West Metro
Serial burglar suspected in more than 100 cases faces new charges
Brian S. Williams made his initial court appearance Thursday after being charged with third-degree burglary.
Politics
Hennepin County to relocate Southdale misdemeanor, traffic court cases elsewhere
The Edina location will close for good starting Feb. 1 as the building is slated to be razed.
West Metro
Minnetonka police warn of thieves targeting unlocked vehicles
Police will sent extra patrols to the area southeast of County Road 101 and Lake Street Extension
West Metro
Edina piano teacher offers lessons in music and life
Patricia Langer of Edina, a piano teacher since 1969, helps her students achieve at the highest level.
South Metro
Dec. 27: With spigot open, southwestern Minnesota towns flourish
No longer just a pipe dream, far-sighted water system set up parched towns for growth.
West Metro
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New Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson hits ground running on first full day
Wherever he stopped during the day, Dave Hutchinson repeated his campaign promise to be "a sheriff that truly represents all residents."
West Metro
Arson suspected in fire at Chaska picnic pavilion
The fire destroyed a picnic pavilion on Lake Grace that was not in use.
West Metro
Ceremony marks a first for Hennepin County: 'This seat belongs to the people who look like me'
A new sheriff is in town for Hennepin County, while the first commissioners of color took office.
West Metro
Tax break for poor areas boosts Mall of America district
Zones meant to help the poorest neighborhoods.
Variety
Deer hunter bags a million bucks for wife with Minnesota Lottery raffle purchase
The second $1 million payout in the annual drawing went to a man from Ely.
South Metro
West Metro
Opinion: Minn. law doesn't require mayor's Facebook page be made open to the public
Though the opinion is only advisory in nature, experts on government data law said it "shocked" them.
Inspired
Coffee shop is a safe and fun gathering spot for St. Louis Park students
High school students wanted their own place to socialize, study and destress. So they created one.
West Metro
Registered predatory sex offender in Mpls. charged with another rape
Suspect was on supervised release at the time after sex assault count dropped in 2016 plea deal.
West Metro
Former GOP state legislator William 'Bill' Belanger dies at 90
Belanger had a long career of public service in Bloomington.
West Metro
Lake Minnetonka New Year's Ice Dive
To celebrate the New Year, Minnesotans braved the frigid temperatures and Lake Minnetonka for the 29th Annual ALARC Ice Dive from the from the shoreline at the public docks in Excelsior, MN, Tuesday, January 1
West Metro
Vehicle with 2 abducted teens flees police at 110 mph before crashing
Five people in the vehicle were checked for injuries and released, and two boys, ages 16 and 17, were arrested in what police said was a case of robbery.
West Metro
Driver, 19, dies in collision in northwest Twin Cities
Saturday's crash near Zimmerman involved multiple cars; two hurt.
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