West Metro
August 7, 2020

Teen killed in pickup truck crash in Corcoran that hurt her two sisters

Ayriona M. Derheim, of Big Lake, Minn., died at the scene.
West Metro
August 6, 2020
Wildflowers in a prairie of Lone Lake Park in 2018. The Center for Biological Diversity doesn't want to stop the new trail, but rather wants the city

Minnetonka sued over mountain bike trail through rare bumblebee haven

Lone Lake Park is home to one of the state's largest known populations of rusty patched bumblebees.
West Metro
August 5, 2020
A rendering of the West Lake station in Minneapolis on the Southwest light-rail line. The proposed 14.5-mile line is slated to begin passenger service

Southwest light-rail federal funding proposal advances to Congress

A critical $929 million federal grant to help pay for construction of the Southwest light-rail line has advanced to Congress, a critical step in the funding pipeline for the $2 billion project.
West Metro
August 5, 2020

Man charged with committing four armed robberies in Twin Cities last Friday

Derrick Lee Spillman is accused of robbing two Holiday gas stations, a Speedway and a Subway over a 9-hour period.
West Metro
August 4, 2020
Election judge Jill Judlin, right, explained the voting procedure and ballot to Eden Prairie resident Don Wegmiller, who cast an absentee vote at Eden

After loss of newspaper, Eden Prairie residents look to launch nonprofit news website

In response to the closing of the suburb's weekly newspaper, a group has launched the Eden Prairie Local News Group.
West Metro
August 3, 2020
Left to right: Derek Chauvin, J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao. (Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via AP)

Daily Mail publishes leaked bodycam footage of George Floyd arrest, killing

Daily Mail claims George Floyd footage was leaked to the media company.
Eat & Drink
August 3, 2020
Many restaurants like the Freehouse tack on a 3% surcharge for health insurance benefits for employees.

Twin Cities restaurant group properly listed 3% health charge, judge rules

Judge finds extra "tax" was properly disclosed.
West Metro
August 3, 2020

Motorcyclist dies in crash in Carver County

The wreck occurred midafternoon Sunday, the Sheriff's Office said.
West Metro
August 3, 2020

Driver, 17, killed in pickup truck crash in Corcoran; her two sisters injured

A passenger was seriously injured, according to police.
South Metro
August 2, 2020

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2

West Metro
August 1, 2020

Water skier hurt in collision with Hennepin County Water Patrol boat

The water skier, a man, was injured and taken to HCMC in Minneapolis
West Metro
July 31, 2020

Wayzata special education teacher Frances Callaghan dies at 91

"She never stopped the push for recognition for students with needs," a former St. Cloud State professor said.
West Metro
July 30, 2020
Eastbound I-94 reopens in Maple Grove after truck rollover

Eastbound I-94 reopens in Maple Grove after truck rollover

Motorists were detoured south on I-494 for about five hours.
West Metro
July 30, 2020
Eleanor and Linda Ekers

Maple Grove police: Death toll in family now 3 from beating by mentally ill man with wrench

Family members were fearful of him at one time, according to court records detailing his psychiatric history.
West Metro
July 29, 2020

Charge: Driver high when he caused crash in Plymouth that killed other driver

Police had been to the motorist's home about an hour earlier and saw that he was "out of it," according to the criminal complaint.
West Metro
July 29, 2020

Authorities ID couple killed in New Hope house fire

The Medical Examiner's Office said the fire was accidental.
West Metro
July 29, 2020
Luke Widbin and Nathan Heerts ate some take out as they parked their chairs at gate 34 to listen to the Twins home opener on their phones as it happen

Eerie quiet surrounds Target Field, downtown Minneapolis for Twins home opener

For a few fans, just being close to the home opener was worth the trip.
West Metro
July 28, 2020
People demonstrate at the Minnesota Capitol on June 19 to mark Juneteenth. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when federal troops arrived in Galveston,

Hennepin County Board again delays vote on making Juneteenth a paid holiday

Commissioners are split over the $2M price tag to make it a paid holiday.
West Metro
July 28, 2020
Profile of new chief Hennepin County Judge Todd Barnette. He's the first Black chief judge in Hennepin County. brian.peterson@startribune.com Minneapo

Hennepin County's first chief judge of color takes helm at unprecedented time

Barnette takes the helm at an unprecedented moment for Hennepin County
West Metro
July 28, 2020

Man whose body was found in a St. Louis Park Lake is identified

Twin Cities West Metro

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