West Metro
November 12, 2015
CAIR provided these photos of the victim, including one of her injuries.

Anoka County to stick with felony charge in Applebee's attack

A bias-crime charge would be a misdemeanor under Minnesota law. "That's not good enough," a prosecutor said.
West Metro
November 12, 2015

Gunman grabs girl, 15, off dark street, rapes her in 2 Mpls. alleys, charges say

The suspect, who was arrested in Minnetonka, also raped a girl the same age 12 years ago.
West Metro
November 12, 2015
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Solomon Property scoops up Kensington Park in Richfield

The $7 million deal adds to its portfolio of mixed-use developments in out-of-the-way locations.
West Metro
November 12, 2015

Charges: St. Louis Park school aide molested 8th-grader in school gym

"You're mine," the defendant said to his 14-year-old victim, according to the charges.
West Metro
November 12, 2015
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Hot Property: Kiddiegarten Learning Center in Maple Grove

West Metro
November 12, 2015
Sarah Olson, Mohamed Abdi and their two 7-year old children, Jamal and Sofia, were photographed in front of their Habitat for Humanity home of two yea

Habitat for Humanity dramatically improves families' lives, study finds

Sweat-equity program transforms lives in Minnesota, study says
West Metro
November 11, 2015

Charge: Driver rapes Metro Mobility passenger on bus in Maple Grove

A Metro Mobility driver is accused of assaulting the resident of a group home.
West Metro
November 11, 2015

Aide at St. Louis Park school accused of sexually assaulting student

The suspect was placed on administrative leave, remains jailed pending charges.
Movies
November 11, 2015
Joe Cure, right, paused during filming "Miracle" with actor Noah Emmerich, who portrayed Team USA assistant coach Craig Patrick.

Montana crash kills Bloomington skater who landed 'Miracle' role

Joe Cure portrayed Mike Ramsey in the film about the hockey team that won Olympic gold in 1980 for the USA.
West Metro
November 11, 2015

ID'd: Motorcyclist killed in Minneapolis crash; police say he wasn't wearing helmet

The Golden Valley man crashed into a car on Broadway.
West Metro
November 11, 2015
The Minneapolis impound lot filled with people retrieving their cars after a 2011 snowfall.

Mpls. targets dismal impound lot experience for $7M overhaul

That unexpected and expensive trek to the Minneapolis impound lot ranks among the most maddening experiences in a snowy city. Now city leaders want to make the visit more pleasant.
West Metro
November 11, 2015
Janerio Taylor, of Minneapolis, chanted with other demonstrators during a Black Lives Matter protest in December at the Mall of America.

Charges dropped against Black Lives Matter over MOA protest

A Hennepin County judge on Tuesday dismissed charges against the organizers of last Christmas' massive Black Lives Matter protest at the Mall of America in Bloomington.
Variety
November 9, 2015
Reenactment soldiers attended the dedication ceremony Saturday for Cpl. Daniel Bracken's new headstone at St. Anthony Cemetery in northeast Minneapoli

New gravestone dedicated for Union soldier killed in battle, buried in Minneapolis

Variety
November 9, 2015
The Holley family's remodeled 1969 home by Eric Odor of SALA Architects has better flow and views, with design elements inspired by the original vault

'Strange brew' was right recipe for creative Edina home makeover

A home makeover mixes rustic distressed materials with sleek refined elements.
South Metro
November 9, 2015
Emma Brodigan, junior, worked on m math homework during her online government class. Whether its an online class, normal free hour or a flex time do t

Some Minn. high schools try going without subs

Chanhassen, Farmington say "flexible learning" teaches responsibility and saves money.
West Metro
November 7, 2015
Finley, Brown 4, left and her brother Noah, 6, rode their bikes in a their cul-de-sac.

Single-family home rentals surge in Twin Cities suburbs

What makes economic sense for many families can become a problem for cities.
Variety
November 7, 2015

'Strange brew' was right recipe for creative Edina home makeover

A home makeover mixes rustic distressed materials with sleek refined elements.

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