worried Edina neighbors
Fridley cleric has since resigned from his post at Church of St. William and is on "required leave from ministry."
North Metro
Taking the temperature in Anoka for president: None of the above?
Many who live and work in what's a home base for independent voters seem unhappy with a choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
West Metro
Nerf wars game leads to New Hope crash; 2 teens injured
Incident follows a December Nerf wars crash that killed two Lakeville teens.
North Metro
Sheriff Stanek's son cited for accident, marijuana pipe
The son of Hennepin County Sheriff Rich Stanek was cited early Friday morning after rear-ending a fire engine in Brooklyn Center, according to a police report. Police found marijuana pipes in the smashed-up truck driven by Ryan J. Stanek.
East Metro
Mom killed in pileup on 35W is ID'd; distracted driving suspected
The woman was engaged to be married, left behind a 2-year-old daughter.
North Metro
Step to It Challenge motivates suburbs
Hennepin County pits city against city in its annual competition. Brooklyn Park is the reigning champ.
East Metro
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