South Metro
Savage City Council candidates hold first public forum
Two veterans will face a longtime incumbent in quest for two open seats.
South Metro
Farmington police hire cop fired by Mendota Heights
20-year veteran Bobby Lambert had been fired for conducting an improper search.
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Twin Cities' gravel needs grow, but there's less of it every day
The region is increasingly reliant on mines in the southeast metro to make our concrete and asphalt, a resource that's a lot cheaper if it's local.
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From parks and farms to housing, see how Twin Cities land has changed
Met Council data illustrates how the region has evolved after the recession. Find where you live, and see before-and-after satellite views.
South Metro
Burnsville teen died of natural causes, not alcohol, while visiting NDSU
Devin Delaney, a 17-year-old Burnsville High School student, died of a medical condition with his heart during a weekend visit to friends at NDSU.
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Golf courses give way to new housing amid demand for land
More than 900 acres of golf courses have been redeveloped across the metro.
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Farms and factories fade in burgeoning metro cities
Three suburbs and two central cities led the metro area in the most acres changed to a new land use between 2010 and 2016. Here's which ones, and why.
South Metro
Efforts pushing alternatives to four-year degree slow to catch on
As well-paying posts in manufacturing and trades go begging, the American dream of a bachelor's degree dies so hard that public officials find themselves in a culture war.
South Metro
South Metro
Shakopee's Chinese lantern festival lights up the night
Behind the scenes, building the lanterns requires 50 people and takes about a month.
South Metro
Shakopee hopes to maintain 'small-town feel' amid major growth
Residents will help develop a vision for housing, parks and lifestyle in 2040 Comprehensive plan.
South Metro
Mississippi Dunes golf course up for sale, being pitched for housing
The 185-acre tract along the Mississippi River in Cottage Grove went up for sale at $10 million about two weeks ago.
South Metro
Edina couple say their California winery escaped the fire
The flames consumed structures within just a few blocks of their Sonoma winery.
South Metro
Officials identify man who died in Minneapolis apartment blaze Friday night
Royce Wayne James jumped from his window and died. Suspect arrested.
South Metro
Website shows plans for renovating iconic former Dayton's on Nicollet Mall
Renderings include rooftop terraces and a sidewalk cafe opening to Nicollet Mall.
South Metro
South Metro
Scott County offers Amazon design freedom in pitch for HQ2
Sites in Shakopee and Elko New Market are vying to make the state's cut for regional bid.
South Metro
South Metro
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