West Metro
August 9, 2019
The new Hennepin County library in Brooklyn Park.

Hennepin County considering elimination of overdue library fees

West Metro
August 9, 2019
Dayton Leonard Rossetti Carter Credit: Facebook

2 suspects in Maple Grove fatal shooting released without charges

Their attorney said the two are not connected to the crime, and made an agreement to meet detectives for questioning before they were arrested.
West Metro
August 8, 2019
Police and federal authorities are investigating an early morning explosion Saturday at the Dar Al Farooq Islamic Center in Bloomington. No injuries w

FBI agent testifies on discovery of Bloomington mosque bombing suspect's weapons cache

Black duffel with four AR-15s, four shotguns were found during search in Illinois.
West Metro
August 7, 2019
Adrick J. Hare, 20, left, and Adrianna S. Sylvester, 18, were arrested but then released without charges in the fatal shooting of Dayton Leonard Rosse

2 wanted in Maple Grove park shooting death arrested

Police issued a public plea for help in finding them after the slaying of Dayton Leonard Rossetti Carter in Lakeview Knolls Park.
West Metro
August 7, 2019

Charge: Bloomington man's face 'drained of color' when confronted about wife's stabbing death

The two had been shouting at each just before the attack, according to the criminal complaint.
West Metro
August 5, 2019
R. Kelly was indicted last month in New York state on 18 counts. He's also charged in Illinois, and faces multiple lawsuits.

Hennepin County charges singer R. Kelly with sexual misconduct

The R&B singer, whose legal name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, is charged with soliciting a minor in 2001 after she sought an autograph during a promotional event at City Center in Minneapolis.
West Metro
August 5, 2019
The party scene along the shore of Lake Minnetonka's Big Island Saturday afternoon.

Can Lake Minnetonka's Big Island problem be fixed?

Booze and loud music are the least of the worries after a mysterious outbreak sickened 116 people who had been in the water during the July 4th weekend.
West Metro
August 5, 2019
This vehicle was targeted for arson in Edina. Credit: Edina Police Department

Edina offers reward after arsonist sets fire to 10 vehicles

West Metro
August 4, 2019

Collision with Metro Transit bus in west metro leaves car's driver dead

The crash occurred on Olson Hwy. to the east of Hwy. 100.
West Metro
August 4, 2019
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman poses for a portrait in Hennepin County Government Center Thursday, August 1, 2019 after returning from his leav

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman back on the job

Job stress contributed to alcohol abuse. Now he says he's ready for work.
South Metro
August 3, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 4

West Metro
August 2, 2019
Adrick J. Hare, 20, left, and Adrianna S. Sylvester, 18, were arrested but then released without charges in the fatal shooting of Dayton Leonard Rosse

2 sought in fatal shooting in Maple Grove park linked to drug activity

The man was found dead Tuesday morning in Lakeview Knolls Park
West Metro
August 2, 2019
Brian Short and Karen Preiss Short, with their three kids, Madison, Brooklyn and Cole.

Suit claims Park Nicollet didn't do enough to treat Lake Minnetonka man who killed family, himself

Park Nicollet says it gave appropriate care to Brian Short, who killed his wife and children.
West Metro
August 2, 2019
St. Louis Park City Council Member Margaret Rog (left) spoke with Kim Erickson during her office hours that she held in a parklet in St. Louis Park on

St. Louis Park tries out a parklet

Supporters hope the popular seating spaces will enliven streets, improve walkability and build community.
West Metro
August 2, 2019

Man drowns in Maple Grove lake after police pursuit

It began hours earlier, when Corcoran and Rogers officers were trying to track down a black sedan involved in suspicious activity.
Curious Minnesota
August 2, 2019
Miguel Fidler (12) of Edina celebrated after scoring a goal in the third period. Edina beat Duluth East by a final score of 3-2. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgo

Why does everyone love to hate Edina?

The "cake eaters" of Edina have been a target for generations. Why all the hate? Curious Minnesota tackles this reader question.
West Metro
August 2, 2019
Nancy Edwards, a 74 year old with cancer, relies on the income she gets for renting out her boat dock. Now the City of Orono is taking her to court, c

Woman charged with illegally renting her dock in Orono will not go to trial

The city agreed to suspend prosecution of Nancy Edwards, 75, who has for years relied on income from renting out her boat dock along with her home.

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