Twin Cities West Metro

Hallway fight triggers at-home learning day for Armstrong High in Plymouth

The altercation broke out Wednesday afternoon during a passing time.

High Schools

May 16

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.

West Metro

May 16

This is the doll that police saw when they peeked into a Brooklyn Center home shortly before breaking in, according to an attorney for the homeowner.

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

May 16

Kaci Kotschevar leads Eden Prairie in goals with 41 and assists with 17.

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

May 16

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

May 16

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

May 15

Clockwise from top left: Aaliyah Crump of Minnetonka, Lanelle Wright of Minnetonka and Maddyn Greenway of Providence Academy will try out for the chan

Three area girls basketball stars trying out for national U-17 team

Minnetonka's Aaliyah Crump and Lanelle Wright and Providence Academy's Maddyn Greenway were invited to try out for USA Basketball's under-17 national team.

Local

May 15

Heather Edelson, left, and Marisa Simonetti ran for the Hennepin County Board in Tuesday's special election.

Heather Edelson wins District 6 seat on Hennepin County Board in special election

Edelson, a state representative, won 54% of the vote to defeat businesswoman Marisa Simonetti.

West Metro

May 14

Charges: Twin Cities firefighter was killed in furious crossfire between groups

One of the alleged shooters has been charged, but not in the killing.

West Metro

May 14

The men’s facility of the Hennepin County Adult Corrections Facility in Plymouth, also known as the workhouse, pictured on Dec. 13, 2023.

Hennepin County Board OKs $30K for sweat lodges at Plymouth corrections facility

The lodges will be built at men's and women's facilities for bimonthly ceremonies.

High Schools

May 14

Belle Plaine's volleyball team of 2015 is among state champions produced by the Minnesota River Conference.

End of an era as storied Minnesota prep sports league disbands

Formed by schools southwest of the Twin Cities 65 years ago and still containing four original members, the Minnesota River Conference will dissolve when the school year ends.

West Metro

May 13

Driver injured in collision with Blue Line light rail in Bloomington

A collision took place Monday afternoon between a Blue Line train and a vehicle in Bloomington.

High Schools

May 13

Peyton Savageau of Totino-Grace shot a 5-under-par 67 to win the eight-team Spring Lake Park Invitational.

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

May 13

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.

Election

May 11

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar reacts after learning she won the Democratic endorsement over Don Samuels at the Fifth Congressional District's DFL endorsing con

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins DFL endorsement over Don Samuels at Minneapolis convention

Omar won her party's backing ahead of a highly anticipated primary election rematch with Samuels.

Local

May 11

A drawing of Mystery Cove water park, planned for the Mall of America, shows a retractable roof.

Mall of America water park plan prompts climate change concerns

The Bloomington Sustainability Commission has asked for more features to mitigate high energy and water use, but the developer says standards for "green" water parks don't exist yet.

Minneapolis

May 10