West Metro
August 1, 2019
This is the scene at the Mall of America where a boy was thrown nearly 40 feet to the floor below in April. Credit: Aaron Lavinsky, Star Tribune

Boy thrown from Mall of America balcony moved out of intensive care

He was removed to an inpatient rehab program at another hospital, his family said.
West Metro
August 1, 2019

Superhero for a day

Wellbeats Superhero Training Camp at Minikahda Vista Park in St. Louis Park on Wednesday, July 31, 2019.
West Metro
August 1, 2019

Clowning around is serious business

The Mooseburger Clown Arts Camp is a 6-day program for people who want to learn to be "real" clowns -- at parties, .
West Metro
July 31, 2019

Driver fleeing police dies in six-vehicle pileup in Chaska

The crash occurred at Hwy. 41 and Hwy. 212 following a police pursuit
West Metro
July 31, 2019
Viburnum leaf beetle larvae and damage.

Invasive viburnum leaf beetle discovered in Minnesota

State has received several reports and confirmed a sighting in Eden Prairie.
West Metro
July 31, 2019

Maple Grove woman charged in drunken boating incident that seriously injured 2 teens

The boy and girl crashed into a dock during a birthday party on Eagle Lake.
West Metro
July 30, 2019
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene

Hennepin County Board approves increase in wheelage tax

That will raise $10 million annually, still short of the $25 million that public works officials told the board it needs for long-term upkeep.
West Metro
July 30, 2019

Driver fleeing police dies after crashing into five vehicles in Chaska

Several people were taken to area hospitals after the six-vehicle pileup on Hwy. 41 near Hwy. 212.
West Metro
July 30, 2019

Man found dead in Maple Grove park was shot

The man was found in Lakeview Knolls Park on Tuesday morning.
West Metro
July 29, 2019
Construction on the Nolan Mains apartments near 50th and Halifax continue, slowing traffic for shoppers in Edina. (Zoe Jackson/Star Tribune)

Construction headaches at 50th & France in Edina to continue through fall

Some businesses closed during redevelopment of Edina shopping district.
West Metro
July 29, 2019

Man pleads guilty of videotaping himself raping unconscious women

Jeffrey Eldred, 33, of Shoreview will be sentenced Sept. 30.
West Metro
July 29, 2019

Man who faked death is sentenced to more than three years for life insurance claim

Igor Vorotinov, 55, pleaded guilty in May and will serve 41 months.
South Metro
July 27, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 28

West Metro
July 27, 2019
More than 100 people packed a St. Louis Park City Council session as the Pledge of Allegiance debate raged.

For St. Louis Park residents, the pledge protest came as an unwelcome surprise

They say people from other cities and states overwhelmed the debate.
West Metro
July 26, 2019
A woman watched as commuters navigated Portland Avenue southbound during the evening rush hour Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@star

Hennepin County Board to consider doubling annual wheelage tax

The board is considering a $10 increase to pay for road, bridge repairs.
West Metro
July 26, 2019
FILE - This April 13, 2014, file photo, shows the Internal Revenue Service headquarters building in Washington. Efforts to combat an escalating tax fr

Medina man convicted of tax evasion for cat-and-mouse game of nearly 20 years with IRS

Randal S. Brinkman and his wife own 50% of a successful Twin Cities commercial remodeling business.
West Metro
July 26, 2019

Maple Grove man charged with killing mother, beating father

Authorities say Matthew G. Witt, 42, violently beat both his parents, killing his mother at their lakeside home.
West Metro
July 26, 2019

Rogers woman charged with causing newborn's death during drinking binge

Toxicology testing showed the newborn had 0.234 percent blood-alcohol level, according to the criminal complaint.
South Metro
July 26, 2019

Authorities ID woman pulled from fiery wreck by passersby in Shakopee

Injuries from the impact of the crash killed the Hopkins woman, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office.
West Metro
July 25, 2019
Arthur Lehmann, 'a shining example' of living a full and independent life, dies at 55

Arthur Lehmann, 'a shining example' of living a full and independent life, dies at 55

Lehmann, of Plymouth, died July 17 after a brief battle with melanoma.

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