West Metro
November 24, 2017

West metro news briefs: Hennepin County truth-in-taxation hearing set for Nov. 28

West Metro
November 24, 2017
Chris Wilson, the senior director of real estate development at Project for Pride in Living, looks out from the balcony of Oxford Village, a new 51-un

Apartment complex opens in Hopkins exclusively for those with less

The Oxford Village is open to those who make less than 60 percent of the area income.
West Metro
November 24, 2017
Holocaust survivor Judy Meisel at her apartment Monday July 3, 2017 in St. Louis Park, MN.

Minn. Holocaust survivor's help leads to new criminal charges against Nazi guards

The St. Louis Park woman is helping German prosecutors in case against ex-guards.
West Metro
November 23, 2017
Michelle Kennedy grabbed a pack of cigarettes behind the counter for a customer at Vernon BP gas station in Edina, which along with St. Louis Park and

Cities across Minnesota begin to tackle tobacco regulations

Restricting sales has run into economic issues and stout lobbying pressure.
West Metro
November 22, 2017
Braemar Golf Course routinely hosts fundraisers.

Wet weather delays reopening of Braemar Golf Course in Edina until 2019

Seeding time missed due to wet summer and fall.
West Metro
November 21, 2017
Interior of Eden Prairie Center

Man bringing his gun in for service caused Eden Prairie Center lockdown

Police said he was bringing it to a sporting goods store for service.
West Metro
November 21, 2017
Southwest LRT officials toured the area where a 10-foot wall is proposed. Here, Brian Runzel, SWLRT Construction Director, walked under the I-394 Brid

Feds require new study for Southwest light-rail crash wall

The Federal Transit Administration is requiring an additional environmental study of a crash-protection wall that is planned along the proposed Southwest light-rail line. It is unclear whether the study will further delay the embattled $1.9 billion transit project.
West Metro
November 21, 2017
Nathan Lehman

Mentally ill Minneapolis man pleads guilty to killing his parents with screwdrivers

The defendant declined to take a plea deal, a move that could mean a longer sentence.
West Metro
November 21, 2017
A coalition of Twin Cities advocates for immigrants and minority groups plans to showed up at a Hennepin County Board budget hearing to protest rising

Immigration advocates ask Hennepin County Board for legal aid for inmates facing deportation

Many are critical of the Sheriff's Office's relationship with ICE.
Variety
November 21, 2017
Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

Another trendy burger place is coming to Mall of America

There's a new kid on the block in MOA's food scene. Hy-Vee is partnering with the Wahlberg brothers for a restaurant called Wahlburgers that will open in Mall of America in the spring.
West Metro
November 20, 2017
Someone bought a Powerball ticket worth $1 million at Robbinsdale Food Market.

Powerball ticket worth $1 million sold in Twin Cities

West Metro
November 19, 2017

Limo hits, severely hurts man crossing highway northwest of Twin Cities

The crash occurred about 2:20 a.m. on Hwy. 10 near 168th Street NW. in Big Lake, according to the State Patrol.
West Metro
November 19, 2017
Police say someone is going around in Richfield in a model of SUV like this one and posing as an officer.

Man posing as cop pulls over female driver in Richfield, wanted her phone number

This suspect has presented himself as a police officer at least twice, authorities said.
Home & Garden
November 18, 2017
The 1980s interiors were refreshed with a new charcoal Venetian plaster fireplace surround, honed granite hearth and warm maple floors.

A tired '80s tract home in Bloomington gets a stylish refresh

With some strategic modifications, the outdated split-level tract home feels much more connected — and homey.
West Metro
November 17, 2017

West metro police blotter, Nov. 19

West Metro
November 17, 2017

West metro news briefs: Housing complex opens in Hopkins near future light-rail station

West Metro
November 17, 2017
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Contractors try to keep the faith on Southwest light-rail project

New construction bids for $1.9 billion line due Jan. 9.
West Metro
November 17, 2017

Carver County man charged with fatally running over girlfriend with pickup

The markings on Jessica Ludenia's body were consistent with tire tracks, the charges say.
West Metro
November 16, 2017

Minnetonka business park sold for $18.6 million and could get taproom

Business park in Minnetonka is being rebranded.
West Metro
November 15, 2017
Minneapolis Representative Ilhan Omar delivers a speech at the 162nd General Assembly of BIE, in Paris, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017. The Bureau Internati

Minnesota loses bid for 2023 World's Fair; Argentina wins instead

City officials may decide to turn back the former farm acreage, which it had agreed to purchase, to the family that owns it.

Twin Cities West Metro

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