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Police union demands to know why man shot after threatening Maple Grove cops with knife wasn't charged
Explanation sought in case of knife-wielding Maple Grove man.
Plymouth's West Lutheran High School ordered to overhaul handling of sexual assault, harassment claims
A student reported that she was repeatedly sexually harassed and assaulted by male students during the 2014-2015 school year.
Closing of tiny elementary school in Carver County postponed
Eastern Carver district must cut its budget by $14M after voters rejected a referendum in November.
Man killed in small-plane crash near Rogers was co-owner of gardening retailer
Wagners Greenhouses and Garden Center confirmed the identity.
Victoria's Citizens Academy shows the complexities of city government
Participants learn about utilities, road construction, public safety, sewers.
Freeman defends Klobuchar's handling of 2003 Burrell case
Hennepin County attorney says senator not responsible for Burrell murder conviction.
2 athletes banned from Crown College campus after sex assault charges
Administrators at a west metro Christian college have indefinitely banned from campus two student-athletes charged with trying to sexually assault a fellow male student, a…
Two athletes at west metro college charged with sex assault of student
One of the suspects described the incident on the Crown College campus as a prank that went awry, the Sheriff's Office said.
Edina leads way as area chambers of commerce seek new ways to stay relevant
Suburban chapters focusing on workforce development, well-being rather than the conventional model of business marketing.
One dead in small-plane crash in Crow Hassan Park Reserve
The plane, which was in the air just 11 minutes, burst into flames after crashing near the Crow River.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Feb. 23
AFTON JAN. 15 Fraud. A resident in the 3000 block of Nybeck Avenue reported receiving several calls from unfamiliar numbers. He said he checked…
More than 150,000 Minnesota drivers will receive tiny refund for vehicle transfer overcharge
State overcharged transfer and renewal of titles when done simultaneously.
Reward posted for driver who fatally ran over Twin Cities hockey mom in 2003
The Maple Grove woman had just dropped her son at the community center for his game.
Minnetonka driver wasn't wrong to go wide right on left turn, court says
Motorists should be free to choose either of two lanes while turning left at an intersection without fear of being stopped and ticketed, according to a ruling by the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
In Chaska, a community dinner helps residents see past dividing lines of race and age
The gathering of 220 residents was designed to foster relationships after a series of race-related incidents.
Steamboat Minnehaha won't venture onto Lake Minnetonka this summer
The property with the only boat launch large enough to accommodate the steamboat won't be available this year.
Head-on crash kills 60-year-old driver in Wright County
The surviving motorist caused the collision, according to authorities.
New $25M MOA transit station set to welcome visitors 'in style'
About 44 million customers visit the Mall of America every year, with nearly 3 million shoppers and employees using the station and transit as their entry point. "This is the biggest hub for transit in the state of Minnesota," said Metropolitan Chairman Charlie Zelle at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Parents of slain Mpls. Realtor speak out as suspect makes court appearance
Monique Baugh's parents thanked the community for its support in the evolving case.
Patrol IDs minivan driver killed in three-vehicle crash on I-494
The victim is a 78-year-old man from Golden Valley, the patrol said.