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Hennepin County won't file charges against Brooklyn Center officers in fatal shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the two officers who fired reasonably believed they and Kobe Dimock-Heisler's grandmother were in "danger of death or great bodily harm" when they fired six shots.
Hennepin County Board candidates to replace longtime commissioners
The open districts represent the county's northern and western suburbs.
Velodrome at National Sports Center in Blaine comes down after 30-year run
Officials with a state cycling nonprofit said they hope to replace the 30-year-old bike-racing facility with a new track elsewhere in the metro area.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 9
ANDOVERJULY 17Theft. A 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was stolen from a home in the 3000 block of NW. 167th Lane. The keys had been left…
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Felon charged with injuring New Brighton cop who couldn't free himself from fleeing car
The officer broke a wrist during the encounter Monday afternoon.
Man charged with committing four armed robberies in Twin Cities last Friday
Derrick Lee Spillman is accused of robbing two Holiday gas stations, a Speedway and a Subway over a 9-hour period.
Police: New Brighton cop hurt while stuck in door of stolen car as it hit building
The gun-toting suspect was arrested after putting up continued resistance, police said.
2 diverse north metro suburbs stand out as police reform model
As Twin Cities suburbs look for ways to foster trust between law enforcement officers and communities of color in the wake of George Floyd's death, some are looking to a long-standing model that began years ago in the north metro.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2
BLAINE JULY 3 Driving violation. A 54-year-old man was cited for driving his motorcycle with a 4-year-old child on board at NE. Able Street…
Anoka looking into disbanding the city's Human Rights Commission
Some believe the inactive board is redundant, while others say it requires new commitment.
Supporters press for extension of Metro Transit's Blue Line light rail
The proposed Blue Line extension is delayed amid stalled talks with BNSF.
2 dead after crossover crash on Hwy. 10 in Sherburne County
Four vehicles were in the crash that happened just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Residents want change at dangerous Hwy. 65 intersection in East Bethel
More than 6,000 people have signed a petition calling for an overpass at Viking Boulevard.
Maple Grove man who killed wife, hid body, kills himself in jail
A Maple Grove man who was to be sentenced this week for killing his wife and hiding her body in a crawl space under their…
Teen will keep pushing for mural of Philando Castile at St. Anthony City Hall
St. Anthony voted down a Philando Castile tribute at City Hall, but Semhar Solomon is undaunted.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 26
ANDOVER JULY 9 Fleeing police. Officers responded to a report of unspecified trouble in the 14500 block of NW. Bluebird Street and learned a…
Nowthen crash victim was 52-year-old Elk River man
He was driving a westbound car that collided head-on with an eastbound pickup on Viking Boulevard, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
Authorities ID motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup in Anoka County
The crash occurred at a major intersection in East Bethel.
One killed, one seriously injured in crash in Nowthen
A westbound passenger car and an eastbound pickup truck had crashed head-on into each other.