South Metro
In Burnsville, the women are in charge and attracting national attention
Suburb attracts national attention for female leaders in city's top posts.
South Metro
![A BCA investigator photographs the scene of an officer involved shooting near the 9900 block of Foley Blvd. Thursday, April 18, 2019, in Coon Rapids]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/XKLH5I7B7AYLSHTLUHA2XBZVCE.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Fatal shooting by officers in Coon Rapids deemed legally justified
John Duane Fairbanks fired at his pursuers and later refused to drop his weapon, investigators said.
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Friendly boa puts squeeze on hearts in Burnsville
The snake could be adopted if the owner does not come forward.
South Metro
Ex-professor who sued Inver Hills Community College accepts $82K settlement, lifetime ban
Berger was one of the leaders of a faculty no-confidence vote against the college's president, Tim Wynes, who later retired.
South Metro
Some workers strike in Shakopee in rare work stoppage for Amazon
Organizers say pace at Shakopee plant is too fast and employees are getting hurt
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.
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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.
South Metro
'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.
South Metro
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.
South Metro
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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.
South Metro
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.
South Metro
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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