East Metro
Former Chisago County sheriff pleads guilty, claims 'hero syndrome' in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan says job trauma and stress were factors in "Control Freak" incidents.
North Metro
Candidates trade charges in heated Anoka County Board race
One is criticized for not yet donating promotion proceeds, the other accused of conflict of interest.
North Metro
Elk River woman dies in van-semi crash on Hwy. 169
The crash happened at 8:40 a.m. Friday, when roads were wet, the State Patrol said.
South Metro
East Metro
Former Chisago County sheriff offered no-jail plea deal in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan already turned down one plea deal.
North Metro
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Transit officials consider future of Minnesota's Northstar rail line
Ridership has plunged by 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Metro
East Bethel behavioral center cited for violating state, federal regulations
State investigators found the facility lacked safeguards to protect the adolescents in its care.
North Metro
Anoka man wins world championship in California with his giant pumpkin
The 2,350-pound pumpkin took top honors at the "Super Bowl" of pumpkin weigh-offs.
North Metro
'Opposite of white flight': Quest for diversity led family to city
A transformative visit to the George Floyd memorial convinced the family of eight to move from northern Minnesota to one of the most diverse cities in the state.
North Metro
Boy on dirt bike critically hurt in Andover crash with pickup truck
The boy was airlifted to HCMC in Minneapolis in critical condition, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
South Metro
North Metro
3 arrested in Brooklyn Park shooting investigation
Officers briefly closed nearby roads during their search in the 6900 block of West Broadway.
North Metro
Police group decries Hennepin County medical examiner's denial of honor guard inside building
Hennepin County points to coronavirus concerns for keeping contingent outside.
North Metro
North metro transit reboot: Planners look to recraft Bottineau Blue Line LRT
Gov. Tim Walz expresses support for light-rail project to northern suburbs.
Local
Trump appointee visits Twin Cities homeless encampments, shelters
Top federal official Robert Marbut Jr. lauded the state's efforts to protect the vulnerable.
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