West Metro
Edina leaders, residents at loggerheads on future development
City weighs its evolving footprint against residents' resistance to apartment towers near Southdale.
West Metro
Hennepin County hires director to reduce racial and other disparities
Alex Tittle held a similar role for the construction of U.S. Bank Stadium.
West Metro
Fugitive recovery agents find man shot dead in Medicine Lake home
Agents were attempting to arrest the man when they heard a loud bang
West Metro
Richfield couple in 90s found in home with one dead, one hurt in fall
Their neighbors said the news has left them shaken and saddened.
West Metro
Wife jailed in Bloomington man's beating death is released without charges
Officers were called to the house to respond to a domestic dispute.
West Metro
Car veers off road in Wayzata, lands upside down; driver seriously hurt
The victim was taken by air ambulance to North Memorial Medical Center.
West Metro
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Anoka-Hennepin, Minnesota's largest school district, begins work on its biggest construction project ever
Voters approved $249 million to expand or renovate all of the district's schools.
West Metro
Child hospitalized after being pulled from Edina pool
The child was found at the bottom of a pool at an apartment complex and was rushed to Fairview Southdale Hospital.
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Suburban police taking a closer look at body cameras
Bloomington, Robbinsdale and Savage are among departments considering utilizing devices.
West Metro
Man critical after being shot at Crystal Skate Park
An 18-year-old man was in critical condition Friday night after being shot at the Skate Park in Crystal, police said.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board OKs cash infusion for Southwest LRT
Several milestones must be reached this summer to keep the project on track.
West Metro
Walgreens adding store in Mall of America
The locale is smaller than a typical store for the national drugstore chain.
Stage & Arts
Artworks bloom amid the 38,000 tulips at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
At the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, sculptures and other artworks are part of the growth plan.
West Metro
Met Council approves bigger budget for Southwest rail
Now it's up to Hennepin County to pay $204 million more for the transit project.
West Metro
Hopkins superintendent makes history
The first woman and person of color leading the west metro school district, Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed is part of a changing face of leadership serving a student body that is increasingly diverse, too.
West Metro
'Pomp and Circumstance' at Kinderberry Hill in Eden Prairie
The preschool graduation ceremony at Kinderberry Hill in Eden Prairie on Wednesday included 19 total graduates and was complete with cap and gowns, a walk down the aisle to "Pomp and Circumstance," and a musical performance.
West Metro
Blows to head kill Bloomington man; wife jailed
Police located the man in the home; he was unconscious and died a few hours later.
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