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August 10, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 11

South Metro
August 10, 2019

Lakeville schools levy aims to bring two sports domes to city

Plan is part of $44 million school levy to go before voters in November.
South Metro
August 9, 2019

Debate over release of report raises transparency concerns in Shakopee

Shakopee is divided over releasing an unredacted school district document.
South Metro
August 8, 2019
The South Metro Fire Department was called to assist with a search for a person missing in the water at one of the area marinas. Along with a boat, fo

Man dies after falling into water at Inver Grove Heights marina

The man was recovered, taken to Regions and died, authorities said.
South Metro
August 8, 2019
In this photo are some components of the necklace that was taken at airport security featuring a bullet casing with a personal engraving on it and, tu

Airport security to return confiscated keepsake necklace to former Marine from Eagan

TSA agents had seized a hollowed-out cartridge from a necklace Monday at Reagan National Airport in Washington.
South Metro
August 6, 2019

Driver pleads guilty to intentionally running over Eagan couple

Jonna Kojo Armartey, 37, pleaded guilty to two charges of second-degree murder for killing a husband and wife.
South Metro
August 5, 2019
An officer teared up at the funeral for Mendota Heights police officer Scott Patrick in 2014. After the shooting, West St. Paul officers involved in t

West St. Paul police focus on officers' mental health, wellness

The department in West St. Paul requires officers to meet with a counselor annually.
South Metro
August 3, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 4

South Metro
August 1, 2019
South Metro
July 31, 2019

St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights names interim headmaster

Former graduate, Coast Guard officer will fill post as search continues.
South Metro
July 30, 2019

West St. Paul police arrest 2 men in connection with fatal shooting

The suspects from Little Canada and Oakdale are jailed and awaiting second-degree murder charges.
South Metro
July 27, 2019
Third, fourth and fifth graders paddled canoes on Lake Marion, Lakeville, as part of Lakeville's summer "Launch into Learning" program. This group spo

Summer school steps outside the classroom

Metro area districts' enrichment and academic offerings are broader than ever.
South Metro
July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

South Metro
July 26, 2019

Authorities ID woman pulled from fiery wreck by passersby in Shakopee

Injuries from the impact of the crash killed the Hopkins woman, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
South Metro
July 22, 2019

Man shot, injured by law enforcement in Becker County Saturday night

The man had threatened to hurt himself and wouldn't leave his home when asked, authorities said.
South Metro
July 21, 2019
Fairmont Square is getting new siding and windows from its new owner, Myron Olshansky of Wayzata. But it comes with a helfty price tag: rents for many

Spike in rent slams low-income residents in Fairmont, Minn.

Cost to double for many renters, who are mostly poor, disabled or elderly tenants.
South Metro
July 21, 2019

Man who ran into Apple Valley road and hit by vehicle dies

The driver had "little time to react before the impact," a police statement read.
South Metro
July 20, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 21

South Metro
July 18, 2019

Martin DesLauriers, former Eagan police chief, dies

He was its first official police chief in 1965, a mentor to its officers as well as a leader in local and state police associations.

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News coverage of the Twin Cities southern suburbs, including Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights and Shakopee.