South Metro
When Minnesota Zoo animals get older, there is no nursing home
End-of-life planning is part of the routine at the 40-year-old zoo in Apple Valley, where in the past year, 177 animals died, from old age and other causes.
South Metro
Charges: Masked bandits shot Prior Lake man over drug deal-turned robbery, then fled, shot at cops
The suspect was being chased by police following a fatal shooting Nov. 23 in Prior Lake.
Eat & Drink
Farmington is about to get a gourmet whiskey and meat emporium
The restaurateur behind Eagan's Burgers and Bottles and Volstead House plans to open his new project, Bourbon Butcher, on Dec. 7.
South Metro
Two hurt when airport catering truck does nosedive at MSP
The LSG Sky Chefs truck fell to a lower level, blocking a tunnel that led to the airfield and Terminal 1 about 11:30 a.m. Sunday, according to airport spokesman Patrick Hogan.
South Metro
Crews searching for 35-year-old Lake Waconia paddle boarder
Crews spent Sunday searching for a 35-year-old Twin Cities man who went missing Saturday after paddle boarding on Lake Waconia.
South Metro
Lakeville parents want high-achieving son's suicide to prompt others to get help
He died by suicide Nov. 8 after a long struggle with bipolar disorder. His parents say they hope his story encourages others to seek help often and early.
South Metro
Body found in Mendota Heights nature preserve identified as missing man
Joseph Michael Hernandez, 35, went missing earlier this month.
South Metro
St. Michael's Church in West St. Paul prepares for last mass
The closing comes during the year of its 150th anniversary.
South Metro
South Metro
Live Well grants target homelessness, aging issues
Grants will fill gaps to help adults remain in community settings as long as possible.
South Metro
Police: Four suspects in custody in Prior Lake slaying
Charges are expected to be filed early next week, police say.
South Metro
Man, woman jailed in connection with Prior Lake slaying
The suspects were each booked on suspicion of second-degree murder.
South Metro
Neighbors rally after a double farm tragedy near Jordan
The week after Mark and Travis Hentges were electrocuted, a Shakopee farmer who didn't even know the family called out on Facebook for volunteers to help bring in their harvest. "Farmers always help each other out," he wrote.
South Metro
Fatal shooting in Prior Lake sets off police chase to Edina
A man was fatally shot early Wednesday at a home in Prior Lake, three suspects fled from the scene in a car, and one of them was shot and wounded by Eden Prairie officers at an Edina highway exit ramp, authorities said.
South Metro
Three Rivers District shifts plan to bring parks to the people
The suburban park system is changing priorities from building up parks and amenities to bringing the massive system right to residents.
South Metro
Group of American Indians file suit to recover land promised 153 years ago
They say government reneged on promise.
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