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February 23, 2020
Three people were found dead in this home in the 13600 block of Upper Elkwood Court in Apple Valley.

Three found apparently shot dead in Apple Valley home

Officers at the single-family home found two males and one female dead from apparent gunshot wounds. All were adults.
South Metro
February 23, 2020

1 killed, 3 hurt in Dakota County crash

It happened at County Road 46 (E. 160th Street) and Blaine Avenue, in Dakota County, just before 8:30 p.m. Friday, authorities said.
South Metro
February 23, 2020
City administrator Bill Reynolds walked through the revamped Shakopee Community Center on Friday, September 1, 2017, in Shakopee, Minn.

Shakopee envisions cultural corridor emphasizing shared history of Native people and early settlers

Plans call for a trail to draw visitors to ancient sites near the Minnesota River.
South Metro
February 22, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 23

South Metro
February 19, 2020
This home in West St. Paul is operated by the state Department of Human Services. It's licensed to provide care and living services for up to four adu

Murder charges: Man stabbed 20-plus times by fellow resident at West St. Paul group home

Many of those wounds were to the victim's hands, according to the complaint.
South Metro
February 17, 2020
This home in West St. Paul is operated by the state Department of Human Services. It's licensed to provide care and living services for up to four adu

Man fatally stabs fellow resident at state-run mental health group home in West St. Paul

Another resident arrested in attack at state-run mental health facility in West St. Paul; others unharmed.
South Metro
February 15, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 16

South Metro
February 14, 2020
A bar patron played electronic pulltabs at a bar in Coon Rapids.

Shakopee community challenging legality of electronic pulltabs

Sioux community claims e-pulltabs breach compact.
South Metro
February 14, 2020
The Rev. Mike Lotzer preaches at Mercy Road Church, the updated name for his Burnsville church. Photo Courtesy of Mercy Road Church.

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
February 14, 2020
Shakopee women's prison

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
February 13, 2020
Apple Valley's ordinance prohibits people convicted of certain sex offenses from living within 1,500 feet of schools, parks, playgrounds, churches and

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
February 8, 2020

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
February 8, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 9

Inspired
February 7, 2020
Grace Myler, 15, runs the nonprofit, "Threads for Teens", that clothes in-need girls. It just moved into a new space at the Shakopee Public Schools Di

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
February 7, 2020
Sullivan Panger watched the curlers through the restaurant glass at the Four Seasons Curling Club in Blaine, Minn., Wednesday, January 29, 2020.

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
February 5, 2020
Laura Ritt and River, her service animal.

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
February 5, 2020
Pastor Wes Feltner.

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
February 3, 2020

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
February 1, 2020

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
February 1, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 2

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