West Metro
August 26, 2015
From left, amputees Scott Bonebrake, Ann Morris and Scott Tjaden, travelled from Minnesota to protest newly proposed Medicare payment rules for prosth

Protest seeks to block Medicare policy changes on prosthetics payments

They say proposed changes would prevent technology from getting to those in need.
West Metro
August 26, 2015

Police activity across from Brooklyn Park school cancels classes

Principal says the school was not involved in what brought police to the area.
West Metro
August 25, 2015

Aug. 25: Minnesota conference tackles problem of pain pill abuse

The dangers of addiction and the role of doctors were among topics at the multidisciplinary conference.
West Metro
August 25, 2015

Charges: Medical device employee stole $682K for vacations, silver bullion

She allegedly used the company credit card to pay for hotels while on vacation, buy clothes and for other personal items.
West Metro
August 25, 2015
Wade Wallen

Obituary: Hockey star, sports buff Wade Wallen helped others with Huntington's disease

West Metro
August 25, 2015
At Normandale, Joyce Ester likens her role as president to that of a conductor in an orchestra. “I know when it sounds right and when it sounds

Normandale president sees a special mission for community colleges

Normandale president seeks to instill academic pride in community college students.
West Metro
August 25, 2015
West Metro
August 25, 2015

Lawsuit against Wayzata sides with city, developer proposes new plans

Judge says city doesn't need to allow five-story project on Lake Street.
West Metro
August 25, 2015
Photo by by Dietrich Gesk: Pianist Mary Louise Knutson

Twin Cities jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson is always thriving

Jazz pianist Mary Louise Knutson, who's played with lots of big-name musicians, is always striving for more.
West Metro
August 24, 2015
Landscaping crews put the finishing touches on the last, short link of the Rum River Regional Trail this week, winding up the year-long project in tim

Anoka increases downtown riverfront security

Officers are working overtime to patrol trails and parks as the city looks to add part-time help.
West Metro
August 22, 2015
A rash of frequent, heavy rains has left Lake Minnetonka spilling over at a record height. A rash of frequent, heavy rains has left Lake Minnetonka sp

Lake Minnetonka marina owner fights constant battle for lakes

Former Orono Mayor Gabriel Jabbour speaks out in effort to keep waters healthy.
South Metro
August 22, 2015
Vikings buying land in Eagan for new Winter Park facility

Vikings buying land in Eagan for new Winter Park facility

Team owners have signed a surprise purchase agreement for 185 acres in Eagan that would be the site of the Vikings' corporate headquarters and practice facility.
West Metro
August 21, 2015
Poor stormwater management by the city of Bloomington has caused repeated flooding to this U-Haul lot, a lawsuit contends.

Lawsuits claim Bloomington is causing damaging flooding at U-Haul lot

In two separate federal lawsuits filed this week, U-Haul and the owner of its property contend that poor stormwater management by the city of Bloomington has caused repeated floods at its rental store
West Metro
August 21, 2015
Submitted photo from the Robbinsdale Police Department from the police squad car video of the April 16 shooting.

Internal review clears Robbinsdale police officer who shot, wounded teen

The April incident injured 18-year-old Tania Harris.
Variety
August 21, 2015
The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is already helping to process plastic foamware from all of Minnesota's seven Chick-fil-A restaurants.

MSP Chick-fil-A's day of rest draws grumbles from some

Usually, retailers and restaurant operators must stay open 365 days a year to win a coveted airport spot. But there is one big exception

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