West Metro
Investigations back airport police who shot motorist in the head
The driver has been charged but remains hospitalized with a "very serious" injury after being shot in the head, according to his attorney.
West Metro
Off-duty Elk River officer, son are slain in St. Michael home
Another son, Christopher Besser, surrendered to authorities at a convenience store in nearby Monticello at approximately 7:45 p.m. Saturday after he called the Wright County Sheriff's Office Communications Center.
West Metro
Single-hauler trash pickup plan rouses Bloomington residents
Proposed shift to single-hauler trash pickup draws hundreds of responses, for and against.
West Metro
Debate over deep wells raises tensions between Met Council, cities
Local officials say they can manage their own water. The Met Council counters it sees the bigger picture.
West Metro
Man surrenders to Wright County cops after shooting at St. Michael home
Suspect in shooting who surrendered at Qwik Stop in Monticello may also have injured his father.
West Metro
Man with paraplegia befriends new puppy after Lake Minnetonka accident
An accident on Lake Minnetonka claimed Ryan Neslund's previous dog.
Music
Foghat, Winger, P.O.D. to rock Taste of Minnesota 2015
The festival returns to Waconia with a July 2 opener featuring the Gear Daddies and Suburbs.
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Dad's bank account had $6,000 withdrawn before Barway Collins disappeared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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