West Metro
Carver County asks for tweaks to Met Council's housing formula
Carver County officials ask the Met Council to tweak formula for affordable-housing funds.
West Metro
Edina youth housing project gets more than $1 million in local funding
Affordable-housing project for homeless youth secures seed money from local sources.
South Metro
MVTA gains riders, will offer smartphone app
Ridership was up 7.4 percent in the first quarter of 2015.
West Metro
Dad's bank account had $6,000 withdrawn before Barway Collins disappeared
Search warrant papers reveal new information about investigation into Barway Collins' death.
West Metro
Transit board urges restraint in Southwest light-rail price tag
Members of a transit board that is a key funder of the project say the board should not contribute more than the $496 million it had already promised.
Variety
St. Bonifacius mom takes action after son's overdose
Garret Bethke's last words to his mother came in a late-night text: "I'm OK, Mom." Hours later, he was dead of a heroin overdose at age 28.
West Metro
Edina voters approve $125 million bond measure to renovate schools
Owners of a $400,000 home would pay $299 more per year to help modernize classrooms and expand high school.
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West Metro
Hornheads jazz group creates unique sound
The five-piece a cappella horn section records and plays all over the globe.
Antique treasures to be appraised in St. Louis Park
Residents can bring their treasures for appraisal by experts at "Park's Antique Parade" on May 16.
West Metro
West Metro
Service dog helps Anoka County veteran service officer cope with PTSD
Fitz the cocker spaniel has a calming effect on those who visit the Anoka County Veteran Services office.
West Metro
Six Eden Prairie teachers involved in serious car accident; 2 out for year
Traveling to a conference in Duluth, six teachers from Eden Prairie involved in a wreck; five injured
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