West Metro
Police pursuit leads to fatal crash near Bloomington light rail
Incident disrupted light rail service, but no trains were involved, spokesman says.
West Metro
Spring is almost here: Mississippi opens for navigation; area lakes ice-out
Early ice-outs across metro are setting records after warm winter
West Metro
Indian families in Minnesota are on edge after U.S. attacks
About 200 residents last weekend held a peace vigil in Eden Prairie to remember two Indian computer engineers shot last month in a Kansas bar.
West Metro
West Metro
Hennepin County adds staff in effort to fight human trafficking
Hennepin County Board, sheriff's office negotiate a new plan of attack.
South Metro
Winter storm could bring 4-8 inches of snow to southern Minn.
The storm likely will sweep an area from St. Cloud to Minneapolis to Red Wing, according to the watch issued by the Weather Service.
West Metro
Edina erecting barrier to turn away drivers bypassing 169 detours
Hopkins is also feeling the pain from traffic displaced from construction on Hwy. 169.
West Metro
Restoration Hardware unveils plans for new four-story showroom, cafe in Edina
The store will be built in the southwest corner of Southdale Center.
South Metro
Chaska taxidermist aims to preserve animals through art
Tia Annis has opened a taxidermy practice in her home and is taking orders.
West Metro
To snuff out youth tobacco use, Edina considers cutting off legal sales to teens
It would be the first city in the state to implement the age increase.
Eat & Drink
Wayzata restaurant is nearly booked for its first 2 months
Reservations pouring in for Bellecour, which opens March 15 in Wayzata.
West Metro
Pat Elliott wins special election for Richfield mayor
Veteran City Council member will serve through 2018.
West Metro
Minnetonka Park and Ride shooting suspect charged with murder
Marcus Hallmark shot his sister's boyfriend as they changed a flat tire, according to charges.
Eat & Drink
Cooks of Crocus Hill closing its Edina location
The last day for the 19-year-old store and cooking school is March 18.
West Metro
Mortenson buys building near its Golden Valley offices
Mortenson plans to expand its headquarters.
West Metro
Suspect in Minnetonka ramp killing has long criminal history, once took a bullet to abdomen
Man, 25, is in custody but police say motive unclear.
Eat & Drink
Granite City restaurant in St. Louis Park to close
Employees said they were told during a meeting that the final day for the casual dining restaurant is March 26.
West Metro
Bill would abolish Perpich Center; schools' future uncertain
Legislation advances to dissolve agency, but also leaves open possibility of other entities taking over schools.
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