South Metro
March 5, 2020
TanyaMarie Miller, left, and Taran Cortez Miller.

Man fatally shot teen in Savage Target parking lot during drug deal with son, charges say

Taran Cortez Miller, of Prior Lake, and his 16-year-old son are charged with second-degree murder, while TanyaMarie Miller, 43, is charged with aiding an offender after the fact.
South Metro
March 4, 2020
Samuel Keezer Credit: Facebook

Teen shot dead in Target parking lot in Savage ID'd; couple and son jailed

The 16-year-old was shot in the head Friday outside the store, according to the medical examiner.
South Metro
March 4, 2020

Savage police arrest three in fatal shooting of teen in Target parking lot

Two adults and one juvenile were arrested Tuesday.
West Metro
March 3, 2020
Under a proposal recommended by city staff, parking on Wooddale Avenue between 44th Street and 42 1/2 Street in St. Louis Park would be removed to mak

Plan for controversial bike lane wins approval in St. Louis Park

Construction on Wooddale Avenue could begin this fall.
West Metro
March 3, 2020
Steven Markey worked as an office assistant in Minneapolis at the time of his death in June 2019.

17-year-old admits to shooting, killing man in car in NE. Minneapolis

The 39-year-old man was targeted for robbery by the Coon Rapids teen and his younger accomplice, according to prosecutors.
West Metro
March 2, 2020
West Metro
March 2, 2020
Carrie LaMott Credit: Facebook

Woman dead in bathtub, husband shot in head at home west of Twin Cities

Authorities say scene appeared to be attempted murder-suicide.
West Metro
March 2, 2020

Jury rules in favor of airport police officer in whistleblower case

Whistleblower said he was denied promotions after reporting on colleague.
West Metro
March 2, 2020
Eaglebrook Church pastor Bob Merritt, right, thanked his staff and congregation at his retirement service on Sunday, March 1.

Thousands flock to Eagle Brook megachurch as pastor retires

Leader at state's largest megachurch retired Sunday, marking the end of era.
West Metro
March 1, 2020
Three Rivers Park District aims to complete the last segment of the Bassett Creek Regional Trail along Golden Valley Road and add a connecting segment

Three Rivers Park District aims to fill missing link on popular bike trail

West Metro
February 29, 2020

Witold Borowski, who witnessed much history, dies at 96

Borowski's life straddled Poland and the U.S., "integrated into the American community, but not forgetting the Polish part," his daughter said.
West Metro
February 29, 2020
Using marbles and jars, Victoria residents Sheila Butler, Jerret Coon and Christian Pederson practiced distributing budget items in Victoria's Citizen

Victoria's Citizens Academy shows the complexities of city government

Participants learn about utilities, road construction, public safety, sewers.
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.

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