South Metro
May 13, 2020

Driver charged with killing pedestrian in Bloomington in December

The Burnsville man showed signs of impairment, the charges said, and had a breath test at the scene that registered a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.129 percent.
Local
May 12, 2020
Bill Friedrich looked through books with his grandsons Will, 2, center, and Sully, 5, at Excelsior Bay Books, Monday, May 11, 2020 in Excelsior, MN. W

Independent book stores finding path to survival during virus outbreak

People have more time to read or assemble jigsaw puzzles.
Local
May 11, 2020

Lake Minnetonka July 4 celebration canceled due to virus

West Metro
May 10, 2020
Rick Born wanted to build a five-story building on a site that currently houses his technology firm, RBA Consulting, along with other offices, a brewe

Big lakeshore complex won't happen, Wayzata officials decide

Local
May 10, 2020

Some person-to-person public services resuming in county bordering Twin Cities

Not all services will be available starting Monday, including public access to jail.
South Metro
May 9, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 10

West Metro
May 8, 2020
Anthony J. Trifiletti

Bail lowered to $500,000 for man charged with murder after roadside argument in St. Paul

The family of Douglas Lewis attended Anthony Trifiletti's first appearance.
West Metro
May 8, 2020

Rex Gaskill, a longtime leader at Normandale Community College, dies at 77

Gaskil arrived at Normandale in 1973 and served a number of roles before retiring in 2012.
West Metro
May 7, 2020
Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis.

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
May 7, 2020
Monique Baugh

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.
Local
May 7, 2020

Frederick 'Fritz' Koerner, engineer of a famous war spy plane, dies of COVID-19 complications at 86

West Metro
May 6, 2020
A memorial near the site of the fatal shooting of Douglas Lewis in St. Paul.

Experts: Self-defense claim in fatal St. Paul shooting may be difficult to prove

Anthony Trifiletti stands charged with second-degree murder.
West Metro
May 6, 2020
Maria Fury's mother, Lissa Weimelt, center, spoke Wednesday after her son-in-law, Joshua Fury, appeared in court on charges that he murdered his wife.

Family of slain Maple Grove woman raises money to help others

Maria's Voice aids in work on domestic violence.
West Metro
May 6, 2020
The Bloomington City Council.

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
May 6, 2020
Maria Fury

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
May 5, 2020

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
May 5, 2020

Hennepin County Board approves federal funds for emergency housing and small businesses

Influx of federal aid gives board new funding options.
West Metro
May 5, 2020
Judge Toddrick S. Barnette

First chief judge of color elected in Hennepin County

West Metro
May 4, 2020

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.

Twin Cities West Metro

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