West Metro
Jill Biden on election: 'This is it. There are no do-overs.'
The wife of the Democratic presidential candidate visited Black-owned businesses, helped out at a nonprofit and praised female voters.
South Metro
West Metro
Standoff at Bloomington apartments ends peacefully
The standoff followed gunfire that erupted during the serving of a warrant.
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In fight against COVID-19, Plymouth Metrolink installs air-purifying technology on buses
The technology may be a key to getting riders to return to public transportation.
West Metro
Bloomington faces challenges with hotels housing homeless people
Bloomington is struggling with police calls at hotels housing homeless people.
West Metro
Beginners learn to be farmers at Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
In its first year, the Sustainable Horticulture Training Program has offered hands-on education to students with a variety of goals.
West Metro
Cougar found dead in Bloomington, likely hit by vehicle
The DNR is trying to determine whether the big cat was living in the wild or was a pet or escaped captive.
West Metro
State panel declines reappointment of Hennepin County public defender
State Public Defender Bill Ward recommended against reappointing Mary Moriarty because of her "inability to work" with others. The full Board of Public Defense is expected to vote at a meeting beginning at noon.
West Metro
Authorities ID man killed in western Hennepin County rollover crash
A second person also was seriously hurt, according to police.
West Metro
Excelsior residents are divided over tight new zoning rule
Some say it could help preserve charming old houses; others say it's too subjective.
West Metro
2 charged in doctor's shooting during robbery at Edina hospital ramp
Matthew Thomas Rush was convicted of a similar robbery in a parking ramp in 2014.
South Metro
West Metro
Minnetonka settles dispute over mountain bike trail through endangered bee haven
The city will boost bee habitat in Lone Lake Park.
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2 charged in home inspection scam that targeted elderly Bloomington couple
Both men remain jailed ahead of court appearances Wednesday.
West Metro
Excelsior City Council votes to require case-by-case approval for new or expanding homes
Supporters said the new ordinance will preserve the city's character, while opponents argued it would be too subjective.
West Metro
Motorcyclist dies in multivehicle pileup at Eden Prairie intersection
"No one else was hurt, other than being extremely shaken up by the incident," police said.
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