Inspired
Lily the therapy pony retires to the Stall of Fame
After 12 years of working with kids with disabilities, Lily, now 20, has retired at Hold Your Horses, a nonprofit in the west metro area dedicated to equine-assisted therapy.
Stage & Arts
5 public places to discover the work of famed Minnesota artist Siah Armajani
Take a weekend field trip to explore public work by the artist behind the Sculpture Garden walking bridge.
Home & Garden
$5.9M lakeside mansion boasts maximum luxury in exclusive Wayzata neighborhood
The massive home sits along 178 feet of shoreline on Lake Minnetonka.
West Metro
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A partial closure of I-494 in Bloomington on tap for the weekend
The westbound lanes will be shut down between Hwy. 100 and Hwy. 212 until 5 a.m. Monday as crews continue work on the new westbound on ramp at East Bush Lake Road.
West Metro
Two more drug convictions dismissed following Eden Prairie officer's falsified warrant
Dozens of Travis Serafin's cases are under review after he admitted falsifying a search warrant.
West Metro
Mark Haase presenting strong challenge to Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman
Freeman said the last few years have been the most difficult of his tenure, but that he still loves the work. Haase believes it's time for a change.
West Metro
MLB pitcher turned accountant charged with stealing $250K from Fridley business
Ben Hendrickson was an accountant for the flooring company until last year.
West Metro
Cockpit window seal problem forces Delta flight to return to MSP Airport
The flight lasted all of 15 minutes before the emergency landing.
Home & Garden
$5.9M lakeside mansion boasts maximum luxury in exclusive Wayzata neighborhood
The massive home sits along 178 feet of shoreline on Lake Minnetonka.
West Metro
Fernando and Yang vying for Hennepin County Commissioner in District 2
District 2 race features a political newcomer and ex-City Council member.
West Metro
Motorcyclist from Hopkins dies in collision with pickup in Minnetonka
Excelsior Boulevard was closed in both directions for hours, police said.
West Metro
First of many criminal cases dismissed in wake of Eden Prairie police officer's misconduct
County attorney expects 33 cases to be affected; defense lawyer says could be more.
West Metro
Buffalo woman charged with burglary after fleeing in deputy's squad car
Law enforcement from three agencies pursued the stolen squad car along I-94.
Home & Garden
$2.75M private island on Lake Minnetonka comes with home, cottage and beach house
Shorewood retreat feels like a year-round summer camp with 4,000 feet of sandy-bottomed lakeshore.
West Metro
Gov. Dayton resting at Mayo after a second back operation
Surgeries were similar to ones governor underwent in 2012 and 2015.
West Metro
Edina puts brakes on Grandview Green project over Hwy. 100
The 750-foot bridge — widely referred to as a "lid" — would support a public green space over the highway and be surrounded by private development. The city says bridge could still be decades away.
South Metro
Teen cousins accidentally drowned in Chaska pond
Their car veered off the road into the water. Family and friends who stood vigil prepared to gather again to bury the women.
South Metro
Teen cousins found in Chaska pond accidentally drowned, authorities say
Their car veered off the road into the water. Family and friends who stood vigil prepared to gather again to bury the women.
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