West Metro
June 13, 2016
Security lines at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Flier sues TSA, claims slow lines at MSP made him miss flight

The Twin Cities man wants to be reimbursed for the $506.85 he spent on a new ticket to LA and other expenses.
West Metro
June 13, 2016
Jess Nelson, MOA case manager for Oasis For Youth, walks through Nickelodeon Universe talking with young employees.

Mall of America goes out of its way to hire, keep workers

The latest step: bringing in a nonprofit agency to assist workers struggling at the margins, including those who are homeless or nearly so.
West Metro
June 12, 2016

Man tied to 2 Twin Cities bank robberies surrenders

The Duluth man turned himself in at FBI headquarters, the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office said.
West Metro
June 11, 2016
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IN THIS PHOTO: Hopkins Raspberry Festival Queen Melissa Specken takes a moment to

Hopkins returns to its roots and plants raspberries

City officials are reintroducing raspberry bushes in the area, a nod to the city's history as the "Raspberry Capital of the World."
West Metro
June 10, 2016
Gary Greenquist, the store's own PGA Teaching Pro, prepared to tee off on a simulator that replicates the course at Hazeltine National. ] JEFF WHEELER

PGA Tour Superstore hopes golf rebound in Twin Cities has staying power

The 41,000-square-foot retail outlet debuts Saturday in a former Sports Authority in Minnetonka, touted as the largest specialty golf shop in the Twin Cities.
West Metro
June 10, 2016

West metro briefs: Bloomington's Forward 2040 seeks to set course for next 25 years

Music
June 9, 2016
Cheap Trick's lead vocalist Robin Zander early in their set Thursday night.

Review: Cheap Trick plays in Plymouth: Old band, new venue, good times

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band and Plymouth's Hilde Performance Center get thumbs-up from fans.
West Metro
June 9, 2016
Police responded to an officer-involved shooting at an Arby's in Plymouth on Thursday, July 23, 2015

Hennepin County attorney defends decision not to charge Plymouth officer

Mike Freeman said that the case for a lawsuit against the department is "groundless."
West Metro
June 9, 2016
Ben Nordquist of Loeffler Construction stood in the new Tashjian Bee and Pollinator Discovery Center at The Minnesota Arboretum is almost complete Mon

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to buzz with new bee center

The bee center will be the outreach arm of the University of Minnesota's Bee and Pollinator Research Lab.
West Metro
June 9, 2016
A traveler eastbound on Hwy 394/Hwy 12 snapped pictures of some of the sports cars that were racing in the west metro on April 23.

Fine, community service for driver in exotic car pack that raced on I-394

This is the first of 12 cases from the incident.
West Metro
June 9, 2016
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Hot Property: Balsam Apartments in Dayton

West Metro
June 9, 2016
Teri Ross' suit against her homeowners association could serve as an object lesson to others. "I've lived like this for 22 years and they suddenly tel

Lawsuit shows battle in Airbnb era for homeowners groups

Many groups don't have rules to address short-term renting and usually require rentals to be at least for a year.
Music
June 9, 2016
Mary Nye and Laura Menard hung artwork on the fence at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.

Judge rules in favor of Bremer Trust in Prince estate dispute

The special administrator will be allowed to hire entertainment industry experts to help maximize the value of Prince's estate.
West Metro
June 8, 2016
In this file photo, police responded to an officer-involved shooting at an Arby's in Plymouth on Thursday, July 23, 2015.

No charges for Plymouth officer in fatal shooting of man in mental crisis

Derek Wolfsteller had called his family and police asking for help.
West Metro
June 8, 2016
About a dozen St. Louis Park residents protested plans this week for the Bridgewater, a proposed apartment and retail complex at the corner of Excelsi

Protesters of proposed apartment claim St. Louis Park is trying to be 'Minneapolis Jr.'

They say a proposed apartment doesn't fit in their city.
Music
June 8, 2016
Fans waited for Cheap Trick's show to begin Thursday night.

Plymouth amphitheater hosting big name bands

The west-metro city is working to bring national bands to its renovated outdoor amphitheater, once just a space for free community events.
West Metro
June 8, 2016
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3 charged with murder of Wright County teen shot in head

The 19-year-old victim thought she was being taken home but was shot outside of a park and left for dead.
West Metro
June 8, 2016

Five-vehicle wreck in Maple Lake caused by driver fleeing police

Police had called off the pursuit just before the crash.
Music
June 8, 2016
Prince in 1996 on why he lived in Minnesota: "It's so cold, it keeps the bad people out."

Judge to decide by Thursday first conflict over Prince's estate

The trust in charge of Prince's assets says speed and expertise are needed to maximize the estate's value.
Variety
June 7, 2016
Showy lady's slipper

Vandal strikes state flower at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Someone slipped out of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum after vandalizing a rare state flower.

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