North Metro
Passenger killed in another chain-reaction crash on Hwy. 95 near North Branch
The patrol identified the motorcyclist who was killed in a four-vehicle wreck on Tuesday
North Metro
Brooklyn Center babysitter who killed 9-month-old sentenced to more than 20 years
Judge went above what state guidelines recommended because victim was especially vulnerable.
North Metro
Motorcyclist killed in four-vehicle crash on Hwy. 95 near North Branch
The impact of a rear-end crash pushed a vehicle into the path of the motorcyclist
North Metro
Criminal act may be behind death of 61-year-old Brooklyn Center care facility patient
Police say the pneumonia patient's tracheal tube was lodged down her throat and her suction device turned off.
North Metro
Ken Johnson, supporter and champion of New Brighton, dies at 78
The longtime volunteer advocated for building the community center and belonged to the Jaycees, among other things.
North Metro
Don Poss, who oversaw construction of Metrodome, dies at 86
In 1990, as Blaine city manager, Poss delivered the $20 million National Sports Center, a sprawling facility that became a popular hub for youth athletics, especially soccer.
West Metro
North Metro
Pitch to expand Sherburne County ICE jail draws protests
Immigration detention brings jobs, cash to the county. The county board has already moved ahead with a submission for another contract with ICE.
South Metro
Spike in rent slams low-income residents in Fairmont, Minn.
Cost to double for many renters, who are mostly poor, disabled or elderly tenants.
South Metro
East Metro
9 days already served is sentence for Lino Lakes man who shot and killed 2 trumpeter swans
The 25-year-old man sat in a kayak while shooting the federally protected birds.
North Metro
Longtime defense attorney faces possible discipline
Attorney Joseph Kaminsky has been disciplined 13 times in the past.
North Metro
Supporters push to jump-start $1.5B Bottineau light-rail project
The Met Council and the BNSF railroad are at an impasse over right-of-way for the project, and its planned 2024 opening might have to be pushed back.
South Metro
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Fatal shooting by officers in Coon Rapids deemed legally justified
John Duane Fairbanks fired at his pursuers and later refused to drop his weapon, investigators said.
South Metro
Two metro school districts will ask voters to help stave off steep cuts
Amid cuts, districts plan to put referendums on the ballot in November.
North Metro
Bus hits, kills bicyclist in Hermantown
Earlier, an 82-year-old woman from Cold Spring, Minn., was fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash in Stearns County.
North Metro
Northeast Minneapolis residents are opposed to plans to move Fridley bus barn to their neighborhood
Site would mean 111 bus parking stalls and 110 full-time and other jobs.
South Metro
North Metro
Elk River man claims $21.6 million lottery jackpot
It had long been one of Jeffrey Love's dreams to visit the lottery office and claim a big prize.
North Metro
Minneapolis bus shelter crash puts racial tension in spotlight as investigation continues
Activists question Metro Transit's investigation and why the van driver has not been charged.
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