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May 7, 2020

Charges: Brooklyn Park residents' dog brutally attacked woman, dog

The woman needed 10 staples in her head and her dog's ear had to be reattached.
North Metro
May 7, 2020
Traffic signals at the intersection of Hwy. 10 and Ramsey Boulevard in Ramsey would be replaced with a full interchange to alleviate bottleknecks that

Ramsey seeks $138M to remove traffic lights, bottlenecks from Hwy. 10

"The goal is to convert the existing expressway corridor to a free-flowing … corridor," an Anoka County traffic engineer said.
North Metro
May 7, 2020

Man seriously injured in Brooklyn Center shooting

Police are still looking for the shooter.
North Metro
May 6, 2020
More charges against Ham Lake man in string of sex crimes

More charges against Ham Lake man in string of sex crimes

Jory D. Wiebrand faces criminal charges in three new cases.
North Metro
May 5, 2020

Retracing their wedding steps

Bianca and Anthony DuBose of Brooklyn Park took photos at First Avenue to celebrate their 1-year wedding anniversary. The couple were married at the Varsity Theater and were retracing the locations of their wedding photos.
North Metro
May 3, 2020

Orv Bies, teacher, coach and State High School League administrator, dies at 93

He is a member of five coaching or athletic halls of fame.
South Metro
May 2, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 3

Local
May 2, 2020
Dr. Timothy Roach Photo credit: Joel Runck

Brooks: Caring for COVID-19 patients forced Blaine doctor into isolation from family

This is the price some pay to protect the rest of us.
East Metro
May 2, 2020
The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site in Arden Hills.

Minnesota takes TCAAP soil and surface water off Superfund list

Friday's action, similar to step taken by feds last fall, marks an important step toward redevelopment of the former industrial site.
Local
May 1, 2020
An employee left the grounds during a shift change at St. Therese of New Hope on Thursday.

'Death is everywhere': New Hope nursing home hit hard

Families said they were kept in the dark about the deadly magnitude of the outbreak.
North Metro
April 30, 2020

72-year-old pilot walks away after small plane crashes in Ham Lake

The pilot was trying a "touch-and-go maneuver" on the water of Coon Lake, according to the Anoka County Sheriff's Office.
South Metro
April 30, 2020

Man fatally pinned operating heavy equipment near stores in Champlin

The 43-year-old from Prior Lake was clearing brush working alone, police said.
Local
April 29, 2020
A lawsuit claims some previously deported detainees have been denied a speedy determination of their immigration status after they claimed a fear of p

Federal magistrate urges against release of ICE detainees who argued for release

Petitioners say an outbreak in the jail could lead to a surge in cases that would overwhelm medical resources in Minnesota.
North Metro
April 29, 2020

2 people dead in Ham Lake home after gunfire heard; no suspects being sought

Deputies were called to the home Wednesday morning.
North Metro
April 29, 2020

Anoka woman charged with attempted murder in stabbing of roommate

The incident Friday at the Greenhaven Apartments led to a 3-hour standoff with police
South Metro
April 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 26

Local
April 24, 2020
Supporters of long term care facilities and of Saint Therese New Hope came out to support Saint Therese workers coming and going during the afternoon

Rally backs workers at New Hope nursing home hit by virus

The crowd of about 80 people included many people with loved ones at St. Therese of New Hope, where at least 12 residents have died since early April.
North Metro
April 24, 2020

Suspect arrested after 3-hour standoff at Anoka apartment building

Police responded to a report of a person yelling for help.
Local
April 22, 2020
St. Therese of New Hope said it is working with state officials to quarantine infected residents.

New Hope nursing home has one of state's worst outbreaks

At least 12 residents of a large senior care community in New Hope have died of the novel coronavirus, representing one of the state's deadliest outbreaks of the respiratory illness at a single site.

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