Judge strikes down watering ban implemented over White Bear Lake water fight
Ruling stems from 2012 lawsuit over falling water levels at White Bear Lake
Open house will highlight Woodbury's solution to PFAS contamination: $400M water treatment plant
A May 22 event at City Hall will provide more information about the new water treatment plant, which is expected to be operational in 2028.
Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
High Schools
Singles title puts St. Paul school on a whole new badminton level
Phlower Vang won the state championship, making the Scots the first team to produce three champs in a row.
High Schools
School prominent in girls lacrosse history is making its way back
A run of success has landed Eden Prairie the No. 4 ranking and provided coach Brooke Jones with "confirmation we're on the right track."
High Schools
Undefeated boys lacrosse team ranked fifth clamors for respect
Farmington is 11-0 and has two prove-it moments ahead against defending champ Lakeville North and No. 1 Prior Lake.
High Schools
Edina makes badminton history of its own with repeat state title
The Hornets swept 12-time winner St. Paul Johnson for the team championship. Singles and doubles competition will be Thursday.
High Schools
Randolph is back in the game, at Class 1A boys hockey co-op
Mike Randolph, one victory short of Minnesota's record for coaching victories, is taking over at Northern Lakes.
High Schools
High school junior golfer moves a step closer to U.S. Open
Cretin-Derham Hall's Sam Udovich was among five players who advanced from a tournament at Troy Burne. Next stop: a 36-hole qualifier June 3.
Local
Couples sue wedding venue operator that abruptly closed but kept deposits
Circle B Wedding and Events shut down April 21 and owners have not refunded deposits, the lawsuits say.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Totino-Grace golfer rises from rough start
Peyton Savageau wound up with a 5-under-par 67 and the title at the Spring Lake Park Invitational, after going two over on the first five holes.
High Schools
One Class 4A baseball team corners the market on perfection
Wayzata, ranked No. 1 in the Metro Top 10, is the last undefeated team in the class now that Farmington has lost.
High Schools
List of 32 in running for Ms. and Mr. Minnesota Golf is revealed
The awards go to the top high school senior golfers in the state, and the winners will be named June 9.
High Schools
Three softball teams make it their moment in the state rankings
Champlin Park, winner of 10 in a row, landed in Class 4A's top 10. Farmington in 4A and Red Lake Falls in 1A are new No. 1s.
South Metro
Nearly 11-year term in West St. Paul revenge shooting at park
"No one should have to fear for their life at a park," County Attorney Kathy Keena said.
High Schools
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
A committee has requested a move from Caswell Park in North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, pointing out that no other team sport has title games outside the Twin Cities.
High Schools
Offense played with care leads to top ranking in boys lacrosse
"High-percentage shots are the North Star of our offense," coach Sam Kepner said of his undefeated Prior Lake team.
High Schools
Edina seeks to keep badminton title it swiped from St. Paul power
The Hornets ended St. Paul Johnson's seven-year streak last season and carry the top ranking into state this year.
High Schools
New No. 1 in girls lacrosse didn't take an easy route to the top
Lakeville South added two more well-regarded opponents to its schedule this season, but the Cougars are 6-0 and ranked first anyway.
Local
Twin Cities restaurant chain owner charged in Dakota County with dodging $260K in taxes
Claudia Gutierrez Mendez, who runs three Hamburguesas El Gordo restaurants, faces charges that she filed false tax returns.
High Schools
High school boys tennis teams bear down on the postseason
A new No. 1 player, Garrett Webb of Mounds Park Academy, leads the Class 1A individual rankings in the final week of the regular season.
East Metro
Large fire erupts in Newport with billowing smoke seen miles away
No word yet on whether there are any injuries.
Sports
Wrestling Hall of Fame reveals award-winners, new members
Alex Braun of Woodbury and Lanna Walter of Sauk Centre/Melrose were named wrestlers of the year, and Dan Engebretson and Marty Morgan from the Mounds View coaching staff were honored.
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