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August 5, 2020
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created these images, which represent how the babies might have appeared soon after birth. From

Push is on to solve deaths of 3 infants found in Mississippi River years ago

The bodies were discovered in 1999, 2003 and 2007 in backwaters near Red Wing.
South Metro
August 4, 2020
Photo provided by Chris Andres, Satanic Temple: An artist's rendering of the monument the Satanic Temple wanted to erect at Veterans Park in Belle Pla

Satanic Temple lawsuit against Belle Plaine will move forward, despite court dismissal of most of its claims

1 of 10 counts still remains in the Scott County battle over church and state.
National
August 3, 2020
Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minn., speaks during news conference unveiling of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act on Capitol Hill in Wa

Bomb threat empties Angie Craig's Burnsville office until all clear issued

The threat said "a bomb was placed at the building," police said.
South Metro
August 2, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2

South Metro
August 1, 2020

Inver Grove Heights officials again embroiled in controversy over hostile work conditions at City Hall

Questions in a council meeting about a potential data breach turned into accusations of workplace hostility.
South Metro
August 1, 2020

Northfield woman dies in Le Sueur County crash

Her vehicle entered a construction zone on Hwy. 99 and drove into a hole in the road, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.
South Metro
July 27, 2020

Onetime office manager suspected of stealing at least $800K from Edina dental practice

Former office manager spent the money on trips, school fees, charges say.
South Metro
July 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 26

South Metro
July 23, 2020
The Shakopee High School mountain bike team gathered before a ride at the Bloomington Ferry Unit trail recently.

Xcel, Shakopee and others collaborate to build new mountain bike park

Shakopee partnership's trail designed for them.
South Metro
July 23, 2020

Van carrying 14 rolls over in Goodhue County, seriously injuring 3

Eight others suffered noncritical injuries.
Local
July 21, 2020
Cowboy Jack's in Minneapolis received a warning letter in a July sweep.

State warns 14 bars and restaurants over COVID violations

Outbreaks involving 14 bars and 710 people over the past month or so show that some businesses haven't been taking the required precautions, officials said.
South Metro
July 18, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 19

South Metro
July 18, 2020
Shakopee officials have applied for a federal grant to build a $16.7 million Innovation Center downtown.

Shakopee officials hoping for $16.7M federal grant for Innovation Center

The site would support entrepreneurs and offer college classes, training.
South Metro
July 18, 2020
A pair of snow monkeys huddled together in their enclosure at the Minnesota Zoo.

Minnesota Zoo to reopen July 24 with ticket reservations, restrictions

Masks will be required, social distancing practiced and the number of visitors limited.
South Metro
July 15, 2020
Tate Doom

I-94 trucker who was viewing porn when he fatally hit worker gets 4 years

He'll serve just under three years of his sentence in prison.
South Metro
July 14, 2020

30-year term for man who fatally shot St. Paul gang rival, wounded victim's young son

The victim and his son were shot while in an SUV, police said.
South Metro
July 10, 2020

Alcohol, speed, lack of seat belt are factors in fatal crash in Mendota Heights

A 58-year-old man from Otsego died in the wrong-way, one-vehicle crash.
South Metro
July 9, 2020
A new roundabout to alleviate congestion at the intersection of Hwy. 13 and County Road 21 in downtown Prior Lake opens Friday. (Photo provided by Sco

Weekend traffic: Prior Lake roundabout on Hwy. 13 to open Friday night

Night owls, beware: Southbound I-35W will be closed between downtown Minneapolis and the Crosstown from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday.
Local
July 7, 2020
Dakota County has in the past arranged for testing at several facilities provided by the National Guard. Under a new partnership with Bluestone Physic

Dakota County will expand COVID-19 testing for vulnerable adults

The county effort will focus on those in group homes and adult foster care rather than just facilities for senior citizens.
South Metro
July 7, 2020

Driver killed, passenger slightly hurt in rollover crash south of Twin Cities

Sheriff's Office said the motorist was not wearing seat belt, while passenger had his on.

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