South Metro
Southwest News Media to shut down its metro newspapers by end of April
Crow River Media, also part of MediaNews Group and owned by hedge fund Alden Global Capital, will close papers in Hutchinson and Litchfield.
South Metro
Former Twin Cities psychiatrist gets shortened sentence for sexually assaulting patient
Gavin Meany plead guilty to four counts of criminal sexual conduct against a patient. He had appealed an initial, longer sentence by saying he was misled about the details when he made the plea.
Local
Bill to allow duplexes across Minnesota is likely doomed this session
Affordable housing advocates hope to find other roads to make it easier to build small apartment buildings across Minnesota.
Local
Ex-wife testifies that Apple River stabbing suspect a peaceful person
Sondra Miu testifies in court that feared for her ex-husband's safety when she saw young men surround him on the Apple River; Nicolae Miu has claimed self defense in the fight that left four people seriously injured and one person, Isaac Schuman, 17, dead.
South Metro
Valleyfair resurrects its popular ValleyScare event
The attraction will require a separate ticket this time around.
Local
Loaded gun found in backpack at Burnsville High, student arrested
The weapon was discovered Tuesday morning on a student, the principal said.
Local
MnDOT's 2024 to-do list includes nearly 200 road and bridge projects
The agency released its list of $1.6 billion in projects Tuesday, signaling the beginning of road construction season.
High Schools
A story with a twist: Meet the Metro Boys Swimmer/Diver of the Year.
Rosemount's Lucas Gerten won the diving state title for the third season in a row and set a record with his score.
East Metro
Apple River stabbing trial to begin Monday
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old Prior Lake man, is charged with homicide and faces life in prison in the 2022 killing of teenager Isaac Schuman.
South Metro
Dakota County resumes planning for homeless shelter: 'We have an urgent need'
Six months after shelving a plan to convert a hotel amid pushback, officials say they're moving slowly and deliberately to ease concerns and find a location.
Local
Bloomington nonprofit leader tied to Feeding Our Future agrees to step down
In a settlement agreement, Ayan Abukar agreed to step down from the nonprofit she continued to be involved with despite federal criminal fraud charges.
South Metro
Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise
Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.
Local
Rosemount aluminum recycling firm begins major expansion project
In Minnesota, about half of aluminum beverage containers are recycled.
Local
Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.
Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
South Metro
A 'serious, sobering report' prompts changes at Shakopee Fire Department
Outside consultants reported problems ranging from a lack of training to ethics violations, with one consultant labeling Shakopee the "worst department" they'd seen in 18 years of consulting.
South Metro
Driver is killed in crash on I-35E during Twin Cities' biggest snowstorm of season
The wreck occurred Sunday afternoon.
High Schools
All the boys basketball state tournament winners, in one spot
Minnetonka surprised Wayzata, Totino-Grace won its third title in a row, Breck won its first, and Cherry's championship began the day.
High Schools
Totino-Grace's 3A dominance leads to the opt-up question
Totino-Grace played a schedule almost entirely from 4A. Also Saturday, Cherry completed a rise from 0-22 to a state title, and Breck's Miles Newton channeled his dad.
South Metro
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Scott County cities worry Met Council decision could prompt 'disorderly development'
The Met Council recently granted a change to a Scott County township that will allow a parcel to avoid hooking up to city water and sewer, effectively blocking Jordan's future development there.
Politics
Minnesotans with disabilities say Lyft, Uber departure would leave them stuck
Rideshare services have allowed more independence for many people who don't drive. But some say the companies have a poor track record of providing accessible services to all.
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