South Metro
May 2, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 3

West Metro
May 2, 2020
Maria Fury

Husband arrested after Maple Grove woman reported missing found dead in home

A public search for Maria Fury that was planned for Saturday morning was called off.
West Metro
May 2, 2020
Cars drove past the Harrison Sculpture Garden and Shrub Walk and its blooming magnolia and pear trees Friday afternoon at the Minnesota Landscape Arbo

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum opens to vehicle traffic

Visitors are excited to see the vivid spring gardens — even from their car windows.
Inspired
May 2, 2020
Ron Rabinovitz signed books for children in March at the Ridgehaven Barnes & Noble.

St. Louis Park man who was pen pal to Jackie Robinson helps keep No. 42's story alive

Ron Rabinovitz has co-written a children's book, "Always Jackie," just the way Robinson signed his letters to a young Ronnie.
West Metro
May 1, 2020
LaDonna Hoy, left, has retired as executive director of Interfaith Outreach after 40 years. Greg Hilding, right, became executive director this month.

After tackling suburban poverty for Interfaith Outreach for 40 years, director steps down

LaDonna Hoy gained a reputation as a tireless advocate who got things done.
Local
May 1, 2020
An employee left the grounds during a shift change at St. Therese of New Hope on Thursday.

'Death is everywhere': New Hope nursing home hit hard

Families said they were kept in the dark about the deadly magnitude of the outbreak.
Local
May 1, 2020
One of the most popular stops along the 3-mile-drive each spring at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is the flowering crabapple collection featuring

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will open Friday to vehicle traffic

Visitors will be able to experience thousands of spring blooms — from a distance.
West Metro
April 30, 2020

Charge: Minneapolis man assaulted, seriously injured elderly mother in Bloomington

Emergency responders restored her pulse. She remained unconscious and hospitalized in critical condition.
South Metro
April 30, 2020

Man fatally pinned operating heavy equipment near stores in Champlin

The 43-year-old from Prior Lake was clearing brush working alone, police said.
South Metro
April 29, 2020

Youth wrestling coach charged with sexually assaulting girl in Eden Prairie

Mustafa Shabazz, a former high school assistant, has a history of inappropriate conduct with underage girls, authorities allege.
West Metro
April 29, 2020
Police responded to a fatal motorcycle crash Tuesday at I-494 and Hwy. 7 in Minnetonka.

Motorcyclist killed in Minnetonka crash was from Hopkins

The crash happened Tuesday morning on the ramp from southbound I-494 to eastbound Hwy. 7.
Local
April 28, 2020
Minnesota Chief Justice Lorie Gildea. The Minnesota Supreme Court on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2019, rejected a voter challenge to a law that allowed the stat

Hennepin County court plans to resume some hearings

The Hennepin County Public Defender's Office is concerned there aren't enough safety measures in place.
West Metro
April 28, 2020
Minnesota Department of Transportation
The scene of the accident at Interstate 494 and Hwy. 7 in Minnetonka.

Motorcycle crash on I-494 ramp kills one in Minnetonka

The ramp from southbound I-494 to eastbound Hwy. 7 remains closed.
West Metro
April 27, 2020
Excelsior officials are considering zoning ordinance proposals that could make residential construction and remodeling standards the strictest in the

In fight to preserve character, Excelsior weighs strictest zoning rules in state

Proposed review board could also give Lake Minnetonka enclave the toughest residential zoning regulations in the state.
South Metro
April 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 26

West Metro
April 25, 2020
Kevin Logan Jr. Credit: GoFundMe

Authorities ID man shot dead at his ex's Maple Grove birthday gathering

Woman's current boyfriend has been charged with murder.
Local
April 24, 2020
Supporters of long term care facilities and of Saint Therese New Hope came out to support Saint Therese workers coming and going during the afternoon

Rally backs workers at New Hope nursing home hit by virus

The crowd of about 80 people included many people with loved ones at St. Therese of New Hope, where at least 12 residents have died since early April.
West Metro
April 24, 2020
Ruth Stricker told the Star Tribune she wanted to "change hard bodies to healthy souls" and The Marsh could be a "model for the community health cente

The Marsh founder and philanthropist Ruth Stricker dies at 85

The Deephaven resident was a prominent philanthropist with her husband, Bruce Dayton.
West Metro
April 23, 2020

Golden Valley school receives environmental award from the U.S. Department of Education

Thirty-nine schools nationwide received recognition.

Twin Cities West Metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities western suburbs, including Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, St. Louis Park and Wayzata.