Local
October 26, 2021
The temporary dam that is holding back the water on either end of the Kenilworth Channel. Water is being pumped out to allow work on the project to na

Met Council tour explores challenging Southwest LRT construction

Tour focused on Kenilworth Corridor, featuring a half-mile tunnel.
Local
October 26, 2021

Met Council tour explores challenging Southwest LRT construction

Tour focused on Kenilworth Corridor, featuring a half-mile tunnel.
Local
October 25, 2021

Authorities ID van driver who died in crash over weekend on Hwy. 100

He was identified as a 30-year-old man from Minneapolis.
Local
October 24, 2021

Woman who died in motorcycle crash identified

Jessica Lynae Peterson crashed her motorcycle in Carver County on Tuesday.
Local
October 24, 2021

Police identify three recent homicide victims in Minneapolis, Hopkins

The three men died of gunshot wounds earlier in October.
Local
October 23, 2021
In Randy Anderson's younger days, the money came easy the cocaine flowed. The habit landed him a five-year stint in federal prison. He got clean, went

With Narcan kits and his own story, Minn. man fights addiction

Losses motivate sober "poster child" to educate state, console families.
Local
October 23, 2021
In this file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., speaks during a news conference outside the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party headquarters on Aug. 5, 2020,

At town hall, Omar boosts public safety amendment, blasts budget stalemate

The congresswoman weighed in on Minneapolis issues in her 8th town hall of the year.
Local
October 23, 2021
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Medcalf: For joy on 8 wheels, roll onto Burnsville rink

At the roller rink, there is equality and diversity that illustrate the possibilities within the Twin Cities.
Local
October 23, 2021
Five people were injured early Oct 23, 2021, after their house exploded in Cambridge, Minn.  credit: Isanti County Sheriff's Office

Five injured in early morning house explosion in Cambridge

"The fact that anyone walked out of it is miraculous."
Local
October 22, 2021
Video surveillance footage shows the moment a Minneapolis police squad slammed into the driver’s side of an SUV driven by bystander Leneal Frazier d

Mpls. officer charged in pursuit that killed Leneal Frazier

Officer Brian Cummings was pursuing a suspect in an armed carjacking and one or more robberies, according to a police report. It suggested that Cummings ran a red light when he hit the driver's side of Leneal Frazier's SUV.
Local
October 22, 2021

Edina attorney Edward Schwartzbauer, who remained student of history after opposing Vietnam War, dies at 90

Local
October 21, 2021
Judge resentences Noor to almost 5 years for manslaughter

Judge resentences Noor to almost 5 years for manslaughter

Newly sentenced, Noor thanks victim's fiancé.
Local
October 21, 2021

Judge resentences ex-officer Mohamed Noor to almost 5 years on manslaughter count

Local
October 20, 2021
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2nd suspect charged in rolling gun battle that ended in crash, death of woman in Minneapolis

The charges say one driver was chasing after another at high speeds and shots were fired before the crash.
Local
October 20, 2021

Woman, 40, dies in motorcycle crash near Belle Plaine

The wreck occurred midday Tuesday, authorities said.
Local
October 20, 2021

Patrol: Twin Cities truck driver hits SUV on I-94 and is killed

The collision occurred in St. Michael, the patrol said.
Local
October 19, 2021

Substitute teacher admits using 'sextortion' to elicit nude images from 10 minors

Mitchell James Ottinger, 25, pleaded guilty to the so-called "catfishing" scheme in U.S. District Court this week.
Local
October 19, 2021
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Hwy. 169 road rage suspect accused of witness tampering from jail

The prosecution made the allegation during a bail hearing for the man charged with fatally shooting motorist Jay Boughton in July.
Local
October 19, 2021
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Sex assault charges refiled against former Renaissance Festival manager

The case had been dismissed a year ago because his accuser had COVID-19 concerns.

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