Suit: Cops peeked into Brooklyn Center home, saw doll, made up 'baby in distress' call and broke in
A man in the basement thought he was going to be attacked, according to the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
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.
West Metro
Hallway fight triggers at-home learning day for Armstrong High in Plymouth
The altercation broke out Wednesday afternoon during a passing time.
Local
Fridley woman caught in middle over who should pay after water main break flooded her home
The city and the contractor the city hired to construct the water main are fighting over who, if anybody, should pay.
Local
Developer vows to push forward on Lino Lakes mosque project even if city tries to stop it
Those for and against the proposed Madinah Lakes development spoke during Monday's City Council meeting as the city contemplates a moratorium.
Politics
Running Aces amends lawsuit, now claims tribal casinos violate federal law with illegal video games
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux say the lawsuit is a desperate stunt to influence legislators in the final days of the 2024 session.
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.
Local
Brawl erupts at Northtown Mall carnival; officer injured while intervening
One of the officers who jumped in to stop the fight suffered a concussion, police said.
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.
Local
All-way stop sign test coming to Champlin this week to boost road safety
And it's National Bike to Work Week with group rides and a celebration in downtown Minneapolis.
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.
North Metro
Nonprofit group wants to transform an empty Blaine building into Islamic school and mosque
The East Blaine Community Center has bought the former Minnesota School of Business building overlooking I-35W. It wants the land rezoned.
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.
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
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
2nd teen charged as adult with murder in shooting of 2 cousins on Halloween in Brooklyn Park
An argument over a gun preceded the gunfire, according to charges.
Local
Teen who gunned down Zaria McKeever during home invasion sentenced to 10 years in prison
The murder case of 15-year-old Foday Kamara became a flashpoint in how the criminal justice system should punish juveniles accused of violent crimes.
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.
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