West Metro
July 25: Dayton land in Orono now slated for a housing subdivision
Coveted prairie grasslands, dense woods and quiet lakeshore in northeast Orono — owned by the Dayton family for 50 years — are now slated to be subdivided into high-end homes.
West Metro
Golden Valley hires Anoka city manager
It's the latest in a series of suburban management moves resulting from a wave of retirements.
West Metro
Man shot at Arby's went for Plymouth officer's gun, BCA says
The man who was shot and killed by a Plymouth police officer inside an Arby's restaurant Thursday night attempted to remove the gun from her holster before the officer shot him, authorities said Friday.
West Metro
Parties kept waiting for a ruling in the Southwest LRT lawsuit
Four months has elapsed since judge promised ruling "as quickly as possible"
West Metro
Police fatally shoot man at Plymouth Arby's restaurant
Officers responded to a report of a disturbance at the Arby's on Hwy. 55 and Revere Lane around 8:20 p.m., where they had a confrontation with a man said to be causing problems.
West Metro
Forgotten section of Minnehaha Creek remade in St. Louis Park
The work by a collection of local governments, community groups and businesses opens up a quiet preserve on the most urbanized section of the 22-mile waterway.
West Metro
Andover man accused of setting roommate on fire is convicted of murder
Adam Lilienthal will be sentenced Friday morning in the June 2014 killing.
West Metro
Could Ferguson-like unrest happen in Minneapolis? 'Absolutely'
Panelists agree on the need to improve relations between police and communities.
West Metro
MnDOT says all I-394 lanes will be open for Friday morning rush
This just in. The westbound lanes of I-394 between downtown Minneapolis and Hwy. 100 in Golden Valley will be open by 5 a.m. Friday, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.
West Metro
2,000+ sign petition to preserve Robbinsdale's historic Terrace Theater
The Robbinsdale building could be pricey to reopen.
West Metro
Transit deja vu: Another round of public hearings for Southwest light rail
Just when it seemed like a retooled Southwest light-rail line was back on track, the Metropolitan Council opted Wednesday to order a new round of public hearings that will stretch into October.
West Metro
Landmark Fort Snelling property to be turned into affordable housing
A massive $100 million redevelopment proposal is expected to transform Fort Snelling's historic military buildings into 190 rental apartments for low-income families.
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.
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