West Metro
July 28, 2020

Media coalition seeks to unseal Derek Chauvin divorce case

Former Minneapolis cop and his estranged wife filed the motion to protect themselves from harassment.
West Metro
July 28, 2020
Rep. Ilhan Omar , left, and her top Democratic opponent, Antone Melton-Meaux.

Attacks sharpen divisions in Omar, Melton-Meaux battle

The contest between Rep. Ilhan Omar and attorney Antone Melton-Meaux has spurred millions of dollars in campaign spending, a surge in volunteer activity and a barrage of negative claims from both sides.
South Metro
July 27, 2020

Onetime office manager suspected of stealing at least $800K from Edina dental practice

Former office manager spent the money on trips, school fees, charges say.
Duluth
July 25, 2020
Presidential advisor Ivanka Trump speaks during a news conference at the Bright Beginnings Learning Center early Friday, July 24, 2020, in Greenwood V

Ivanka Trump to visit Duluth and Bloomington on Monday

U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt will join her.
South Metro
July 25, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 26

West Metro
July 24, 2020

Medical examiner identifies the woman killed in Big Lake

The suspect, the 20-year-old son of the victim, is expected to make his first court appearance Monday.
West Metro
July 24, 2020

Bloomington shooting suspect arrested after high-speed chase into Wisconsin

Police called a shooting on Normandale Boulevard an attempted homicide.
West Metro
July 24, 2020
DJ Stokes

Man who drowned trying to save friend in Lake Minnetonka was Hai Hai sous chef

He was one of three who went in the water to rescue woman who fell from pontoon.
West Metro
July 23, 2020

ID'd: Gunshot victim who made his way to Minneapolis hospital and died

The shooting occurred at an apartment building in the 2500 block of S. 10th Avenue.
West Metro
July 23, 2020

Man jailed on suspicion of killing his mother in Big Lake

A man called 911 to report that his son told him that he had killed his mother, police said.
West Metro
July 22, 2020

Teen charged with fatally shooting mom's best friend in Bloomington hotel

The woman was shot in the face with other children in the room at the time, according to authorities.
West Metro
July 22, 2020

Crystal police officer injured after pursuit is identified

Jessica Donahue, a 19-year veteran, has been released from the hospital and is recovering from her injuries, according to the BCA.
West Metro
July 22, 2020

Operator error led to crane accident at Southwest light-rail construction site

The crane operator has been removed from the project.
West Metro
July 21, 2020
Former Minneapolis police officer Tou Thao, right, arrived with his lawyer Robert Paule, left, for a hearing at the Hennepin County Government Center

Judge drops gag order in case against four ex-cops charged in Floyd killing

Judge Peter Cahill has not yet ruled on motion for broad release of police body-camera videos.
West Metro
July 21, 2020
Local
July 21, 2020
Cowboy Jack's in Minneapolis received a warning letter in a July sweep.

State warns 14 bars and restaurants over COVID violations

Outbreaks involving 14 bars and 710 people over the past month or so show that some businesses haven't been taking the required precautions, officials said.
West Metro
July 18, 2020
Bethany Anderson, 13, wake boards Friday on Lake Minnetonka in Orono, MN. The Anderson family is among a growing population that participate in the wa

Wake boats on Lake Minnetonka are making waves

The growing popularity of wakeboarding is stirring a backlash over the noise and the disruption on local lakes.

Twin Cities West Metro

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