West Metro
February 29, 2020

16-year-old boy in critical condition after being shot in Savage

He was found lying in the parking lot of a Target store Friday evening..
South Metro
February 29, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 1

West Metro
February 28, 2020

Plymouth's West Lutheran High School ordered to overhaul handling of sexual assault, harassment claims

A student reported that she was repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted by male students during the 2014-2015 school year.
West Metro
February 28, 2020
Scott Wagner Credit: Facebook

Man killed in small-plane crash near Rogers was co-owner of gardening retailer

Wagners Greenhouses and Garden Center confirmed the identity.
West Metro
February 26, 2020
Officers Dave Anton, left, and Jeff Albers Credit: Maple Grove Police Department

Police union demands to know why man shot after threatening Maple Grove cops with knife wasn't charged

Explanation sought in case of knife-wielding Maple Grove man.
West Metro
February 25, 2020
John Sheridan-Giese, who has four children at East Union Elementary, joined a crowd of about 50 at the Eastern Carver County School District meeting i

Closing of tiny elementary school in Carver County postponed

Eastern Carver district must cut its budget by $14M after voters rejected a referendum in November.
West Metro
February 24, 2020
Myon Burrell, convicted in the murder of Tyesha Edwards, an 11-year-old girl pierced in the heart by a stray bullet in 2002 while doing homework at he

Freeman defends Klobuchar's handling of 2003 Burrell case

Hennepin County attorney says senator not responsible for Burrell murder conviction.
West Metro
February 23, 2020
From left: Michael Brewster, Harvey Holcombe Credit: Carver County jail

Two athletes at west metro college charged with sex assault of student

One of the suspects described the incident on the Crown College campus as a prank that went awry, the Sheriff's Office said.
West Metro
February 23, 2020
Edina Chamber of Commerce president Lori Syverson, left, and development director Deb Hansen, right, spoke with folks gathered at the new Edina Life T

Edina leads way as area chambers of commerce seek new ways to stay relevant

Suburban chapters focusing on workforce development, well-being rather than the conventional model of business marketing.
West Metro
February 22, 2020
Emergency responders near the scene of a small-plane crash Saturday in the Crow Hassan Park Reserve..

One dead in small-plane crash in Crow Hassan Park Reserve

The plane, which was in the air just 11 minutes, burst into flames after crashing near the Crow River.
South Metro
February 22, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 23

West Metro
February 21, 2020
The South St. Paul Quick-Serv License Center. The Department of Public Safety and its Driver and Vehicle Services division will pay out a total of abo

More than 150,000 Minnesota drivers will receive tiny refund for vehicle transfer overcharge

State overcharged transfer and renewal of titles when done simultaneously.
West Metro
February 20, 2020
Rebecca Nelson

Reward posted for driver who fatally ran over Twin Cities hockey mom in 2003

The Maple Grove woman had just dropped her son at the community center for his game.
West Metro
February 20, 2020
The judges pointed out that while the relevant statute requires the driver to complete the turn to the right of the centerline separating opposite dir

Minnetonka driver wasn't wrong to go wide right on left turn, court says

Motorists should be free to choose either of two lanes while turning left at an intersection without fear of being stopped and ticketed, according to a ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
West Metro
February 19, 2020
Some of the people who attended the community dinner Tuesday at the Chaska Event Center.

In Chaska, a community dinner helps residents see past dividing lines of race and age

The gathering of 220 residents was designed to foster relationships after a series of race-related incidents.
West Metro
February 19, 2020
The Minnehaha headed to Lake Minnetonka's Big Island with a load of passengers.

Steamboat Minnehaha won't venture onto Lake Minnetonka this summer

The property with the only boat launch large enough to accommodate the steamboat won't be available this year.
West Metro
February 19, 2020

Head-on crash kills 60-year-old driver in Wright County

The surviving motorist caused the collision, according to authorities.
West Metro
February 19, 2020
Passengers walked from the light rail platform to the Mall of America at its updated transit station Friday.

New $25M MOA transit station set to welcome visitors 'in style'

About 44 million customers visit the Mall of America every year, with nearly 3 million shoppers and employees using the station and transit as their entry point. "This is the biggest hub for transit in the state of Minnesota," said Metropolitan Chairman Charlie Zelle at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
West Metro
February 18, 2020
Monique Baugh

Parents of slain Mpls. Realtor speak out as suspect makes court appearance

Monique Baugh's parents thanked the community for its support in the evolving case.

Twin Cities West Metro

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