West Metro
Tennis coach charged with molesting one of his Holy Family HS athletes
The Catholic school in Victoria fired Timothy J. (TJ) Garin as the boys' and girls' head coach after administrators learned of the allegations
West Metro
Emerald ash borer found in Carver, Sibley counties
The beetle has been spotted in 25 of the state's 87 counties. Experts say infestation can't be stopped.
West Metro
Hennepin County poised to spend $22 million on 6 new sites to help the homeless
COVID-19 and the need to serve the homeless is driving the new purchases.
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.
West Metro
2 charged in home inspection scam that targeted elderly Bloomington couple
Both men remain jailed ahead of court appearances Wednesday.
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