Variety
April 21, 2021

Prince fans mark fifth anniversary of his death: 'My soul said I need to be here'

The Minnesota superstar's ashes were on display at Paisley Park.
Local
April 20, 2021
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene

Hennepin County Board approves latest climate action plan

More than 1,000 people and agencies commented or suggested ideas
Business
April 20, 2021
A neighbor is suing the estate of the late Minnesota businessman Irwin Jacobs and the city of Orono over a preliminary plan to divide part of Jacob’

Neighbor sues over plan to divide Irwin Jacobs estate on Lake Minnetonka

Lawsuit contends plans for the 20-acre property violate setback rules and would adversely impact neighboring estate.
Local
April 20, 2021
Bloomington Jefferson high school coach Michael G. Ryan, 48

Hockey coach dies after dispute over social distancing at St. Paul bar

A St. Paul man was charged Monday with punching and unintentionally killing Bloomington Jefferson girls' hockey coach Michael Ryan.
Local
April 20, 2021

Pizza delivery man allegedly impaired when he fatally hit woman in Hopkins

The driver told police he fell asleep before hitting Olivia DeMeuse Friday evening.
Business
April 17, 2021
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To preserve affordable houses, Edina takes aim at teardowns

East Metro
April 17, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 18

Local
April 14, 2021
Jenna Cruz and her daughter Esme, 6, of Chaska looked through the book “Esme the Emerald Fairy,” whose main character is a youngster of color.

Eastern Carver County schools working to diversify library books

East Carver County schools striving for better diversity in library offerings.
Local
April 13, 2021
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Legal challenge by Minnesota group questions city building permit fees

The state doesn't have specific guidelines for fee costs and usage.
Local
April 12, 2021
Minneapolis police officers check a damaged building on Lake Street.

Twin Cities business owners jolted, prepare again for unrest

Twin Cities business owners hurt during last summer's riots prepare again for unrest
Local
April 12, 2021

Joan Floren, skilled gardener and volunteer for west metro nonprofits, dies at 67

East Metro
April 10, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 11

Local
April 9, 2021
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Man fleeing police arrested after climbing atop Bloomington mosque

Incident frightened worshipers, but wasn't an attack, police say.
High Schools
April 8, 2021

Chaska stuns Hopkins in 4A semi, keeps Royals from winning-streak record

The winners used a 16-2 run midway through the first half to build a lead that survived several close calls.
Local
April 7, 2021
Hennepin County will receive $240 million in federal funding for future COVID-19 expenditures,

Hennepin County receives additional $240M for COVID-19 expenses

One-fourth of last year's federal funding was spent on thousands of small-business grants.
Local
April 6, 2021
Local
April 2, 2021
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Plymouth urges residents to call 911 for dog violations

If the animal's owner fails to use a leash or a plastic bag, a call to 911 dispatcher will alert patrol officers.

Twin Cities West Metro

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