West Metro
Wayzata officer struck, killed while clearing Hwy. 12 debris
A car hit officer William Mathews, who had pulled over to the side of the eastbound highway to clear the road. The driver stopped and was cooperating but has been booked into jail.
West Metro
Chaska couple escape San Juan on Twitter-famous Delta flight that pierced Irma's bands
The Delta flight was the last one into San Juan before Irma hit and quickly loaded passengers to return to the U.S.
West Metro
Le Sueur man sentenced to 32 years in stabbing death of Eden Prairie man, 74
Nathan Foth broke into the home of Allen Retzer in July 2016 and stayed in his basement for two days before killing him.
West Metro
ID'd: Woman killed in 6-vehicle crash on Hwy. 169
The semi hit one vehicle, kept going and hit another, the patrol said.
West Metro
Six aboard Air Reserve bus injured in I-94 crash near Monticello
The bus, carrying military personnel, rolled over while the semi veered into a ditch.
West Metro
Months later, Edina residents argue for or against Arden Park renovation
Project would remove a fishing hole and affect all of Minnehaha Creek.
West Metro
Pipe bomb found in Carver County mailbox is detonated
No injuries or permanent damage was reported.
West Metro
Orono mom found dead with 5-year-old son left suicide note lamenting custody rift
Gina Summers and her son Jude, 5, were discovered dead Monday.
West Metro
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Murder-suicide suspected in hanging of woman, boy, 5, in Orono home
A woman listed as being the homeowner was involved in a custody battle.
Music
Appeals court reaffirms that 5 claiming to be Prince heirs are not
Ruling reaffirms the list of six people who are eligible to inherit the $100 million to $300 million fortune.
West Metro
Toddler Tuesday at Mall of America
Toddler Tuesdays is a program that provides events, free entertainment and discounts especially for toddlers. Events include special character appearances, arts and crafts, story time and much more! Events are every Tuesday from 10 a.m. until noon and are free and open to the public.
West Metro
MSP noise concerns pushing to new corners of Twin Cities
Citizens' group says thousands more metro residents are affected by the din of planes, and the noise has increased 30 percent since 2014.
South Metro
Motorcyclist killed in I-494 crash after chase by Edina police is identified
Authorities said the cycle was seen speeding on southbound Hwy. 100 and fled west on 494. An Edina police supervisor called a halt to the chase before the crash, they added.
West Metro
Charges: Mound man led $1 million Ponzi scheme to line his own pockets
Jeremy Lundin used investor money to buy vehicles, trips and pay off personal debts, court records say.
West Metro
After almost 40 years, man who helped bring MOA to Bloomington retires
"I was convinced that this was something we should do," Larry Lee remembers. "All I needed to do was say, 'This is important.' "
South Metro
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Girl Scouts open up Little Free Pantry in Chaska
Chaska Troop 1554 makes toiletries, nonperishables available 24/7 to anyone in need.
West Metro
West Metro
Plymouth police: Husband's kidnapping, ransom was a hoax
"He wanted a few days away from his wife, and this was his alibi," said Plymouth police Sgt. Keith Bird.
West Metro
Charges: Man on meth driving truck struck, killed driver on Hwy. 169
Savage man charged with criminal vehicular homicide.
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