South Metro
Life in prison, no parole for Shakopee man for murder of girlfriend
The woman's body was badly bruised, bloody and "unrecognizable" when found by police, according to the charges.
West Metro
Water main break, sinkhole close Chaska's Pioneer Trail
The Thursday morning commute is likely to be affected, police said.
West Metro
Minnesota athlete, teacher and coach Marty Carlson dies at 91
After leaving the Yankees organization and getting his college degree, Carlson had a long career as a high school teacher and coach in Bloomington.
West Metro
Former Hennepin County Attorney Tom Johnson receives two honors
Former Hennepin County attorney also honored with "Tom Johnson Day."
West Metro
Charges: McDonald's manager in Maple Grove repeatedly raped 14-year-old employee
The McDonald's is located near Bass Lake Road and Interstate 494, according to police.
West Metro
Hennepin County makes commitment to convert entire vehicle fleet to electric
Going all-electric depends on investment in charging stations, infrastructure.
West Metro
His wife thought he was kidding. Now Mound man makes living as bladesmith
Jason Kraus has competed in TV shows and runs a business in Carver.
West Metro
Trump flag fallout: Jordan team pulls out of MLK Day game in Minneapolis
Jordan was to have played Minneapolis Patrick Henry at the invitational event hosted at Minneapolis Roosevelt, but Jordan feared "something happening to the players."
West Metro
Man dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Park apartments
Incident at Louisiana Court Apartments began as a call on a domestic dispute.
Home & Garden
Dramatic Edina garden is fit for European estate
An inÂteÂriÂor deÂsignÂer's forÂmal terÂraced backÂyard feaÂtures grand visÂtas and inÂtiÂmate foÂcal points.
South Metro
West Metro
Ice Castle opens in Excelsior
Guests toured the Ice Castle Friday, Jan. 18, 2019 in Excelsior, Minn. The experience is built using hundreds of thousands of icicles hand-placed by professional ice artists.
West Metro
Minnetonka schools, Jewish community denounce photo of Nazi salute, sign
An image depicting two Minnetonka High School students spread on social media, prompting a note from the district.
Inspired
Edina ski instructor Kitty Matthews has been teaching 50 years
The Professional Ski Instructors of America and the American Association of Snowboard Instructors have recognized her achievement with a 50-year pin.
West Metro
New Hennepin County mental health facility on hold
County study says vacant building not an affordable option for secure facility.
West Metro
Ruling: Deputy justified in shooting defiant man with knife in Crystal home
The standoff lasted about 3 hours as authorities tried to get the domestic abuse suspect to drop his weapon.
West Metro
Teen killed in crash that had shut down part of Hwy. 610 in Maple Grove
One vehicle was involved in the crash at Elm Creek Boulevard about 3:25 a.m.
West Metro
Charges: Ex-Columbia Heights teacher filmed sex assault of underage former student
"Police are also aware of additional victims who have been contacted by [Laskowski] about recording pornographic videos together," the charges read.
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