West Metro
St. Louis Park Holocaust survivor to receive FBI award for civil-rights activism
Judy Meisel will receive award at Chaska exhibit of survivors' portraits.
West Metro
Equipment crushes person at metro auto dealership
The incident occurred at the business near I-394 and Hwy. 169.
West Metro
Man drowns in Bloomington hotel bathtub
The man "may have slipped on the floor and fell back into the tub," said a Sheriff's Office spokesman.
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Historic Fort Snelling renovation to start this fall
Cavalry barracks will be transformed into the visitors center.
Eat & Drink
Burger Friday: Edina's first taproom has a first-rate cheeseburger
Tucked away in an industrial park, Wooden Hill Brewing Co. is worth seeking out.
West Metro
Defendant halts trial, admits killing man outside Father's Day gathering in Robbinsdale
A conviction would have meant life in prison without parole.
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How icy is it? Watch Minnesotan expertly shovel driveway on hockey skates
In Maple Grove, Josh Hagemeyer decided to work smarter, not harder in his efforts to clear snow from his mother's driveway.
West Metro
Dayton, other Minn. cities trying to cope with court ruling limiting road improvement fees
The moratorium on new construction in one of Hennepin County's fastest-growing cities came after Supreme Court call.
West Metro
Carver gets $1 million state grant to build infrastructure for relocating Lakeview Industries
Lakeview Industries is moving to the new site from neighboring Chaska.
Eat & Drink
West Metro
Dayton mayor allegedly stole thousands from festival
He's repaid $4,500 to city of Dayton but still owes $8,710, the criminal complaint says.
West Metro
Jury convicts participant in armed robbery spree targeting Twin Cities auto parts stores
Some employees were bound with zip ties during the holdups, authorities said.
West Metro
Hennepin County jail and workhouse to tackle opioid addiction deaths head on
A study revealed that large numbers of the inmates overdose and die shortly after they are released from custody.
West Metro
Chaska plans to create an attraction-filled public square
Officials hope that City Square West will enhance walkability and diversity.
West Metro
Chaska woman found dead outside of car; weather may be factor
Carver County deputies on Monday found a vehicle parked off the road, and the body of Amy Bridget Debower, 46, near the car.
Inspired
Late in life, Minnesotan taught himself taps to honor veterans
Gary Marquardt was dismayed after hearing a recorded rendition of taps played at a military funeral. So, four years ago, he learn to play.
West Metro
Hennepin County's district court in Edina has closed
It comes ahead of plans to demolish the 45-year-old building.
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