Local
January 23, 2021
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Preservation rules hinder couple's plans to renovate old Excelsior property

Project couple thought would be 'really cool' has turned into 'a can of worms'
Local
January 21, 2021

Bloomington to close its only Driver and Vehicle Services office

City cites budget hole created by loss of revenue from lodging taxes.
January 20, 2021

30 years of the Mall of America

Thirty years ago today, the nation's largest mall burst onto the scene. Ever since, the Mall of America has been a community gathering spot, playing host to concerts, weddings, fundraisers and family events. It may be a tourist destination, but it's also a slice of home.
Local
January 19, 2021
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Hennepin County ushers in unique opportunity with three new commissioners

They join 2 other recently elected women of color for young, diverse board.
Local
January 19, 2021

Authorities ID man who found shot to death in a vehicle in Robbinsdale

Police said no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Local
January 18, 2021

Woman admits aiding son after he fatally shot her friend in Bloomington hotel

The trouble began during an argument over a $270 storage unit balance.
Local
January 18, 2021

No arrests yet in shooting of man found dead in car in Robbinsdale

He was found slumped over by a police officer on patrol.
Local
January 18, 2021
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'Nothing like a real hug.' Minnesota mom, son reunited after months apart in quarantine

A captured hug between a mother and her son resonates with all those who can't.
Local
January 17, 2021
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SouthWest Transit launches on-demand service to take riders to supermarket for $2

Local
January 16, 2021
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Golden Valley nonprofit offers hope and sweet potato pie for MLK Day

Rose McGee and her nonprofit, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie, will hand out 92 pies for the holiday.
East Metro
January 16, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 17

Local
January 15, 2021
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With signal upgrades, Twin Cities Blue Line provides more consistent travel times

Trains are getting longer green lights and stopping less at intersections in Bloomington.
Local
January 15, 2021
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Hennepin County pauses plan to move Edina library to Southdale

Officials cite the pandemic and the changing plans of other players at the mall.
Local
January 14, 2021
A construction worker from Lunda/McCrossan joint venture worked with a silent piler machine to start the construction of a tunnel for the Southwest li

Opening of Southwest light rail delayed due to problems including Kenilworth tunnel

It was unclear how the delay will affect the cost of $2 billion project.
Local
January 14, 2021
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Outgoing Carver County commissioner spent years fighting for the underdog

Maluchnik, a Democrat in conservative Carver County, lost the November election.
Local
January 14, 2021

St. Louis Park man pleads guilty to serving as soldier in ISIS suicide unit

Sentencing guidelines call for the 24-year-old to serve 20 years in prison, but the
Local
January 13, 2021

Charges: Hail of gunfire in north Minneapolis that killed woman in SUV was meant for the driver

A child in the SUV was cut from flying glass, according to the charges.
Local
January 11, 2021
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Man shot after police chase in Robbinsdale 'kind of snapped,' felt it was 'only way out,' sister says

The 47-year-old from Ramsey was coming at officers with a knife, police said.
East Metro
January 11, 2021
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Minnesota's three $1 million lottery winners claim their windfall

The winning tickets were sold in Arden Hills, Bloomington and St. Cloud.
Local
January 11, 2021

Authorities ID man shot to death in Richfield

No arrests have been made, police said Monday.

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