Local
September 16, 2021
Local
September 16, 2021

Sex assault case dropped against onetime athlete at west metro Christian college

A co-defendant pleaded guilty in May and was sentenced to 9 days in jail.
Local
September 16, 2021

Authorities ID man who died after being run over by semi west of Twin Cities

The trucker "braked and attempted to take [an] evasive maneuver," a statement from the State Patrol read.
Local
September 15, 2021
Jamal L. Smith

'Violent' actions prompt delay in suspect's hearing in fatal Hwy. 169 shooting

Judge OKs one-day delay after jail deputies report troubles with man accused in fatal Plymouth highway shooting.
Local
September 15, 2021
Hennepin County Commissioner Marion Greene

Minneapolis, Hennepin County start mortgage relief program

Eligible property owners can receive up to $35,000.
Local
September 15, 2021
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Whistleblower accuses Minnesota nursing home of violating COVID-19 health regulations

A former administrator at St. Therese of New Hope alleges she was fired for speaking out about the violations.
Local
September 15, 2021

Pedestrian run over by semi and killed on Hwy. 12 west of Twin Cities

The crash occurred about 2:30 a.m. in Wright County, the State Patrol said.
Local
September 14, 2021
The Hennepin County Government Center. The County Board will set the maximum 2022 property tax levy Sept. 21 and vote to approve the budget Dec. 14.

Hennepin County proposes 3.5% hike in property tax levy for 2022

The County Board approved a 0 % increase in the tax levy for this year's budget.
Local
September 14, 2021

Murder charge filed in shooting outside Minneapolis gas station

Local
September 14, 2021

Murder charge filed in shooting outside Minneapolis market

Local
September 14, 2021

Body found in Eden Prairie may be that of missing man

Police say a body found Tuesday matches the description of Mike Elhard.
Local
September 13, 2021
Elsa E. Segura, a former Hennepin County probation officer, is charged in the 2019 murder of Monique Baugh.

Former Hennepin County probation officer on trial for 2019 kidnapping, murder

Elsa Segura is expected to testify at her trial, which could last about eight more days.
Business
September 13, 2021
More signs that the apartment rental market is showing signs of a rebound: Construction is underway on the 204-unit Aster House Apartments in Eagan

Free rent? Not so much anymore in the Twin Cities

The rental market in the Twin Cities is showing signs of a rebound with property managers reporting declining vacancies and rising rents so far this year.
Local
September 13, 2021

Alcohol a suspected factor in 3-vehicle crash in Maple Grove that killed one driver

A third motorist was hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
Local
September 12, 2021
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Edina hears calls for playground safety after girl dies in park

Disability advocates believe the 2-year-old's death was a tragic case of elopement at an inclusive but unfenced playground not far from bodies of water.
Local
September 11, 2021
After having lunch at Football Pizza, Sher Mohammad Mulakhail takes daughter Maryam, 5, home along with his other daughters in Minneapolis, Minn., on

Bloomington family helps newer Afghan arrivals as they build life in U.S.

The Mulakhails believe it's their duty to help those now fleeing the Taliban.
September 11, 2021

Bloomington family helps newer Afghan arrivals as they build life in U.S.

East Metro
September 11, 2021

Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 12

Local
September 11, 2021
St. Paul police

Patrols beefed up after vandals hit Jewish cemetery in St. Paul

Investigation continues into threat to St. Louis Park synagogue amid Jewish High Holy Days.

Twin Cities West Metro

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