West Metro
St. Louis Park man did time in the workhouse for a messy yard
Phillip Murphy said there were many reasons why he hasn't been able to clean up his yard — including the five days he spent in the workhouse.
West Metro
Waconia high school students dismissed after pair of social media threats
It was the second such threat of the day, as authorities arrested a 16-year-old after an earlier threat at the Waconia Learning Center, according the Carver County Sheriff's Office.
West Metro
Hennepin County approves nearly 5% levy increase, adds funding for housing
Officials cited mounting financial pressures to deal with homelessness, drug addiction and an array of costly services for the neediest residents.
West Metro
Metropolitan Council increases contract for Southwest light rail by $21 million
The light-rail project's overall $2 billion price tag stays the same.
West Metro
Death of academic, author at Mpls. intersection adds to surge in pedestrian fatalities
The 81-year-old Maple Grove woman was in an unmarked crosswalk with her husband at the time they were struck, police said.
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Disney coming to Minnesota this week in search of kids to play 'precocious' 8-year-olds
The casting call will be at the Mall of America, and there is no experience necessary.
West Metro
Driver who crossed into oncoming traffic, killed other motorist is suspected of being impaired
Police released the identity of the man who was killed in the collision of pickup trucks after dark last week.
West Metro
Minnetonka jewelry burglars make off with $400,000 haul
Police say that burglars broke into a Minnetonka jewelry store last month and stole nearly $400,000 worth of jewelry in a Hollywood-style heist that was…
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Mayors Melvin Carter of St. Paul, Jim Hovland of Edina are named to national Climate Mayors committee
They are joining 22 other mayors from across the country committed to battling global warming.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 8
EAST BETHEL NOV. 2 Disorderly conduct. Officers responded to a report of two people throwing eggs at a vehicle in the 18100 block of…
West Metro
$2 million grant awarded to Minnesota for sex assault investigations
The money is intended for testing rape kits, aiding victims and other uses.
South Metro
Driver jailed after striking, killing pedestrian in Bloomington
The crash happened Tuesday night near 98th Street and Newton Avenue S.
West Metro
Plan for bike lane riles St. Louis Park residents
The City Council will vote on the plan in February.
South Metro
Charges: Man's anti-Muslim bias fuels violent tirade outside Bloomington apartments
He broke window of car owned by a Muslim man, spewed racial slurs during outburst, according to the charges.
West Metro
Minnesota Sikhs celebrate 550th anniversary of their faith
Minnesota adherents reach out to mark faith's founding.
West Metro
Bloomington City Council decides to take no action on community center at Valley View Park
The council decided not to move forward with predesign of a community center at Valley View Park and will explore other options next year.
West Metro
Bloomington City Council considers Valley View site for Community Center
Bloomington proposal faces some opposition.
West Metro
Minnetonka schools' open enrollment under state scrutiny
State action comes after receiving evidence showing the district accepts nonresident students on a first-come, first-served basis, and without conducting lotteries.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 1
BLAINE OCT. 27 Neighbor dispute. An officer mediated an argument between neighbors in the 10300 block of Lever Street NE. A 44-year-old man who…
West Metro
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- St. Louis Park man did time in the workhouse for a messy yard
- Waconia high school students dismissed after pair of social media threats
- Hennepin County approves nearly 5% levy increase, adds funding for housing
- Metropolitan Council increases contract for Southwest light rail by $21 million
- Death of academic, author at Mpls. intersection adds to surge in pedestrian fatalities
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