West Metro
3 years in prison for Twin Cities woman's role in staging ex's death, collecting $2M
She and the couple's son, who also was involved in the scheme, are under orders to pay restitution to the insurance company.
West Metro
Number of kids waiting to be adopted in Hennepin Co. quadruples
The jump follows increases systemwide, with jumps in child-protection reports to the county and children placed in foster care.
Music
Judge bars Mixed Blood Theatre's claim against Prince estate
The Minneapolis theater, which took a financial hit when a benefit at Paisley Park was canceled, still hopes for a settlement of its $348,000 dispute.
West Metro
Robbinsdale will get Hy-Vee after all, despite Terrace Theater fallout
A visit from the city's mayor helped sway the grocer to move forward the plan.
West Metro
Hwy. 7 in west metro has reopened after daylong closure
A portion of Hwy. 7 in the west metro closed Wednesday morning after a commercial vehicle hauling an oversized load crashed might not reopen until 6 a.m. Thursday, the State Patrol said.
Music
Prince's estate sues Jay Z over streaming rights to late star's music
The battle has festered for months in Carver County District Court, but on Tuesday, NPG Records Inc. and NPG Music Publishing — Prince's music entities — escalated it with the federal lawsuit.
West Metro
Mall of America creates drop-off, pick-up zones for Uber users
They are located located in the East and West level 1 ramps, the new North entrance, and the Radisson Blu and the JW Marriott hotels.
West Metro
Snapchat pic of dead deer, N-word has attention of Maple Grove police
Posting occurs after racist graffiti was found in school bathroom.
West Metro
Group honored for fighting crime on Lake St. in Minneapolis
Phillips neighborhood residents and businesses use court watch to give judges impact statements before sentencings.
West Metro
Concerns about skyways' impact on downtown still unaddressed
The arrival of the Super Bowl in just over a year has renewed interest in skyways, which some fault for leaving sidewalks empty.
West Metro
Minneapolis weighs new rules to make Uptown more walkable
Full council will hear the proposal to improve walkability on Friday.
West Metro
Developer pitches turning vacant Four Seasons Mall into 'urban-type village'
Vacant Plymouth mall could become an "urban-type village."
West Metro
Hennepin discussing $26M child protection plan that would add nearly 250 staffers
Hennepin County officials seek state aid for a new, $26M family-centered prevention system.
West Metro
Woman run over on Lake Calhoun path ran track at Chanhassen, college
Shurson, who also competed at Chanhassen High School, suffered broken bones and abrasions.
West Metro
HCMC seeks a name change to HHMC, upsetting some county leaders
Hennepin County Medical Center is getting a new name to align it with the county's health care system, but not everyone thinks it's a smart move or necessary.
West Metro
Richfield woman admits killing boyfriend after he wanted sex
The two were in the man's Minneapolis apartment, where he was stabbed in the neck.
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