West Metro
July 22, 2018
A LimeBike dockless bike. A solar panel in the basket powers the lock. Lime Bike is vying for TC bike-share market.

Dockless LimeBike rentals hit streets of Edina

The long-awaited bikes can be found in 50th & France, Southdale areas.
Home & Garden
July 21, 2018
Rick and Jeanne Carter in the newly remodeled kitchen of their home in Excelsior.

1970s split-level on Lake Minnetonka is transformed for modern living

Older homes are an endangered species on red-hot real estate like Lake Minnetonka.
Home & Garden
July 21, 2018

1970s split-level on Lake Minnetonka is transformed for modern living

Older homes are an endangered species on red-hot real estate like Lake Minnetonka.
South Metro
July 21, 2018

Metro police blotter, July 22

West Metro
July 20, 2018
Patti Sampers places a rose on the steps of the altar in honor of her late husband, Chief Petty Officer James W. Sampers.

Gold Star Wives remember loved ones at national meeting in Twin Cities

The women gathered for a memorial service Friday at Fort Snelling.
West Metro
July 20, 2018
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Hy-Vee will open in Plymouth this fall, taking a spot that was a Cub Foods

Cub had closed the store last week, just as it finishes remodeling another location in Plymouth.
West Metro
July 19, 2018
Shinola's new store in the Galleria in Edina shows more of its expanding product line than the Detroit fashion brand, which started with watches in 20

Shinola resurfaces in the Galleria after North Loop closure

The watch retailer is expanding into electronics, jewelry and leather goods.
West Metro
July 19, 2018
Rendering provided by Met Council A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon. ORG XMIT: MIN1607201316000459 O

Southwest light-rail freight agreements finalized; now feds need to approve

Regional railroad company will receive $18.5 million in settlement.
West Metro
July 19, 2018
After Digi HQ move, Minnetonka revamps business park with giant apartment complex

After Digi HQ move, Minnetonka revamps business park with giant apartment complex

The site is just across Bren Road E. from the proposed Opus Station on the Southwest LRT Green Line extension.
West Metro
July 19, 2018
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 playing a relatively muted role in Hennepin County sheriff's race

As the issue takes hold across the country, Rich Stanek and his two challengers haven't made it a staple of their campaigns.
West Metro
July 18, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon ORG XMIT: MIN1605131425430376 ORG XMIT: MIN1605181436410516 ORG XM

Pact with railroad approved to move Southwest light rail forward

Hennepin County will vote on the $18.5 million deal with TC&W on Thursday.
West Metro
July 18, 2018
The scene of an officer involved shooting in Chanhassen, Minn., on July 13, 2018.

Carver Co. releases 911 transcript in fatal police shooting, deputies' info

One deputy's personnel information includes four disciplinary actions and several awards.
West Metro
July 18, 2018

Minnesota Supreme Court says Victoria council members can stay despite many Open Meeting Law violations

The ruling upholds a previous decision by the Minnesota Court of Appeals, as well as the original district court ruling.
Stage & Arts
July 18, 2018
"Hero's Horse," at the Origami in the Garden at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Sculpture by Robert J. Lang and Kevin Box, (Photo by Jason Boudreau

World-famous origami maverick coming to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

A physicist who has expanded the world of origami in amazing ways is coming to Minnesota.
West Metro
July 18, 2018
The scene of an officer involved shooting in Chanhassen, Minn., on July 13, 2018.

BCA names deputies who fatally shot Chanhassen teen, says he was armed with BB gun, hatchet

Archer Amorosi's funeral is scheduled for Wednesday.
Music
July 18, 2018
The Lennar Corp. has entered an option agreement to purchase 188 acres of land owned by Prince's estate, as seen Tuesday afternoon in Chanhassen.

Neighbors oppose plans for 200 homes on Prince property in Chanhassen

More than 20 neighbors spoke against the project, which they fear will damage neighborhood lakes, clear-cut acres of forest and increase congestion.
West Metro
July 17, 2018
Patrons on the outdoor patio at Lord Fletcher's in Spring Park, Minn.

Orono police investigate two reported druggings at Lord Fletcher's

Authorities recommend that bar patrons keep a close eye on their drinks.
West Metro
July 16, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon ORG XMIT: MIN1605131425430376 ORG XMIT: MIN1605181436410516 ORG XM

Key Southwest light rail agreement allows transit to share corridor with freight

Dispute over 15-mile stretch nearly derailed the project.
South Metro
July 16, 2018
The scene outside the home where sheriff's deputies shot and killed a teenager.

911 call: Chanhassen teen had outburst day before police fatally shot him

The teenager fatally shot outside his family's Chanhassen home last week by sheriff's deputies went into a rage a day earlier after his parents took away his car, prompting a call to 911.
West Metro
July 14, 2018
The scene of an officer involved shooting in Chanhassen, Minn., on July 13, 2018.

Standoff outside Chanhassen home ends with teen shot, killed

The BCA, which is investigating the shooting by Carver County deputies, says a Taser was used before the shooting. Friends identified the 16-year-old as an incoming Minnetonka High junior.

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