Finish line in sight for Hwy. 212 expressway across Carver County
The state has allocated $25 million for the project's second phase.
The Trillium Woods 2021 Summer Games
The Trillium Woods 2021 Summer Games at the senior living community in Plymouth on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Local
2nd brother convicted of killing 29-year-old man lured to Bloomington home
The two dumped the body in a remote area in Woodbury, according to prosecutors.
Local
Driver identified in fatal Orono crash along Lake Minnetonka
The family has identified a second young man killed in an Orono car crash over the weekend that also killed 20-year-old Mack Motzko, son of Gophers men's hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Gophers
Son of Gophers men's hockey coach Motzko dies in Orono crash
Mack Motzko, 20, died of injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday night in Orono that also killed another passenger. Police said that "alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors."
Local
Crystal police teaching English language learners how to drive
Stephanie Vega is an aspiring driver who admits she has a lot to learn before she gets behind the wheel. But one thing is certain,…
Local
Body of missing Bloomington teen found in Lake Minnewashta
It came after a three-hour search.
Local
OSHA looking into death at Golden Valley Menards
An employee at a Burnsville store was killed in a similar accident in 2017.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 25
CENTERVILLEJUNE 5Theft. Decorative items valued at $100 were stolen from the yard of a home in the 1900 block of Robin Lane N.COLUMBUSJUNE 25Burglary. Guns…
Inspired
Richfield's Mayor Gonzalez a force in advocating services for communities of color
She reflects on her childhood, racial disparities and her work helping Minnesota families, people of color, and immigrants find decent housing, education, healthy foods and jobs.
Business
Worker killed when lumber falls on forklift at Golden Valley Menards
The victim has not yet been officially identified.
Local
Erik Travis, organist and church music director, dies at 63
He became a vital part of services at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina for 19 years.
Local
Plymouth police release more information on Hwy. 169 fatal shooting
More specific description offered of shooter's vehicle.
Local
Eden Prairie police likely first in state to add Tesla to fleet
Few departments across the U.S. have fully electric vehicles.
Local
Brooklyn Park man admits setting St. Paul store on fire during rioting last year
Officers questioned him 2 days later, but he cut it off because he hadn't slept in 24 hours and was tired, the criminal complaint against him read.
Local
Man hit by freight train, killed before dawn in Buffalo, Minn.
The victim's identity has yet to be released.
Business
Hennepin County Board OKs funds for more computers, financial aid to those in need
Over 8,000 laptops were distributed as part of "Connecting Hennepin."
Variety
A St. Louis Park highway noise barrier has become a growing art wall of old telephones
Dave Gatzmer's quirky guerrilla art project just keeps growing.
Local
Jail for Elk River man who hid camera in Mall of America fitting room
He was also accused of doing the same at swimming pools, parks and Elk River High School.
Business
Bubbly Paws dog grooming expanding beyond Twin Cities
During the pandemic, owners saw increase in people wanting to use self-serve and full-service dog grooming salons.
Local
Authorities ID man who was fatally hit by train in Minnetonka while walking bike bridge
Robert Buss was 54 years old and from Wayzata.
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