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Thousands of invasive goldfish pack chain of Chaska lakes
Staffers with the Carver County Water Management Organization spotted the flashy fish this week while doing routine monitoring at Big Woods Lake.
Boy hurt in MOA attack 'showing real signs of recovery'
The family of the 5-year-old boy who was thrown from a third floor balcony at the Mall of America says new test results are positive for the "miracle child," though he remains in intensive care.
Man accused of yelling racial epithet before pulling out gun at Eden Prairie mall
Eyewitnesses told police that the 55-year-old could have retreated, but instead escalated the encounter by pulling out a gun, the complaint said.
Chinese Christians in Minnesota are praying for Easter rebirth
"If we were in China today, I don't know if we could celebrate Easter because government control of the church is much stronger," pastor Xing Liu said.
2 die in crashes on Minnesota roads
One crash was in Wright County, the other in western Hennepin County.
Twin Cities police blotter, April 21
BLAINE MARCH 22 Drugs. A 28-year-old man was found passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle parked at Central Avenue and 125th Avenue…
Ice-out declared on Lake Minnetonka, close to normal date
Unlike 2018's record late date, this year's date was about average, officials said.
Man admits to violent attack on 2 Normandale Community College teachers
One of the instructors suffered broken bones in her face in the attack by the St. Paul man.
Man dies when vehicle hits tree, lands in pond in Bloomington
The crash occurred just before 1 a.m. at Anderson Lakes Parkway.
Hennepin County reports drop in child protection caseloads
Hennepin County Board invested in staff, family resources to keep more kids out of system.
Every police-involved death in Minnesota since 2000
The Star Tribune collected the names and stories of everyone who died after a physical confrontation with law enforcement in Minnesota since January 2000, and continues to update this database as new incidents occur.
Bloomington goes ahead with Mall of America water park
City leaders commit $7.5 million to fully develop plans for the massive $250 million facility.
Eden Prairie dad pleads guilty to charge of whipping daughter with tree branch, belt
Plea deal calls for him to be locked up for no more than 45 days.
Suburban host homes let homeless youth stay in their communities
Even in wealthy suburbs, young people lack stable housing.
Man accused in attack on 5-year-old boy at Mall of America appears in court
Boy's family says outpouring of support affirms "overall goodness of humanity."
Authorities: Exposure killed woman found dead along Minnetonka frontage road
Body of a Minnetonka resident was spotted by a motorist in March.
St. Louis Park to start building $12M interpretive center
The new facility is expected to open in early 2020 at the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Boy thrown over railing at Mall of America remains hospitalized
The 5-year-old boy, whose first name is Landen, "is still very much with us and fighting," a family friend said. The suspect, Emmanuel Deshawn Aranda, is expected to be charged Monday with attempted murder.
Twin Cities police blotter, April 14
CENTERVILLEMARCH 22Suspicious activity. Officers responded to a report of gunshots fired in the 1900 block of 72nd Street. They searched the area and determined…
Man held after boy is thrown at MOA had been told to stay away
The 5-year-old, who was thrown or pushed from the third floor, initially was reported to be not breathing. Police said they could find no connection between the suspect and the boy and his family.