Plymouth lobbying for $20 million in state money to upgrade road it took over from Hennepin County
The city says County Road 47 is dangerous and needs fixes to handle increasing traffic volumes.
Local
2 teens charged in alleged metrowide carjacking wave
The defendants reported linked to nearly two dozen incidents across three metro counties.
Inspired
Sending books to Rwanda turned Bloomington woman's grief to hope
Kim Harms, a retired dentist, has raised money to send 254,000 books, as well as dental instruction materials, to Rwanda.
West Metro
2 suspects in carjackings, robberies arrested after chase through metro area
The suspects were believed to be connected to at least 21 robberies across the metro area.
High Schools
Hopkins girls still top ticket in town, taking national stage via ESPN
Basketball Across Minnesota: Nothing in this sports market is a sure thing, but watching the Hopkins girls' basketball team feels close to perfection. It's the No. 1 basketball show in town at any level.
Local
State Patrol: Hennepin sheriff driving over 120 mph while drunk in crash
The State Patrol said Hennepin County sheriff had a loaded gun, didn't have his seat belt on and initially claimed to "absolutely not" be the driver. Gov. Walz said Dave Hutchinson should step down.
Coronavirus
St. Louis Park becomes eighth Minnesota city to adopt a mask mandate
The list is unlikely to grow as omicron cases are expected to decline, League of Minnesota Cities official says.
Gophers
Minnesota sisters on opposite sides of Gophers-Hawkeyes rivalry tonight
Monika and Maggie Czinano will draw fans and family who watched them at Watertown-Mayer when Minnesota and Iowa play tonight at The Barn. Their mom's take: 'Both are very coachable. Both want to win.'
Minneapolis
Unions representing 3,500 Hennepin County workers file intent to strike in 10 days
They rejected the county's latest offer.
Local
'We have a lot to lose': 16 Minnesota cities declare climate emergency
An emerging coalition urging legislative action crosses the urban-rural divide at a time when the state has experienced record extreme weather.
West Metro
Amid Dayton family opposition, Orono hits pause on beach development
The family, which donated the land for Summit Beach Park, objects to a proposed rowing club facility.
Stage & Arts
Chanhassen cancels last week of 'Music Man,' delays opening of 'Footloose'
Multiple actors tested positive for COVID-19.
West Metro
Crossover crash leaves one dead in Chaska
The crash on Hwy. 41 happened Tuesday morning near Engler Boulevard.
Local
All clear at Holy Angels high school in Richfield after bomb threat received
The school was evacuated and classes were canceled for the day. School resumes Wednesday.
Local
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman defends work of his office
He also discusses 4 major initiatives he wants to implement in his last year.
Business
It's final — Prince's estate is worth $156.4 million
As a nearly six-year probate case winds down, the process of distributing the star musician's wealth could begin in February.
Local
Hennepin County sheriff's major wins national award for Black law enforcement officials
Dawanna Witt, who supervises the courts and jail, is one of eight recipients of national law enforcement award.
Variety
MOA to celebrate 30th anniversary with 'Back to the '90s' drag show
Stars from "RuPaul's Drag Race" will perform retro hits from the Mall of America's early days.
Minnetonka City Council candidates fined for campaign violation
A resident filed a complaint in October against six candidates with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
West Metro
Murder trial date set for man charged in mass shooting at Buffalo, Minn., medical clinic
Gregory Ulrich is charged with first-degree murder, other counts; 1 clinic staffer was killed among the several wounded.
St. Paul
Plymouth woman named St. Paul Winter Carnival's Klondike Kate
Tina Hacker of Plymouth outsang and outsassed five others for the title.
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