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February 12, 2021
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Minnesota Legislature considers bill to close mandatory reporting loophole

Testimony supports bill that would expand the definition to include adults beyond education and child care.
Local
February 10, 2021
Clara Slayhi

Clara Slayhi, globe-trotter who worked for U.S. embassies, dies of COVID-19 at age 91

Local
February 10, 2021
Ryan Heineman won a seat on the Ramsey City Council.

Ryan Heineman wins Ramsey City Council special election

He will fill a vacancy created after another council member resigned in July.
Local
February 10, 2021
Barbara Gusse poses for a photo at her home on Sunday Feb. 7, 2021, in Brooklyn Center, Minn. Gusse spotted a stolen SUV that triggered an Amber Alert

Mayor Frey honors woman whose quick thinking rescued child from stolen vehicle

The mayor thanked Barbara Gusse for saving a life in identifying a missing SUV with a 1-year-old inside.
Local
February 9, 2021

Anoka County commissioner denounces harassment allegations as colleague pushes for ethics code

Move is floated after one member stands accused of harassing constituents.
Local
February 9, 2021
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Met Council committee awards contract to firm to build D Line bus stops

Thomas and Sons Construction built the Metro C Line, the area's second rapid bus line.
Local
February 8, 2021
A beginner class practiced balancing during rollerskating lessons for adults at Cheap Skate in Coon Rapids on Nov. 9 in Coon Rapids. A local nonpr

Coon Rapids nonprofit wants a vote on changing city's name

It contains a racial slur, and doesn't reflect area's diversity, advocates say.
Local
February 8, 2021

Authorities identify Minneapolis man who police say was fatally stabbed in Brooklyn Center domestic

The victim and suspect were apparently in a long-term relationship but weren't currently living together, according to police.
Local
February 8, 2021
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Driver who drank 11 shots before fatally hitting Blaine woman gets 10½ months of work release

Matt W. Hastreiter, 43, of Lexington, will also be on probation for 10 years.
Local
February 7, 2021

Authorities ID Twin Cities man run over, killed trying to cross highway in Mora

The incident occurred after dark in Mora, according to the State Patrol.
Local
February 6, 2021

Woman held in Brooklyn Center stabbing death

Man died after overnight incident on Saturday.
East Metro
February 6, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 7

Local
February 6, 2021
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A pack of wolves thrived near Minneapolis; how it died offers lessons for the future

From 2014 to 2017, they formed the first known pack so close to the Twin Cities in more than a century, growing to as many as 19 wolves.
East Metro
February 5, 2021
Two state lawmakers from Maplewood, with the strong support of north metro watershed districts, have again introduced legislation to remove toxic lead

Bird deaths fuel push for Minnesota lead tackle ban

Fishing tackle killing popular waterfowl.
Local
February 4, 2021
Anoka County file

After harassment allegations, calls for Anoka County commissioner to resign

Anoka County's Matt Look says he won't resign; code of ethics considered.
Local
February 4, 2021

Jurors convict man who fatally hit girlfriend with car on Minneapolis sidewalk

He dragged her with his vehicle after hitting her, prosecutors alleged.
Local
February 3, 2021
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Constituent accuses Anoka County commissioner of harassment

Look denies the claim, calls the report the woman made to police "fake."
Business
February 3, 2021

Charges: Andover woman used employer's credit card to fund $930K spending spree

She bought trips to Mexico, California and elsewhere for her and her family, according to prosecutors.
Local
February 2, 2021
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Carjack victim is shot in Columbia Heights

No arrests have been made, and the vehicle has yet to be located.
East Metro
January 30, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 31

Twin Cities North Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities northern suburbs, including Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights, Forest Lake, New Brighton and Vadnais Heights.