West Metro
Crashes in Carver, Mower counties leave 2 motorists dead
The victims are a 61-year-old man from Waltham, Minn., and a 53-year-old man from Silver Lake, Minn.
Politics
Former Sheriff Rich Stanek released from hospital after crash
The former Hennepin County sheriff and GOP candidate for governor collided with another vehicle as he left a campaign event in Buffalo on Tuesday night.
Local
Felony charges for motorcyclist who ran school bus stop arm, hit student in Edina
Terrence Jacquise Mather-Lymon did not have a driver's license and was riding a motorcycle for the first time when he struck the boy
Local
Hopkins' Mainstreet named to the National Register of Historic Places
The commercial district, which includes 32 buildings, is now eligible for state and federal tax credits.
West Metro
New $18 million Lake Minnetonka mansion escapes teardown — for now
A judge said neighbors missed a deadline for objecting to a zoning variance, but he left another avenue of appeal open.
New Bloomington police chief wants to advocate for people without a voice
After three years serving as assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Hodges will be sworn in Monday as Bloomington's new chief.
Local
Hennepin County says 22 staffers have not met vaccine deadline
A disciplinary process will start Monday for staffers who fail to prove they are vaccinated. That could range from everything up to termination.
Local
Man pleads guilty to wounding Brooklyn Park police officer in shootout
Plea deal calls for him to serve about 6 2⁄3 years in prison.
Local
Orono man pleads guilty in crash that killed 2, including Motzko's son
The plea does not include an agreement between the defense and prosecution about James D. Blue's sentence in the crash, which killed Mack Motzko, 20, the son of U men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Obituaries
Joyce Veda Abel, health advocate, dies at 79
Abel taught nursing at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.
Local
$2 million in fixes needed for glittering new MSP parking ramp
Unique design has attracted accolades — but has problems with flooding and cracking.
West Metro
St. Louis Park will add drones to public safety operations
Two tethered drones, purchased for $50,000, will have a variety of uses from police and fire to mapping and marketing.
Local
Authorities ID man found in backyard after being fatally shot in south Minneapolis
No arrests have been announced.
Sports
1980s tournament hero Wohler leads 15 into prep hoops hall of fame
The newest class includes three of the highest-profile coaches in state history, officials and players whose profiles were raised by state tournament successes.
Local
Police ID man hit and killed while retrieving items from trailer in Bloomington
The motorist stopped and cooperated at the scene, police said.
Colleges
Many came to 'see Paige play,' but South Carolina takes title
The NCAA Women's FInal Four this weekend breathed life back into downtown Minneapolis after two years of a pandemic that kept workers and tourists away.
Colleges
Reusse: Last time Bueckers lost in Minnesota was also for a title
South Carolina Gamecocks, meet the 2018 Lightning from Eastview High, located at the intersection of Flagstaff Avenue and 140th Street in Apple Valley. You now have something in common.
Local
Large fire drives hundreds from apartment building in New Hope
One person was taken to the hospital with injuries.
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