South Metro
Minnesota church Facebook page explodes – with requests for the Illuminati
It shows off the downside of the national trend for churches to creatively rebrand.
South Metro
Fired officer at Shakopee women's prison reinstated after bribe allegation
He was one of two officers to get their jobs back at Shakopee.
Politics
Minnesota sex offenders sue over residency restrictions in Apple Valley
Attorneys argue the far-reaching ordinance effectively bars sex offenders from living in the city.
South Metro
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by driver in Inver Grove Heights
Officers found a 40-year-old woman lying in the street at the intersection of Broderick and Concord boulevards, just off Hwy. 55, police said.
South Metro
Inspired
Shakopee student whose nonprofit clothing shop changed teen lives now is getting a national award
At Threads for Teens Minnesota, girls in need can get free clothing.
South Metro
Last cattle farm in suburban Savage could make way for year-round curling
As the number of suburban curling facilities grows, Minnesota fans say there's more than enough demand for additional ice as more people try the social sport.
South Metro
Twin Cities refinery to pay $75K to settle dispute over worker needing service dog
State agency brokered the agreement and backed up her claim that the animal would help her cope with a military-related disability.
South Metro
Burnsville church investigation finds abuse allegations made against former pastor are credible
The investigation by Berean Baptist blamed the Rev. Wes Feltner for misuse of power in dating two teenage women in his youth group.
South Metro
South St. Paul revokes rental licenses of problem owner, allows two others another chance
South St. Paul council grants other owners provisional agreements.
South Metro
Rosemount crash victim identified as Hastings teen
A vehicle the 17-year-old was a passenger in crashed on Blaine Avenue near E. 152nd Street.
South Metro
South Metro
Charlie Vig looks back on eight years as Shakopee tribal chairman
Getting more people involved, strengthening local ties and building cultural center are among the achievements.
South Metro
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Minnesota Zoo's sea otter thrives after being first to have flipper amputated
Limb amputation is common in cats and dogs, but no one had heard of a flipper amputation on an otter.
South Metro
10 months in jail for Dakota County driver whose boulder fatally hit 2 women
Hastings man also must pay restitution and write a letter of apology.
South Metro
South Metro
Twin Cities psychiatrist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting patient
Dr. Gavin Patrick Meany, 38, of Apple Valley, will be sentenced in April.
South Metro
Shakopee tribe elects vice chairman to replace retiring chairman Charles Vig
Three members will take on new roles on the business council at the end of the month, when Vig steps down after eight years as chairman.
South Metro
Man found in Hwy. 169 median long after crash died of accident injuries
The sea cadet's body was found a day after collision.
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