West Metro
June 22, 2015

Richfield adding more roundabouts at major intersections

Nicollet and Lyndale will get roundabouts at 66th Street.
West Metro
June 21, 2015

Motorcyclist leaves hospital, in jail after being shot by Eden Prairie officer

West Metro
June 21, 2015
Cassie Garner of Gamut Gallery and James Patrick of Slam Academy share a store front. ]Richard tsong-taatarii/rtsong-taatarii@startribune.com

Time is up for rare slice of old downtown Minneapolis

Building project will demolish century-old hub of eclectic Minneapolis businesses.
West Metro
June 20, 2015
Before the bump-outs, Xerxes Avenue S. resident Maureen Fitzgerald said she felt like cars were brushing her elbows when she mowed her lawn, which ext

Edina residents give street bump-outs a thumbs down

The border between Edina and Minneapolis may be safer, but it's also uglier. That's what residents along Xerxes Avenue S. say about the "bump-outs" installed on the street last fall by Hennepin County. An engineer admits the barriers are "not physically attractive" but says they are effective.
West Metro
June 20, 2015
Michele Kelm-Helgen, chair of the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority led a hearing in 2013.

Treasurer quits Vikings stadium board, blasts Kelm-Helgen

The treasurer of the panel overseeing construction of the new Minnesota Vikings stadium resigned abruptly Friday, saying he couldn't continue to work with Chair Michele Kelm-Helgen.
June 20, 2015
FILE -- Dave Thoen worked out at Life Time Fitness in Eden Prairie on Thursday, May 2, 2013.

March: Life Time Fitness sold for more than $4B

A $4 billion investment from private equity investors will take Life Time Fitness private and position it for further growth.
West Metro
June 19, 2015

Man sues city of Bloomington over Black Lives Matter records

Minneapolis man's lawsuit alleges Bloomington is withholding public data.
South Metro
June 18, 2015

Weekend traffic: Big events will be a traffic magnet, plus HOT lane and Cedar Avenue closures

Eat & Drink
June 18, 2015
Ed Rensi is leaving as CEO of Famous Dave's of America, though he will stay on the board. This is a March 2015 file photo of Rensi showing new menu it

June 18: Still struggling, Famous Dave's changes CEOs again

Ed Rensi, who was CEO for about 18 months, is the third chief executive to depart the barbecue restaurant chain in the last three years.
West Metro
June 18, 2015
Pierre Collins, at left, holding one of his children.

Barway Collins' father accused of abusing 4 of his other children

Hennepin County child protection services had found Pierre Collings responsible for mistreating four of his other children, yet Barway remained in his care, records show.
Stage & Arts
June 17, 2015
Photo Credit: John Connelly Photo ID: left-right: Greta Grosch (Mrs. Gilmer Gilmerson-Mavis), Janet Paone (Mrs. Lars Snustad-Vivian), Dorian Chalmers

Original 'Church Basement Ladies' returns to Plymouth Playhouse

Ten years after it launched a theatrical brand, "Church Basement Ladies" returns.
West Metro
June 17, 2015

West news briefs: Bike Konnect family bike ride set for June 20

West Metro
June 17, 2015
Two-year-old Sophia O'Neill. At least six children in Hennepin have died in the last two years despite child protection getting reports about their ca

17-year-old charged in brutal death of 2-year-old in Minneapolis

Sophia O'Neill had been stomped on and kicked, suffering severe internal injuries and broken bones.
West Metro
June 16, 2015
Counselor Crystal Altobelli, holding the hand of Zagal Abdi,7, helped kids cross the street from a nearby park.

Summer activities arrive at the doorstep of low-income families

Eden Prairie, YMCA team up to bring summer programs to a low-income apartment complex.
West Metro
June 16, 2015

Proposal to relax Mpls. parking requirements clears hurdle

Mpls. council will take up the controversial change next week.
West Metro
June 16, 2015
While Corianna Wright, 3, was missing Sunday night, police distributed this photo. Also pictured is the mother, Mykeisha Wright.

2nd search of cloudy Brooklyn Park pool finds 3-year-old dead at bottom

Her body was discovered by searchers after a second look at the site.
West Metro
June 16, 2015
Lady Slipper flower at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden and Bird Sanctuary. Photo by Heather Munro

Rare pink ladyslippers in bloom at Eloise Butler Wildflower Garden

West Metro
June 16, 2015
Sydney Galleger

June 16: Eden Prairie teen dies after cardiac arrest during wisdom teeth extraction

Athletes on school's girls' lacrosse team paid tribute with state championship.

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