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West Metro
August 9, 2019
The new Hennepin County library in Brooklyn Park.

Hennepin County considering elimination of overdue library fees

East Metro
August 9, 2019
BRUCE BISPING ¥ bbisping@startribune.com Arden Hills, MN., Tuesday, 6/29/10] The Gate 4 entrance to the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant is clos

Nine seek Ramsey County commissioner seat in Tuesday's primary

TCAAP site development has emerged as a key issue in the race.
North Metro
August 8, 2019
North Metro
August 7, 2019
Fire investigators looked over the charred remains of a van Tuesday in a Fridley Walmart parking lot.

Charge filed in Fridley Walmart van fire that killed girl and hurt her sister

A man associated with a second van that burned has been charged with manslaughter. A stove in back is suspected as the source of the fire.
North Metro
August 7, 2019
An intense manhunt is underway in a neighborhood on the Columbia Heights-Fridley border where officers from multiple agencies are going yard to yard i

Suspect who led police on high-speed chase was wanted in Minneapolis party slaying

Fleeing charges were filed against the suspect, who has since been released from custody.
Duluth
August 6, 2019

Twin Cities man crashes ATV into tree at Moose Lake cabin and dies

The victim was riding up and down the drive outside the family cabin, authorities said.
North Metro
August 6, 2019
FILE - A judge has allowed a lawsuit against the Anoka-Hennepin School District to move forward. The suit, filed by the group Gender Justice and the l

Case filed by Coon Rapids transgender student gets go-ahead

Judge rejects district's attempt to dismiss suit filed by transgender student.
North Metro
August 6, 2019
Two vans parked side by side outside a Walmart in Fridley caught fire Tuesday morning, and two young sisters alone in one of the vehicles were burned,

Man jailed after vans catch fire outside Fridley Walmart, with 2 kids hurt

A woman in one of the vans escaped from the blaze that is being blamed on her husband, authorities said.
West Metro
August 4, 2019
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman poses for a portrait in Hennepin County Government Center Thursday, August 1, 2019 after returning from his leav

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman back on the job

Job stress contributed to alcohol abuse. Now he says he's ready for work.
South Metro
August 3, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 4

North Metro
August 3, 2019
Authorities are looking for this two-door red Acura RSX in connection with the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl in Fridley on Friday.

Man tore 7-year-old girl off bike in Fridley abduction try, charges say

A witness yelled at the driver, who then fled, according to charges.
East Metro
July 31, 2019

Bethel University student killed in one-car crash in Arden Hills

Anthony Nelson was returning to campus Monday night when the crash occurred.
North Metro
July 31, 2019
Authorities are looking for this two-door red Acura RSX in connection with the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl in Fridley on Friday.

Authorities arrest suspect in attempted child abduction in Fridley

The Coon Rapids man remains jailed pending charges.
West Metro
July 30, 2019
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene

Hennepin County Board approves increase in wheelage tax

That will raise $10 million annually, still short of the $25 million that public works officials told the board it needs for long-term upkeep.
North Metro
July 30, 2019
North Metro
July 30, 2019
An intense manhunt was underway Tuesday in a neighborhood on the Columbia Heights-Fridley border where officers from multiple agencies are going yard

Murder suspect surrenders after chase, manhunt in north metro

An intense manhunt unfolded in a neighborhood on the Columbia Heights-Fridley border where officers went yard to yard in search of a murder suspect.
East Metro
July 29, 2019

Ruling: Extended paid leave can be considered retaliation under whistleblower statute

The Minnesota Court of Appeals restores a sergeant's lawsuit against New Brighton.
South Metro
July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

West Metro
July 26, 2019
A woman watched as commuters navigated Portland Avenue southbound during the evening rush hour Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@star

Hennepin County Board to consider doubling annual wheelage tax

The board is considering a $10 increase to pay for road, bridge repairs.

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