South Metro
South Metro
Charges: Red Wing man admits fatally shaking 2-year-old after saying she choked on a chicken nugget
He first told police the girl had choked on a chicken nugget, charges say.
South Metro
Sun Country wants to move HQ from Eagan into MSP hangar
The project would require reconfiguring the hangar building, turning some cavernous space currently used to shelter airplanes into space suitable for office work.
South Metro
Richfield man who sought 'suicide by cop' after stealing cab sentenced to federal prison
Mario Luis Jones was later arrested without injury days after crashing stolen cab in high-speed chase.
South Metro
South Metro
Hastings administrator, coach demoted over allegations of misspent funds
Josh McLay allegedly spent thousands of dollars meant for the school's wrestling team on out-of-state trips to college football games.
South Metro
Minnesota Zoo animals enjoyed the first significant snow of the year
Animals at the Minnesota Zoo enjoyed the first significant snow of the year Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018 in Apple Valley, Minn.
South Metro
After theft, Dakota County officials decline to comment definitively on possible U.S. probe
A former Dakota County Community Development Authority employee is facing theft charges.
South Metro
Collision on snowy Lakeville road kills 1 driver, injures 2 other people
A car crossed the median and hit an SUV heading the other way, police said.
South Metro
Lakeville woman critically hurt in crash on icy road after snow hits Twin Cities
It was one of hundreds of crashes as snow flurries slickened Twin Cities roadways just in time for the evening commute, slowing traffic.
South Metro
Orange Line bus rapid transit awarded $74M from federal government
The federal financial boost caps the resuscitation of the line between Minneapolis and Burnsville.
South Metro
3-6 months in jail for distracted driver who killed one, hurt others in Dakota County
Motorist told authorities "she had the phone on speakerphone but was holding it while talking," according to the charges.
South Metro
Driver strays over centerline near Waseca, dies in crash with truck
The truck's driver was not hurt.
South Metro
Metro police blotter, Nov. 25
An overview of police activity.
South Metro
Minnesota schools embrace hands-on learning with 'makerspaces'
That's a place for creativity and hands-on learning, and it's increasingly becoming a part of school buildings, classrooms and courses.
South Metro
At Minnesota State campuses, a push to team up with employers
New campus tours showcase ways to address workforce shortages as the system seeks more funding.
South Metro
Amazon, East African workers at odds over conditions at Shakopee center
A group representing Somali staffers plans to protest what it says are unfair conditions at a Shakopee facility.
South Metro
Ex-West St. Paul city manager sues his former employer alleging defamation
Matt Fulton alleges a council member's negative comments violated a separation agreement.
South Metro
Apple Valley fire chief resigned over sexual relationship with lower-ranking employee
The city determined Nealon Thompson had engaged in repeated sexual contact with a lower-ranking city employee, according to city records.
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