West Metro
October 20, 2019
Clovin McVay Credit: Facebook

Patrol IDs man killed in I-35W crash; passenger severely injured

The car veered off the interstate and hit a tree, according to the patrol.
West Metro
October 18, 2019
Stephen Frenz and attorney Douglas Turner walked through City Hall in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@st

Former Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz convicted of felony perjury

Prosecutors might seek jail time for Stephen Frenz; defense plans to appeal.
South Metro
October 17, 2019
Mary Knowlton

No prison for ex-Florida cop who fatally shot Twin Cities retiree during demo

Her husband spoke at sentencing against the plea deal. He was there when his wife of 55 years was shot.
West Metro
October 17, 2019
Hennepin County Sheriff Dave Hutchinson presided over a Monday morning weekly planning meeting at the Sheriff's Department, Minneapolis City Hall. ] G

Hennepin County sheriff encrypts 911 calls and radio traffic, blocking public from listening

The public can no longer hear the Sheriff's Office emergency dispatches in real time.
West Metro
October 15, 2019

Minnetonka psychologist sexually abused client, charges say

Johanna Lamm allegedly accused her client of assaulting her until police discovered evidence against her, the charges said.
West Metro
October 15, 2019

Kulka, Busse face off for Bloomington mayor

Busse looking at 'gutsy endeavors,' Kulka seeks rollback of regulations.
West Metro
October 14, 2019

St. Louis Park couple charged in infant's fentanyl poisoning

St. Louis Park couple's 1-year-old son survived after six days in hospital.
West Metro
October 14, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, seen July 25 in Washington, D.C., reported raising more than $1.1 million in the third-quarter fundraising period.

Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.1 million for re-election bid

Congresswoman's high profile, Trump's attacks help her raise $1.1 million.
South Metro
October 12, 2019

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 13

West Metro
October 11, 2019
iStockphoto.com Teenage hands holding cigarette outdoor.

St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it

Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
West Metro
October 10, 2019
The entrance to Mall of America's new wing. Triple Five Group pledged a 49% stake in the megamall as collateral to win a construction loan for its mas

Bloomington police swamped with calls about hidden cameras in dressing rooms at MOA

The suspect may also be involved in similar cases at Maplewood Mall.
West Metro
October 10, 2019
Bloomington Deputy Police Chief Mike Hartley

Bloomington police add tip line to report violent extremist behavior and mental health issues

Mental health concerns, extremist behavior can be reported anonymously.
West Metro
October 9, 2019
McKinsey & Co. and Mall of America have paired to open up a store at MOA that will test retail concepts to try to increase foot traffic at malls. (Aar

Police investigating hidden cameras in MOA, Maplewood Mall fitting rooms

The suspect allegedly told police he's hidden cameras about 10 times at the Mall of America and other metro malls.
West Metro
October 8, 2019

Val Swedberg, fabric store owner and beloved Byerlys sample lady, dies at 96

Rarely did her "social butterfly" mother visit anybody without something she'd made in hand, daughter Cindi Konitzer said.
West Metro
October 8, 2019

Worker fatally pinned between 2 pieces of excavation equipment in west metro neighborhood

Authorities have yet to identify the man, his employer and the type of work being done at that address in Corcoran.
West Metro
October 7, 2019

Genealogy detective found millions of dollars for lost heirs

West Metro
October 7, 2019
Grounds crew prepared Target Field for Game 3 of American League Division Series between the Twins and the Yankees.

At end of first decade, Target Field has what it needs: A winning team

Monday's game against the Yankees is only the third postseason home game ever to be played at Target Field; the first two, in the ballpark's inaugural 2010 season, were consecutive losses to the Yankees.
West Metro
October 6, 2019
The Seward Concert Band played along West River Parkway between 17 and 18 mile marker during the Twin Cities Marathon. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stu

Good running weather for this morning's Twin Cities Marathon

Some related events were canceled Saturday due to concerns about lightning.
West Metro
October 4, 2019

Global conference speakers say U.S.-Mexico are family, must form beneficial economic union

Mexican ambassador welcomes Minnesotans.
West Metro
October 4, 2019

In Hennepin County, text and e-mail reminders of court dates reduce number of warrants

Hennepin courts report fewer missed hearings.

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