South Metro
Fastenal plans new office building on downtown Winona riverfront
The industrial supplies company has 1,800 staff scattered across the city.
West Metro
Fire hazard from vaping pen leads Hennepin County to halt collection of batteries at community sites
All batteries now must go to either the Brooklyn Park or Bloomington drop-off locations.
North Metro
Brooklyn Park denies resident's attempt to keep Peco the potbellied pig
City officials also consider eliminating pet licenses and recommending microchips instead to reduce impoundment costs.
West Metro
Boy, 2, found in pond on Brooklyn Park golf course dies
The child had been reported as missing earlier that morning, police said.
South Metro
North Metro
Pick-your-own berry farm in Champlin closing after 42 years
Much of the land at Bauer Berry Farm, a beloved traditional destination for many Minnesota families, is expected to become housing.
West Metro
Investigation opened into possible rape at Robbinsdale hospital
The victim told police that the alleged assault occurred on Oct. 18 or 19.
East Metro
Off-year election has big stakes for schools across Minnesota
More than 30 districts are looking for voter approval to take on debt for major building and remodeling projects. A bond referendum in White Bear Lake would be the state's largest ever at $326 million.
West Metro
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Hennepin County approves $5.1 million for body cameras for sheriff's deputies
Ramsey County started outfitting for cameras last month, and many police officers already wear them
South Metro
Ex-postmaster of Winona sentenced for destroying mail, stealing from cards
Twenty-year employee Sherri Jo Genkinger received probation after admitting opening, destroying mail.
West Metro
Hennepin County sheriff encrypts 911 calls and radio traffic, blocking public from listening
The public can no longer hear the Sheriff's Office emergency dispatches in real time.
North Metro
'People helping people': Many strangers rush in to find a lost boy
The search for 6-year-old Ethan Haus brought dozens of emergency workers and more than 600 neighbors, friends and strangers from miles around.
North Metro
6-year-old missing after getting off school bus found safe overnight with dog
The boy got off the bus with his siblings at 4:10 p.m., then ran off to play with the family dog and hasn't been seen since.
North Metro
Authorities seek person who put explosive in Albertville Outlet mall trash can
The explosion occurred Friday night outside the Nike Outlet store.
North Metro
Suspect arrested in shooting in Blaine Walmart parking lot
The shooting happened about 5:15 a.m. Monday.
South Metro
West Metro
St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it
Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
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