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Anoka-Hennepin shifts middle, high schools to distance learning
Elementary students in the state's largest school district will remain in a hybrid format after the Nov. 4 change, made amid the rising spread of COVID-19 in the area.
Anoka-Hennepin board defies state, votes to continue sports, extracurriculars
The board of one of the state's largest school district board voted Monday night to proceed with sports and extracurricular activities despite its plan to switch next week to remote learning.
DFL apologizes to Anoka County Board candidate for mistakenly endorsing her in nonpartisan election
Cindy Hansen disavowed the erroneous endorsement in the traditionally conservative district.
Pine Springs crash victim was Maple Grove man, 28
The Minnesota State Patrol has released the name of a Maple Grove man killed Wednesday morning in a rollover crash on Interstate 694 in the…
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 25
AFTON SEPT. 13 Suspicious person. A homeowner reported seeing on his home camera an unknown person at his front door in the 14000 block…
Trucker who drove onto I-35W during Floyd protest charged
Bogdan Vechirko faces one felony and one misdemeanor count in Hennepin County.
Former Chisago County sheriff pleads guilty, claims 'hero syndrome' in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan says job trauma and stress were factors in "Control Freak" incidents.
Candidates trade charges in heated Anoka County Board race
One is criticized for not yet donating promotion proceeds, the other accused of conflict of interest.
St. Paul man assaulted, found dead in Carlos Avery Wildlife Area
A St. Paul man was assaulted and found dead in a state wildlife area in northern Anoka County, authorities said. Sheriff’s deputies were called about…
Charges: Man was under influence in Coon Rapids crash that killed 2-year-old
A 55-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he caused a four-vehicle pileup on a snowy and…
Motorcyclist who crashed north of Twin Cities dies nearly a week later
A motorcyclist who crashed north of the Twin Cities on Oct. 9 has died, authorities said. Daniel D. Wagner, 44, of Harris, Minn., died Friday…
Elk River woman dies in van-semi crash on Hwy. 169
The crash happened at 8:40 a.m. Friday, when roads were wet, the State Patrol said.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Oct. 18
CENTERVILLE SEPT. 16 Medical. A 27-year-old man approached officers on routine patrol in LaMotte Park, 6970 LaMotte Dr., and asked for their help in…
Former Chisago County sheriff offered no-jail plea deal in bizarre stalking case
Rick Duncan already turned down one plea deal.
Transit officials consider future of Minnesota's Northstar rail line
Ridership has plunged by 95% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
East Bethel behavioral center cited for violating state, federal regulations
State investigators found the facility lacked safeguards to protect the adolescents in its care.
Anoka man wins world championship in California with his giant pumpkin
The 2,350-pound pumpkin took top honors at the "Super Bowl" of pumpkin weigh-offs.
Authorities ID dirt bike rider who died in head-on crash with pickup in Andover
Authorities on Monday identified the dirt bike rider who died after a head-on collision with a pickup truck in Andover over the weekend, authorities said.Bryce…
Boy on dirt bike who collided with pickup in Andover dies
A boy on a dirt bike who collided head-on with a pickup truck in Andover died Saturday, authorities said. The boy was airlifted to HCMC…
'Opposite of white flight': Quest for diversity led family to city
A transformative visit to the George Floyd memorial convinced the family of eight to move from northern Minnesota to one of the most diverse cities in the state.