South Metro
March 3, 2018
A zip line made by Spectrum Sports, the likely vendor of the Three Rivers system.

High-flying activities coming to Three Rivers parks

Western suburban parks leaders hope to boost interest with portable zipline, planetarium.
West Metro
March 2, 2018
Prince performs in California in 1985.

Prince heirs say excessive lawyer's fees will leave nothing for inheritance

Estate has been estimated to be worth $100 million to $300 million before tax.
West Metro
March 1, 2018
Drury builds first Minnesota hotel at prime Bloomington corner

Drury builds first Minnesota hotel at prime Bloomington corner

Cape Girardeau, Mo.-based Drury Southwest Inc. received unanimous approval from the Bloomington City Council to build a 214-room Drury Plaza Hotel on the 3.8-acre parcel located next to the Minnesota Center office building and just north of the Interstate 494 and France Avenue interchange.
West Metro
March 1, 2018
Sheriff Richard Stanek said Thursday that all 45 cities in Hennepin County are now equipped with the anti-overdose medication Narcan (photo by Trevor

Sheriff: All first responders in Hennepin County will be equipped with anti-overdose drug

It's part of an effort to curb rising overdose deaths in the county.
West Metro
March 1, 2018

Girl, 6, dies of injuries suffered in Richfield bus-car crash

Her father, brother and sister were also injured Monday.
Local
February 28, 2018

See which Minnesota hospitals had medical mistakes last year

Minnesota's hospitals have publicly reported preventable errors since 2005. Look up how many have happened by hospital, year or the type of error.
West Metro
February 28, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon ORG XMIT: MIN1605131425430376 ORG XMIT: MIN1605181436410516 ORG XM

Judge rules against residents who challenged SWLRT route

Minneapolis residents had tried to block the $1.9 billion Southwest light-rail project by arguing that the Metropolitan Council violated federal law when it chose to route the rail line through the Kenilworth corridor.
South Metro
February 28, 2018
Moving day at Winter Park: The Vikings turn into packers

Moving day at Winter Park: The Vikings turn into packers

Memories get packed along with papers, weights, uniforms for move to new practice facility in Eagan opening Monday.
West Metro
February 27, 2018

Child critical after bus crash in Richfield; driver may have run stop sign

A 6-year-old girl remains in critical condition at Hennepin County Medical Center.
West Metro
February 27, 2018

Correctional officer being investigated after female inmate calls radio show, alleges sexual abuse

Hennepin County officials would only confirm that there is an open investigation into an unspecified incident.
West Metro
February 27, 2018
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School hockey team is heading to the Twin Cities for a national tournament.

11 days after shooting, Fla. school wins berth in national hockey tourney in Twin Cities

After winning state title, it will be here next month for tournament.
West Metro
February 27, 2018
Orono High School students arrived by bus at the school Thursday, a day after a threat was posted, causing Orono schools to go on lockdown.

$30,000 raised for family of boy who triggered Orono lockdown

On the GoFundMe page, the organizing Orono parent wrote that the boy has autism, a fact that she said "is an overriding piece that everybody needs to keep in mind" when considering his social media posts.
Local
February 26, 2018

Find the hottest Twin Cities housing markets of 2017

For the second year, the Star Tribune compared home sale data in the Twin Cities to determine which cities had the hottest markets in 2017. How did your city fare?
West Metro
February 24, 2018
Paul Teeter and Anna Case looked at the tile work in their new 2,100 square-foot, three-bedroom home Wednesday Feb 21, 2018 in Richfield, MN.

Hottest Twin Cities housing market still is Richfield

In-demand communities have affordable homes along commuter routes. Low-key Little Canada and Brooklyn Center posted the biggest gains in the index compiled by the Star Tribune.
West Metro
February 24, 2018
Josiah Adjei, 6, right, gave a closer look to Pepper the humanoid robot as he, his siblings and cousins took a group photo in the Mall of America's ro

Mall of America tests robots, chatbot as it looks to improve visitor experience

MOA is employing technology to improve customer service, and keep people coming to the mall.
West Metro
February 24, 2018
The view of the proposed water treatment plant at Southdale Center from France Avenue. The city is expected to vote on the construction of the plant a

Edina wants a more 'iconic' water treatment plant

The City Council wants architects to come back with a bolder design for the Southdale Center project.
West Metro
February 24, 2018

West metro news briefs: St. Louis Park City Council OKs $5.5 million street, sidewalk project

West Metro
February 24, 2018

Jack Thurnblad, who coached Wayzata boys' basketball to state title before move to Carleton College, dies at 96

West Metro
February 24, 2018

West metro police blotter, Feb. 25

West Metro
February 24, 2018
Three former Minnesota Vikings ñ Rufus Bess, Mike Morris and Dave Osborn (all in back row) ñ attended Wright Countyís annual child fost

Wright County says that needs for child protection services have grown

Social workers responsible for dealing with child abuse are stretched thin, director says.

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