West Metro
Plane crash near Eden Prairie airport sends 3 to hospital
The plane was "fully engulfed in flames," authorities said.
High Schools
Minnetonka overcomes Edina, grabs Class 2A boys hockey state title
With a run through three difficult games, the Skippers secured the program's second championship.
Politics
Minnesota bill moves forward to name a stretch of Hwy. 5 for Prince
If passed, the highway dedication sign would be the pop star's signature purple color.
Local
Minnesota private schools add classrooms, hire amid growth
Private schools statewide grew their enrollment by nearly 4% last fall, according to state data.
High Schools
Mixed emotions? Nah. Olimb rooted for hometown over current school
Larry Olimb, Mr. Hockey for Warroad in '88, leads Orono's girls, but his Warriors hat revealed his allegiance Friday.
High Schools
Minnetonka's discipline, depth stops Andover to reach 2A title game
Coach Sean Goldsworthy wrote, "Discipline is going to win this game," on the board in the locker room before Friday's semifinal against defending champion Andover.
Sports
Minnetonka topples defending champ Andover in 2A boys hockey semifinals
Coach Sean Goldsworthy wrote, "Discipline is going to win this game," on the board in the locker room before Friday's semifinal against defending champion Andover.
High Schools
Edina rolls over Cretin-Derham Hall, into Class 2A boys hockey final
The Hornets will play for the championship in a season they began with three losses in a row.
High Schools
Eden Prairie upsets top-ranked Chaska in girls basketball section final
Chaska's 22-game winning streak, and its season, came to a sudden halt.
High Schools
Comstock's quick goal in second OT gets Warroad to 1A title game
Erick Comstock broke to the net, took a pass and scored 16 seconds into the second overtime to give Warroad a 4-3 victory over Orono and keep his team's record undefeated.
Business
Looking for an affordable starter home in the Twin Cities area? Good luck
Years of record price gains have fueled the demise of the $300,000 starter house, making houses in every price range more expensive.
Warroad stops Orono in second OT, reaches 1A boys hockey final
Erick Comstock broke to the net, took a pass and scored 16 seconds into the second overtime to give Warroad a 4-3 victory over Orono and keep his team's record undefeated.
High Schools
Top seed Minnetonka endures overtime to defeat Hill-Murray
John Stout's goal lifted the Skippers into the Class 2A boys hockey tournament semifinals.
High Schools
Hopkins tops Wayzata in OT, wins spot in girls basketball tournament
The Royals have won nine section titles in a row and 12 in the past 13 seasons.
High Schools
Edina overcomes Moorhead in two OTs in 2A boys hockey quarterfinal
The Spuds rallied from a three-goal deficit and tied it in the final minute of regulation.
Gophers
Former Gophers standout rising quickly through coaching ranks
Basketball Across Minnesota: Damian Johnson has led a turnaround at Benilde-St. Margaret's after a successful stint at North St. Paul. One thing you should know: There's a sure way to get into this coach's doghouse.
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