West Metro
Mayors Melvin Carter of St. Paul, Jim Hovland of Edina are named to national Climate Mayors committee
They are joining 22 other mayors from across the country committed to battling global warming.
South Metro
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$2 million grant awarded to Minnesota for sex assault investigations
The money is intended for testing rape kits, aiding victims and other uses.
South Metro
Driver jailed after striking, killing pedestrian in Bloomington
The crash happened Tuesday night near 98th Street and Newton Avenue S.
West Metro
Plan for bike lane riles St. Louis Park residents
The City Council will vote on the plan in February.
South Metro
Charges: Man's anti-Muslim bias fuels violent tirade outside Bloomington apartments
He broke window of car owned by a Muslim man, spewed racial slurs during outburst, according to the charges.
West Metro
Minnesota Sikhs celebrate 550th anniversary of their faith
Minnesota adherents reach out to mark faith's founding.
West Metro
Bloomington City Council decides to take no action on community center at Valley View Park
The council decided not to move forward with predesign of a community center at Valley View Park and will explore other options next year.
West Metro
Bloomington City Council considers Valley View site for Community Center
Bloomington proposal faces some opposition.
West Metro
Minnetonka schools' open enrollment under state scrutiny
State action comes after receiving evidence showing the district accepts nonresident students on a first-come, first-served basis, and without conducting lotteries.
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Lake Minnetonka gets stricter rules against sewage discharge from boat toilets
New rule is an effort to prevent another outbreak of illness.
South Metro
Case dismissed in rape of Valleyfair employee after mixed up DNA test
His attorney discovered that DNA tests had been mixed up.
Politics
Recount an exact match: Minnetonka council seat goes to challenger by 3 votes
More than 1,700 votes were cast.
West Metro
Space shuttle mock-up may be headed for Bloomington as part of proposed Challenger Learning Center
STEM center could house space shuttle mock-up.
West Metro
Woman, 87, who was run over near New Hope church has died
Her husband also was hit in the 4800 block of Boone Avenue.
West Metro
Ex-McDonald's manager in Twin Cities admits raping 14-year-old employee
The teen said her boss raped her in the cooler, according to the charges.
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