Twin Cities West Metro

West Metro

November 25, 2016

A self-portrait of author Doris Rubenstein, left, and illustrator Howard Fridson, who worked together on "The Journey of a Dollar," a new children's b

How Richfield was a source of inspiration for this children's book author

Doris Rubenstein dedicates "The Journey of a Dollar" to the local friends and family who made it possible.

South Metro

November 25, 2016

A car sits at the scene where an officer-involved shooting occurred early Wednesday at Bren Road and Highway 169 in Edina.

Police: Four suspects in custody in Prior Lake slaying

Charges are expected to be filed early next week, police say.

West Metro

November 25, 2016

Woofington daycare director Monica Tantalean brings the clients back to their glass enclosures on the suites after playtime.

Pet boarding gets plush in west metro, complete with flat-screen TV, spas

Businesses appeal to dog owners who want to spare no cost to pamper their pooches, especially in west metro suburbs where pet spending and ownership is highest.

South Metro

November 24, 2016

Man, woman jailed in connection with Prior Lake slaying

The suspects were each booked on suspicion of second-degree murder.

West Metro

November 24, 2016

Obituary: Mary Lee Whiting, lover of animals, taught dogs – and humans – to do their best

West Metro

November 24, 2016

Hennepin County installed a new frost sensor under pavement in Maple Grove, one of five sensors the county now has across the west and north metro.

Hennepin County expands new frost sensors in west metro suburbs

Hennepin County using devices to warn about problems in water pipes as weather cools.

South Metro

November 24, 2016

Fatal shooting in Prior Lake sets off police chase to Edina

A man was fatally shot early Wednesday at a home in Prior Lake, three suspects fled from the scene in a car, and one of them was shot and wounded by Eden Prairie officers at an Edina highway exit ramp, authorities said.

South Metro

November 23, 2016

The Three Rivers Park District's "Parks on the Go" outreach van is one way the park district is expanding programs to reach residents in inner-ring su

Three Rivers District shifts plan to bring parks to the people

The suburban park system is changing priorities from building up parks and amenities to bringing the massive system right to residents.

West Metro

November 23, 2016

Carver County reverses position on solar energy project

After making plans to deny the permit in September, board members voted to approve the 28-acre project.

West Metro

November 22, 2016

Bloomington ordinance looks to set standards for firearm sales

Mayor says the ordinance addresses land use, not gun control.

West Metro

November 22, 2016

This is part of the graffiti found Wednesday at Maple Grove Senior High School. (A racial epithet and profanity have been cropped from the image.)

School disciplines student for racist messages in Maple Grove bathroom

Osseo Area Schools sends letter to parents notifying them that investigation into racist graffiti has concluded.

West Metro

November 21, 2016

Emil Schmiege’s van was spotted in the Twin Cities Nov. 9. This image has been altered to remove profanity and to blur the license plate.

November 19, 2016

Body pulled from Sun Lake in Chaska

Stage & Arts

November 19, 2016

Artist Bruce Munro stood in one of his light installations that is part of the Winter Light exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum photographed

Landscape Arboretum hosts colorful 'winter light' show

This exhibition is no string of holiday lights. The colorful, luminescent show -- the first of its kind at the Landscape Arboretum -- is immersive and inventive.

West Metro

November 19, 2016