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Hennepin County sheriff encrypts 911 calls and radio traffic, blocking public from listening
The public can no longer hear the Sheriff's Office emergency dispatches in real time.
Kulka, Busse face off for Bloomington mayor
Busse looking at 'gutsy endeavors,' Kulka seeks rollback of regulations.
Minnetonka psychologist sexually abused client, charges say
Johanna Lamm allegedly accused her client of assaulting her until police discovered evidence against her, the charges said.
Man run over at Bloomington intersection dies 8 days later
A man walking near a median after dark at S. Lyndale Avenue and W. 86th Street in Bloomington was run over and died eight days…
Patrol IDs man killed in I-35W crash; passenger severely injured
The car veered off the interstate and hit a tree, according to the patrol.
Former Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz convicted of felony perjury
Prosecutors might seek jail time for Stephen Frenz; defense plans to appeal.
No prison for ex-Florida cop who fatally shot Twin Cities retiree during demo
Her husband spoke at sentencing against the plea deal. He was there when his wife of 55 years was shot.
St. Louis Park couple charged in infant's fentanyl poisoning
St. Louis Park couple's 1-year-old son survived after six days in hospital.
Rep. Ilhan Omar raises $1.1 million for re-election bid
Congresswoman's high profile, Trump's attacks help her raise $1.1 million.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 13
ANDOVER SEPT. 7 Disorderly conduct. An officer responded to a report of a woman being belligerent in the drive-through at McDonald’s, 13731 Round Lake…
St. Anthony raises tobacco sales age to 21, and Golden Valley and St. Paul looking to consider it
Close to 50 Minnesota jurisdictions — including Minneapolis and Hennepin County — have passed similar ordinances.
Bloomington police swamped with calls about hidden cameras in dressing rooms at MOA
The suspect may also be involved in similar cases at Maplewood Mall.
Bloomington police add tip line to report violent extremist behavior and mental health issues
Mental health concerns, extremist behavior can be reported anonymously.
Police investigating hidden cameras in MOA, Maplewood Mall fitting rooms
The suspect allegedly told police he's hidden cameras about 10 times at the Mall of America and other metro malls.
Val Swedberg, fabric store owner and beloved Byerlys sample lady, dies at 96
Rarely did her "social butterfly" mother visit anybody without something she'd made in hand, daughter Cindi Konitzer said.
Worker fatally pinned between 2 pieces of excavation equipment in west metro neighborhood
Authorities have yet to identify the man, his employer and the type of work being done at that address in Corcoran.
Genealogy detective found millions of dollars for lost heirs
Alan Noot lived life challenging the phrase “no known heirs.” As a forensic genealogist for nearly 40 years who scoured cemeteries, census film and vital…
At end of first decade, Target Field has what it needs: A winning team
Monday's game against the Yankees is only the third postseason home game ever to be played at Target Field; the first two, in the ballpark's inaugural 2010 season, were consecutive losses to the Yankees.
Good running weather for this morning's Twin Cities Marathon
Some related events were canceled Saturday due to concerns about lightning.
Global conference speakers say U.S.-Mexico are family, must form beneficial economic union
Mexican ambassador welcomes Minnesotans.