South Metro
Two metro school districts will ask voters to help stave off steep cuts
Amid cuts, districts plan to put referendums on the ballot in November.
South Metro
West St. Paul man likely set own house on fire
The man was then taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
South Metro
Minnesota BCA identifies officers who fired at man in fatal Eagan standoff
Isak Aden threatened a woman with a handgun and refused to drop his weapon in a four-hour encounter, the agency said.
South Metro
South Metro
West St. Paul homicide victim identified
Lawrence Terrence Renfro, 21, of West St. Paul, died of multiple gunshot wounds, according to the Hennepin County medical examiner.
South Metro
No right to lawyer for DWI suspects served search warrant for blood, high court rules
State justices OK blood test without legal counsel.
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'There are no limitations.' Minnesota salutes new brigadier general
"There are no limitations," Stefanie Horvath said shortly before a ceremony in front of family, friends, Minnesota Guard colleagues and dignitaries that included Gov. Tim Walz.
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West St. Paul police are investigating a possible homicide
A friend found a 21-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds in his apartment.
South Metro
Savage addresses its No. 2 problem, telling dog owners to #ScoopThePoop
The city started its whimsical campaign to encourage pet waste pickup on July 1.
South Metro
Burnsville coin dealer gets prison time for sale of bogus coins
According to plea documents, Skog stole more than $57,000 from his customers and had planned to sell 275 more counterfeit coins for $235,000.
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Calls for more cops grow as authorities ID man fatally shot in downtown Minneapolis
Shakopee man is third homicide victim since Memorial Day weekend in downtown Mpls.
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South Metro
Minneapolis, Rosemount schools to debut bus-tracking apps
"Here Comes the Bus" will provide real-time updates about when school buses are nearing scheduled stops — and when they're running late.
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South Metro
Man killed during exchange of gunfire with officers in Eagan is identified
The 23-year-old was from Columbia Heights, state officials said.
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Goat yoga on the farm
Yoga class that included the company of goats at the Gray Hobby Farm in Prior Lake. The class began in May with two sessions every Wednesday.
South Metro
Domestic assault suspect fatally shot after standoff in Eagan
Police believe he assaulted a woman, then fled.
South Metro
More hotels looking into issuing panic buttons to workers as a security measure
At union's urging, it's a trend that's picking up steam in state, nation.
South Metro
Shakopee women's prison to discontinue 'no-touch' policy
Corrections commissioner says "a more humane approach" is needed.
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