North Metro
Blaine Historical Society seeks to publish Minnesota suburb's little-known history
Historical Society seeking city funds for new book.
West Metro
Trump budget nixes key funding for local light-rail, bus projects
But transit planners say Congress crafts the budget, and much can change.
East Metro
Medical office project takes last piece of Vadnais Heights zone
Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat Specialists has received approvals for a new medical office building near Interstate 35E.
North Metro
After Fridley crash, driver brandishing knife is shot by motorist who stopped at scene
A motorist who was not involved in the crash shot the man after he reportedly tried to assault another driver with a knife, police say.
North Metro
After backlash, Minnesota senior facility rescinds huge rent hike
"I think they thought we were old and frail and unable to speak up. But we were very determined to shake people up about this — and we did," said 85-year-old Janet Dahlquist.
East Metro
Trump's attacks on the FBI have Chisago County choosing sides
Trump's campaign against the FBI and the Department of Justice is rare for a U.S. president. Even his strongest Minnesota supporters say they wish he'd tone it down a bit.
North Metro
Minn. senior community fights 'astronomical' rent increases
Minnesota, like a handful of other states, does not license assisted-living facilities, which means that residents generally have no more rights and protections than renters in an ordinary apartment building.
East Metro
History is a booming business in Chisago County
After almost doubling its membership in the past 18 months, the Chisago County Historical Society is about ready to unveil its new headquarters.
North Metro
17 years after closing, last remaining piece of Blaine's Gasoline Alley torn down
The once-popular amusement park featured go-kart racing, miniature golf and indoor games.
East Metro
Supporters say family's activism triggered New Brighton man's immigration arrest
Detainee had advocated for immigrants, and his wife was in recent media stories.
East Metro
North Metro
Blue Line extension talks stall between Met Council, BNSF
Agreement needed for the proposed LRT line to move forward.
North Metro
Twin Cities man who killed baby after learning he wasn't her father gets 30 years
Trinity Shelby died three days after paternity test results arrived.
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Brooklyn Park boy invents winning game inspired by sister with autism
The game hangs a pingpong ball from a vertical frame, with players volleying the ball back and forth. It's modified table tennis without the fuss of errant ball chasing.
West Metro
Hennepin embarks on its most ambitious opioid prevention strategy
County commissioners were presented with a comprehensive response to the crisis, including equipping all law enforcement officers with naloxone.
West Metro
Crime in Hennepin County up slightly; homicides spike in 2017
"The good news is that violent crime is down 25 percent overall during the past 10 years," Sheriff Rich Stanek said.
East Metro
Fans dive in to save Mounds View mermaid statue
Removed for safety reasons, the Mounds View statue could be restored.
West Metro
Man who fired at Brooklyn Center police has died
The 32-year-old Golden Valley man had aimed gun at his father.
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