West Metro
COVID-19 permanently changing the way Hennepin County does business
The County Board debated the first phase of reopening strategies during a two-hour briefing.
West Metro
Suspect arrested in Illinois in New Year's Eve killing of Mpls. Realtor
He had been on the run since January after being charged in a Minneapolis murder-for-hire plot.
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West Metro
Experts: Self-defense claim in fatal St. Paul shooting may be difficult to prove
Anthony Trifiletti stands charged with second-degree murder.
West Metro
Family of slain Maple Grove woman raises money to help others
Maria's Voice aids in work on domestic violence.
West Metro
Bloomington City Council will take more time to decide on closing community center, motor vehicle office
The City Council unanimously decided to delay the decisions until May 18 to allow for more resident input.
West Metro
Charges: Maple Grove man killed wife, buried her in crawl space, reported her missing
Maria Fury's reported disappearance led to a search involving a helicopter on April 30 and a large-scale search May 1.
West Metro
Minnesota Appeals Court: Flare gun qualifies as dangerous firearm
Appeals court revives the most serious felony count against man charged with stealing from Bloomington department store.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board approves federal funds for emergency housing and small businesses
Influx of federal aid gives board new funding options.
West Metro
Man drowns after rough waters throw him from boat on Lake Minnetonka
A second boater survived; sheriff says neither man had on a life vest.
South Metro
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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
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum opens to vehicle traffic
Visitors are excited to see the vivid spring gardens — even from their car windows.
Inspired
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
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.
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'Death is everywhere': New Hope nursing home hit hard
Families said they were kept in the dark about the deadly magnitude of the outbreak.
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Minnesota Landscape Arboretum will open Friday to vehicle traffic
Visitors will be able to experience thousands of spring blooms — from a distance.
West Metro
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
Man fatally pinned operating heavy equipment near stores in Champlin
The 43-year-old from Prior Lake was clearing brush working alone, police said.
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