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West Metro
October 9, 2019
McKinsey & Co. and Mall of America have paired to open up a store at MOA that will test retail concepts to try to increase foot traffic at malls. (Aar

Police investigating hidden cameras in MOA, Maplewood Mall fitting rooms

The suspect allegedly told police he's hidden cameras about 10 times at the Mall of America and other metro malls.
North Metro
October 9, 2019
Anoka-Hennepin Schools Superintendent David Law gave a presentation on the proposed changes at Champlin Park High School Tuesday evening.

Anoka-Hennepin schools leader picked as Minnesota's Superintendent of the Year

Superintendent David Law is now in the running for national honors.
North Metro
October 8, 2019

Motorcyclist killed in Ham Lake crash with pickup

The victim was a 67-year-old from Minneapolis.
North Metro
October 3, 2019
After the ceremony, people were invited to take a ride on the bus. Metro Transit unveiled its first electric bus at a ceremony including Gov. Tim Walz

Metro Transit temporarily pulls electric buses from C Line because of problems with chargers

Diesel vehicles will serve as replacements on the route between Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center.
North Metro
October 3, 2019

Bicyclist on rural Sherburne County road hit from behind by pickup and killed

The Sheriff's Office said the teen stopped at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
West Metro
October 2, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson talks about some of the challenges to jail inmates who opioid addictions and how he, and a Taskforce of city,

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office seeks $5 million for body cameras

The $5 million budget request would equip 148 deputies with cameras.
North Metro
October 2, 2019
This north Minneapolis crash in June 2018 left two people dead.

Unlicensed Blaine driver who killed 2 in Mpls. alley crash gets 10-plus years

Motorist with 4 DWIs on her record was drinking and using cocaine shortly before the wreck, according to police.
East Metro
October 1, 2019
Construction was underway on Sept. 11, 2019, on the townhomes at Port Riverwalk in Coon Rapids across from Lili Putt minigolf along Coon Rapids Blvd.

Developers, north metro cities partner to breathe new life into 'Old 10'

Housing, grocery store and other changes transform County Road 10 corridor.
North Metro
September 28, 2019

Woman who died after being hit by car in Brooklyn Park is identified

At least two other people died in crashes on Minnesota roads this past week, the State Patrol said.
North Metro
September 28, 2019

Columbia Heights firefighters hold a Fire Safety Open House

From a chance to spray a fire hose, watch a simulated kitchen fire or crawl through a smoke tunnel, the family friendly event gave kids a chance to be a firefighter for a day.
South Metro
September 28, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 29

North Metro
September 26, 2019
Jose Angel Madrid Salcido and Martha Perea Credit: Star Tribune file

Unlicensed driver pleads guilty to killing father of 4 while fleeing Minneapolis police

Plea deal calls for the 27-year-old with a history of driving on a revoked license to serve a 15-year term.
West Metro
September 25, 2019
These vaping cartridges were seized from a home in Anoka County this week.

22-year-old charged in seizure of 77,000 THC-loaded vape cartridges

The 22-year-old man charged in the bust was arrested while on probation for an earlier drug conviction.
West Metro
September 25, 2019
The Hennepin County Board had tabled for nearly a year action on salary bumps for County Attorney Mike Freeman and Sheriff Dave Hutchinson.

Hennepin County Board approves 4.75% maximum property tax levy increase

Commissioners also agree to raise salaries for sheriff and county attorney.
North Metro
September 25, 2019
New Hope Police Chief Tim Fournier spoke about the arrest of a suspect at the New Hope Police Department.] Jerry Holt • Jerry.holt@startribune.

75,000 vaping cartridges loaded with THC seized in Anoka County

The record seizure included packages illustrated with cartoon and fruit-flavored themes.
West Metro
September 19, 2019
Ravi Norman, THOR Companies CEO, posed for a portrait in front of the building that will soon be the company's new headquarters.

Hennepin County hosts juvenile warrant forgiveness day

Adults also may resolve nonfelony juvenile cases at "trust-building" event.
East Metro
September 18, 2019

DWI arrest follows crash of 2 off-road vehicles on Wisconsin road that killed Twin Cities man

A 27-year-old man from Isanti is accused of being intoxicated at the time of the crash.
North Metro
September 17, 2019
Attorney Matthew Brenengen poses for a portrait ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Attorney Matthew Brenenge

Seeking cure for rare disorder, Bethel researcher trains brains to recall faces

North Metro
September 17, 2019
Star Tribune

Shoreview creates heritage park at site of historic farmhouse

New heritage park will feature restored 1896 farmhouse and 1920s gas station

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