West Metro
Former Hopkins mayoral candidate awaiting trial after alleged threat to kill federal judge
Robert Phillip Ivers, 65, alarmed residents after using racist language at candidate forum last year.
West Metro
Federal marshals cuffed, removed from MSP plane after flash of gun
Airport spokesman Patrick Hogan defended the airport officers' actions and spelled out in detail why they had no choice but to detain the men.
West Metro
Hennepin County finalizes deal for legal services for residents facing deportation
County Board finalized a $275,000 contract 4-3.
West Metro
Twin Cities man charged with assisting in wife's suicide
Thomas Houck admitted he filled a bag with nitrogen gas as his wife held it over her head.
West Metro
Police: Plymouth man facing fraud charges threatens suicide, prompting long standoff
Confrontation ends with Matthew Tieva in custody.
West Metro
Man admits downing 10 tequila shots, driving wrong way on I-94, killing 2 teens
If accepted by the judge, the plea deal means he will serve about 5 years in prison.
West Metro
Stolen from his owner's car, Goldy the dog is safely home, Chaska police say
Goldy was located and returned to his owners Sunday.
West Metro
Annual BreakAway Kids Tri at Elm Creek Park Reserve
YMCA CycleHealth hosted the annual BreakAway Kids Tri at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove for 750 young participants to swim, bike and run to the finish line.
South Metro
Music
It's the end time for Flyte Tyme, Edina studio that was home to Minneapolis Sound
Flyte Tyme Studios — the hit factory of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis — will be razed for a housing complex.
Variety
Lake Minnetonka's hometown paparazzi snaps boaters at play
Minnetonka goes Hollywood as boaters smile for the Tonka Paparazzi's camera.
Inspired
Robbinsdale woman travels to the world's poorest countries, bearing one simple gift
Ceallaigh Anderson Smart runs a charity with an unusual focus: traveling to impoverished countries to make photo portraits of people who don't have any pictures of their own.
West Metro
Officers being outfitted with camera-mounted guns in west metro
While a suburb says gun-mounted cameras are cheaper than body cameras, the Minnesota ACLU said they should not be a substitute for them.
Eat & Drink
Former Perkins in Golden Valley transformed into sleek southeast Asian eatery
Owner of Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine opening her second restaurant focusing on the traditions of her native Laos.
West Metro
Man's body found in wildlife refuge creek in Bloomington
Discovery was made by someone walking on a trail.
West Metro
Woman killed in Eden Prairie home; husband arrested
The suspect is jailed on suspicion of murder; police have yet to address a motive.
Eat & Drink
Restaurateur Thom Pham charged with 38 counts of tax fraud
Investigators say he underreported sales at Thanh Do restaurant in St. Louis Park.
West Metro
Truck driver lost control in I-94 crossover crash that killed 1 in Maple Grove
The freeway was shut down for about 6 hours after a semi crossed the median and stuck on-coming vehicles, killing at least one person.
Politics
2018 Minnesota primary election results
Tina Smith and Karin Housley advance in U.S. Senate race. Ilhan Omar wins Fifth District primary; Keith Ellison takes DFL race for attorney general.
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