Business
Amazon launches same-day service out of new Brooklyn Park warehouse
The five-hour delivery service applies to thousands of items on the Amazon website.
Local
Father, stepmom of 8-year-old Elk River girl who died in their care sentenced to 40 years
The girl was emaciated before being found dead in an Elk River apartment.
Local
Andover family raises $1M for childhood cancer research in son's memory
Dylan Witschen Foundation hosts St. Jude Walk/Run on Saturday.
East Metro
Contaminated drinking water found in Andover, Gem Lake
State officials are investigating the sources and scope of the leaks.
Local
State: Brooklyn Center police and Michaels discriminated against Black teen
The finding comes more than two years after arrest at store.
Local
Suspect dead after confrontation with law enforcement in Mounds View
Man run over by police who had answered domestic violence call.
Local
Blaine courts state money to improve traffic flow on Hwy. 65
The city hopes to make Hwy. 65 less frightful with millions from next year's bonding bill.
Local
Hennepin County Board approves maximum property tax levy
The board has raised the property tax levy each year by an average of 4.6% since 2015.
Local
Minnesota state Rep. Cedrick Frazier won't run for Hennepin County attorney
Frazier said he is "committed to public safety and justice and will continue working to advance those important goals in the state legislature."
High Schools
'We're all scrambling': Bus, official shortages hit high school sports hard
Minnesota athletic directors are getting creative to transport student-athletes from one event to the next, while hoping there will be enough officials there when they arrive.
Local
Anoka to allow churches on portion of E. Main Street
Small congregation can now move forward with purchase of funeral home.
Local
Minneapolis, Hennepin County start mortgage relief program
Eligible property owners can receive up to $35,000.
Local
Whistleblower accuses Minnesota nursing home of violating COVID-19 health regulations
A former administrator at St. Therese of New Hope alleges she was fired for speaking out about the violations.
Local
Former police officer Potter seeks dismissal of added charge in Wright shooting
Potter's lawyers say she clearly attempted to use her Taser, not kill Wright after traffic stop.
Local
Pickup driver strays into opposite lane in Anoka County, is killed in head-on crash with semi
The crash occurred on Viking Boulevard in Oak Grove.
North Metro
Ex-volleyball coach at Forest Lake school admits to sexually assaulting two girls
A judge will decide early next year the sentence for Mark R. Kosloski, a former coach at North Lakes Academy.
Local
Possible Blue Line extension route prompts opposition in Robbinsdale
Once-eager Robbinsdale now worries that new path would cut city in half.
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