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October 1, 2021
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Prosecution files motions in Kimberly Potter case

The state wants testimony about Daunte Wright's character and legal history excluded.
Preps Insider
October 1, 2021
Jo Mahlum

Q&A: Irondale athlete traded volleyball for soccer and became state's busiest goalie

Through 10 games this season, Jo Mahlum's 254 saves are 88 more than any next goalkeeper. Her team has to win a game, but she has learned to define success beyond results.
Local
September 29, 2021
Monika Dipert looked through paperwork she has been collecting about the contaminated water in her home in Andover, Minn., on Thursday, September 23,

Andover residents with contaminated water frustrated with lack of answers

Residents frustrated in search for answers over well contamination.
Local
September 29, 2021
People gathered at the scene where a young man was shot and killed at the Speedway gas station near 69th and Brooklyn Blvd in Brooklyn Center.] Jerry

Man fatally shot at Brooklyn Center gas station

The shooting occurred midday Wednesday, police said.
Local
September 28, 2021
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In police reform step, Brooklyn Center sets new citation policy

Officers will release offenders in cases where the law does not mandate an arrest.
Local
September 28, 2021
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Northbound Hwy. 65 reopens in Fridley after fatal crash

A motorist struck a traffic signal just north of I-694 and died in the crash.
Local
September 27, 2021

Charges: Man shot his father eight times in a St. Paul apartment building

The defendant went to the hospital that same night after having been shot, according to the charges.
East Metro
September 25, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 26

Local
September 24, 2021
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Hennepin County Library to increase hours of operation, but workers say there's not enough staff

They say more are workers needed as Hennepin County plans to extend hours of operation.
Business
September 24, 2021
Shown is Amazon’s larger fulfillment center in Shakopee. The Brooklyn Park warehouse, though, smaller will rely on automation to help workers as the

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
September 24, 2021
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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
September 23, 2021

Andover family raises $1M for childhood cancer research in son's memory

Dylan Witschen Foundation hosts St. Jude Walk/Run on Saturday.
East Metro
September 23, 2021
Monika Dipert filled her pot with bottled water to boil rice in her home in Andover, Minn., on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Dipert was shocked to lea

Contaminated drinking water found in Andover, Gem Lake

State officials are investigating the sources and scope of the leaks.
Local
September 23, 2021
Minnesota Department of Human Rights Commissioner Rebecca Lucero.

State: Brooklyn Center police and Michaels discriminated against Black teen

The finding comes more than two years after arrest at store.
Local
September 22, 2021
Police and BCA vehicles near a broken piece of fencing at a home at the intersection of Pinewood Ct. and CO RD H2 in Mounds View.

Suspect dead after confrontation with law enforcement in Mounds View

Man run over by police who had answered domestic violence call.
Local
September 21, 2021
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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
September 21, 2021

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
September 21, 2021
State Rep. Cedrick Frazier, DFL-New Hope, on the House floor in June.

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."

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