West Metro
Minnetonka Country Club, at center of family feud, sold for $15.2M
Mattamy Homes is planning to convert one of the oldest golf courses in the state into an upscale housing development.
West Metro
Residents tackle growing trash problem on Lake Minnetonka
First come the parties on Lake Minnetonka, then the trash. "It's disgusting out there," said Melissa Waskiewicz, who heads the Lake Minnetonka Association, a group of lake homeowners and businesses.
West Metro
Survey of Golden Valley officials reveals tension in the ranks
A recent survey of senior officials by a management consultant unleashed a torrent of criticism of the City Council and the mayor. The five council members, including the mayor, were among those surveyed.
West Metro
Discount chain Gordmans opens in Edina's Southdale
Retailer, Dave & Busters help fuel mall's rebound.
West Metro
New Zealand family winery finds ripe market in Twin Cities
The glass is more than half full for New Zealander Nigel Avery, who relocated his wife and daughters to Edina to help boost sales of his family-owned Sileni Estates Winery and learn the U.S. market.
West Metro
Group of garden railway hobbyists grows in popularity in the Twin Cities
For a growing group of Twin Cities hobbyists, garden railways are a true passion.
West Metro
Rogers residents protest new franchise fee to cover future road repairs
A franchise fee, charged to residents in gas and electric bills, would pay for future projects.
West Metro
African Immigrant Services help north metro immigrant community become leaders
African Immigrant Services helps the community work for change on its own behalf.
West Metro
County jails struggling with mentally ill inmates left to languish
The state says it doesn't have enough beds; meanwhile, sheriffs consider legal recourse.
West Metro
Downed trees in the thousands after storm whips Twin Cities
Traffic lights and power were out in some metro area spots.
West Metro
Minnesota courts could go paperless in under a year
Hennepin and Ramsey are among 11 pilot counties that started conversion this month.
West Metro
Probation for Allina paramedic who stole painkillers from 100-plus ambulance patients
The defendant "abused his position of public trust by providing diluted pain medication to those facing critical health emergencies to fuel his own drug addiction," said DEA official.
West Metro
St. Paul's MLS interest is deep, e-mails show
The city's interest in a soccer stadium dates back well before it was publicly revealed. Minneapolis leaders met with team officials Friday.
West Metro
Minneapolis eyes entertainment fix for late-night crowds
Some business groups are not sure offering later food and dancing will curb crime.
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Crayola announces huge, colorful attraction at Mall of America
The crayon maker announced what it described as a 60,000-square-foot presence at Bloomington's megamall.
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