West Metro
Minnesota boaters face a new regulation, speed rules for Memorial Day
New law this year requires carbon monoxide detectors on boats with enclosed cabins.
West Metro
South Metro
In Shakopee, Sioux finding ways to recycle rainwater
The project will reuse storm runoff for residential lawns.
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![George Heinen,8, showed a catfish he and his friends cut up earlier for bait. He enjoys coming to his favorite fishing spot.] A secluded fishing hole](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/RW7SSSUN23W2RMA55PIUTV4XWY.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Fans of prized Edina fishing hole, Minnehaha Creek rapids fight to save them
Some in Edina head to the City Council on Tuesday to oppose the plan to alter the creek in Arden Park.
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Plymouth explores setting earlier bar close, penalizing Cowboy Jack's
The city says five DWI arrests so far this year involved people who drank at Cowboy Jack's.
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Man arrested in slaying of mother, father in Eden Prairie home
They hadn't seen him for weeks and were fearful of his past violent behavior.
South Metro
Driver strikes MnDOT 'crash truck' protecting workers in Bloomington
Patrol said the motorist was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the truck along Hwy. 77.
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BCA: Teen shot by Crystal police aimed pellet gun at officers
A young man shot multiple times in a park by Crystal police Wednesday had a history of severe mental illness, according to his mother.
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Maplewood woman found guilty in overdose death of Chanhassen man
The judge expects to rule on a second case after closing arguments are filed July 3.
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Son arrested in slaying of Eden Prairie couple
They hadn't seen him for weeks and were fearful of his past violent behavior.
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Annandale nursing home is faulted in patient's death
The Health Department cited the care center for neglect, pointing to policy shortcomings.
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School bus driver jailed, suspected of being on drugs when she dropped kids in New Hope
A witness called 911 and alerted authorities to the driver traveling "on the shoulder and erratically," according to the State Patrol.
South Metro
Our changing region: See how the Twin Cities has changed in 50 years
The Twin Cities has changed dramatically since the founding of the Met Council 50 years ago.
West Metro
Repeat offender reaches plea deal in Mpls. torture rape, avoids life without parole
However, the 37-year-old defendant could go from prison into confinement into the state's sex offender treatment program.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board approves Diversion Solutions to run its diversion program
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said his office will closely watch the company.
West Metro
Target asks Minnetonka to delay vote on liquor store, mulls existing one
Target officials said they will look to buy an existing liquor store rather than add a new one.
West Metro
With rent spike, longtime tenants forced to face cost of living in Edina
The manager of a modest 61-unit complex in Edina says that while he realizes the new rents are a dramatic hike, they represent the cost of living in the city, one of the most affluent suburbs in the metro area.
Home & Garden
Tonkadale's new owner grew up tending plants at grandparents' garden center
Tonkadale's new owner grew up getting her hands dirty at her grandparents' garden center in Minnetonka. Now she's ready to cultivate a new generation of growers.
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