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East Metro
April 21, 2018

North/East police report, April 22

North Metro
April 20, 2018

Twin Cities school bus driver taken off route after leading kids in prayer

George Nathaniel says he has right to exercise faith.
North Metro
April 19, 2018
An area of trees were cleared on the edge of a wetland area in January 2017 in Blaine. The city has now told neighbors that more trees will need to co

Blaine's wetland tree cutting plans spark new controversy

City had previously halted cutting near wetlands.
North Metro
April 19, 2018
Reception area at the new redesigned Famous Dave’s in Coon Rapids.

Famous Dave's tests a new menu and new look in Coon Rapids

The company's founder, Dave Anderson, played a key role designing the food and dining room.
North Metro
April 17, 2018

Maximum sentence for Blaine man who fatally beat girlfriend's toddler

The killer of the 21-month-old will serve the first 19½ years in prison, then go on supervised release.
South Metro
April 16, 2018
Chuck Williams retrieved his truck from the Minneapolis impound lot Monday morning.

Several school districts close as snow and frustration pile up

A record-breaking winter storm dropped 15 inches across parts of the Twin Cities over the weekend, shutting down roads, the airport and even church services.
East Metro
April 14, 2018

North/East metro police report, April 15

North Metro
April 13, 2018

Protolabs will get state aid to build $29 million addition to Brooklyn Park site

Protolabs wins $850,000 in state aid to help with $29 million addition in Brooklyn Park.
North Metro
April 13, 2018
Hom Furniture will add eighth Twin Cities location this year

Hom Furniture will add eighth Twin Cities location this year

Hom Furniture will add eighth Twin Cities location this year
North Metro
April 12, 2018

Firefighters injured, 1 man arrested in suspected arson, assault in Linwood

Man believed to have live there was armed with blunt objects, then a knife, authorities said.
North Metro
April 12, 2018
This car was in a crash Friday night. It was sent into an electrical box in north Minneapolis.

Man charged with killing Uber driver in Minneapolis is arrested in Brooklyn Park

The Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force arrested him at a home, the Sheriff's Office said.
East Metro
April 12, 2018

Go to jail (almost) free in Chisago County

Volunteers sought for a trial run at a new facility before inmates arrive would get $40 for the night.
West Metro
April 11, 2018

Mark Haase challenging Mike Freeman for Hennepin County attorney's job

Mark Haase says it's time for innovation in criminal justice system.
North Metro
April 9, 2018
Life in prison for man who killed 95-year-old Anoka resident

Life in prison for man who killed 95-year-old Anoka resident

Man had pleaded guilty to murder for killing the 95-year-old Anoka resident with flashlight and clock.
West Metro
April 9, 2018

Charge: Twin Cities high schooler carries stolen gun to full day of classes

The 18-year-old is accused of stealing the weapon and then bringing it to school.
East Metro
April 9, 2018

North/East metro news briefs: Forest Lake mayor names Blaine Backes to fill council seat

North Metro
April 7, 2018

20-year-old man killed in Ramsey rollover crash is ID'd

Sheriff's deputies had initially arrested a 21-year-old man, but the Anoka man who was killed is now believed to be the driver.
North Metro
April 6, 2018
City leaders in Brooklyn Park are debating changes to the suburb's overnight, on-street parking ban during the winter months.

Brooklyn Park wrestles with on-street parking woes

Most council members say they're in favor of tougher enforcement.
East Metro
April 6, 2018

North/East metro police blotter, April 8

West Metro
April 5, 2018
Tasha Lynn Schleicher

Police chief: New Hope mom one of worst DWI offenders we've arrested

Tasha Schleicher was arrested Wednesday in Riverside, Ill., after she passed out at a gas station.

Twin Cities North Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities northern suburbs, including Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Forest Lake, New Brighton and Vadnais Heights.