West Metro
November 1, 2018
The race for Hennepin County sheriff pit challenger Dave Hutchinson, left, against incumbent Rich Stanek.

Sheriff Rich Stanek takes aim at opponent Dave Hutchinson's campaign practices

Hutchinson says he has "no idea" about the nature of the allegations being investigated by Brooklyn Park police.
Eat & Drink
November 1, 2018
Minnetonka chef Josh Hedquist competes on Food Network's 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge.' ORG XMIT: MIN1810311532194740

Minnetonka chef to compete on Food Network's 'Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge'

The chef at Italian restaurant Spasso will be featured in a show hosted by Giada De Laurentiis.
South Metro
October 31, 2018
An updated rendering of a 250,000 square foot indoor water park proposed in front of the Mall of America in Bloomington.

$250 million MOA water park floated as no risk to taxpayers

The city of Bloomington thinks it can build what could be the continent's largest indoor water park next to the Mall of America, while protecting local taxpayers if it's a financial flop.
West Metro
October 30, 2018
High school students made their way across a sidewalk that sits above a tunnel on Hwy. 5 on a visit to Fort Snelling on October 24. A proposed $2 bill

Riverview streetcar route to burrow under Fort Snelling

Some worry about what may be unearthed to make way for the transit line, which is slated to connect downtown St. Paul to MSP and the Mall of America by 2032.
West Metro
October 29, 2018
High court rejects group's bid to halt Bloomington trash plan

High court rejects group's bid to halt Bloomington trash plan

Residents' proposed city charter amendment was ruled unconstitutional.
West Metro
October 29, 2018
Brian Machtemes

Sun Country pilot with loaded gun at Fla. airport jailed; his Minnesota permit not accepted

Police say his Minn. permit to carry not recognized by Florida.
Inspired
October 29, 2018
Rachel Mairose does the intake of pit bull Pixie being given up for adoption because the owner is moving to a trailer park that does not allow the bre

Rachel Mairose's Secondhand Hounds is first-class rescue operation for dogs and cats

In just under a decade, the Twin Cities nonprofit has saved nearly 17,000 at-risk dogs and cats.
West Metro
October 28, 2018
Emergency personnel worked to extricate the victims in this crash.

Sunday morning crash on Hwy. 169 leaves 4 trapped

Emergency personnel were working to extricate the victims.
South Metro
October 27, 2018

Metro police blotter, Oct. 28

West Metro
October 27, 2018
Cesar Altieri Sayoc, in a 2005 booking photo supplied by the Hennepin County Jail.

Court records: Bombing suspect had Minn. criminal charges dropped

Cesar Sayoc was charged with theft and drug possession in cases that were later dismissed.
Inspired
October 26, 2018
Lily, part Haflinger and part fjord, was all business when it came to her job working with children with disabilities.

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
October 26, 2018
The Humphrey Garden at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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
October 26, 2018
This home in Locust Hills, Wayzata, has 178 feet of private Lake Minnetonka shoreline.

$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
October 26, 2018
The intersection of I-494 and I-35W. This is looking northbound I-35W ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE) kyndell.harkness@startribune.com The Gov. Dayt

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
October 25, 2018

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
October 25, 2018
Challenger Mark Haase, left, and Hennepin County attorney Mike Freeman

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
October 25, 2018
Ben Hendrickson

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
October 24, 2018

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
October 23, 2018

$5.9M lakeside mansion boasts maximum luxury in exclusive Wayzata neighborhood

The massive home sits along 178 feet of shoreline on Lake Minnetonka.

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