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Ramsey seeks $37M alternative to unsafe well water
A proposed water treatment plant would be the largest public works project in the Anoka County city's history.
Hollies Winston takes over as Brooklyn Park's first Black mayor
Building relationships is a top priority, he says.
Last state-run COVID-19 testing sites in Minnesota will close this week
COVID-19 tests are still available through other sources.
Driver shortage hits volunteer-run services, including Medlink
The popular program is facing a driver shortage at a time when demand is rising.
Renting rooms for homeless got too expensive, so Hennepin County bought hotels
More than $25 million was spent to buy five motels and hotels and another property.
Nicholas Firkus murder trial begins in Ramsey County
Firkus, 39, has pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree premeditated murder and second-degree murder with intent in the death of wife Heidi Firkus in April 2010.
North St. Paul players vote not to play Eden Prairie after basketball coach reinstated
David Flom had been suspended while the Eden Prairie school district investigated his reading of a racial slur aloud to his team. North St. Paul's players voted unanimously against playing the game.
Charge mum on motive for man killed outside Brooklyn Park market in 2021
Police located five girls ages 5 to 12 "hiding in the bathroom and [needing] a lot of coaxing before they would leave," the criminal complaint read.
6-year-old run over by school bus, Brooklyn Park police say
The child was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening, authorities said.
Minnesota State chooses presidents for two technical colleges
The Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved new leaders for Hennepin Technical College and St. Cloud Technical & Community College.
Sixth person pleads guilty in $250M Feeding Our Future fraud case
Liban Yasin Alishire admitted to pocketing more than $700,000.
No prison for man who crashed pickup and killed passenger in Forest Lake while extremely drunk
Judge imposed seven years' probation and 240 hours of community service "related to the perils of alcohol consumption."
Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of murdering wife in St. Paul home
Nicholas Firkus has pleaded not guilty in the 2010 death of Heidi Firkus.
How good is Park Center? Check the perfect record ... and victory margin
The Pirates have won their first 12 games of the season in a convincing manner and are the only undefeated team in the boys basketball Metro Top 10.
Governor, DFL propose billions to 'fully fund' education
Gov. Tim Walz is proposing a more than $700 million general funding boost for public schools over the next two years and to permanently tie annual increases to inflation.
Metro briefs: Maplewood police to use drones
Plus: Dentistry program expands at Hennepin Tech in Brooklyn Park; Farmington Library pilot offers self-service hours; sidewalks coming to more Morningside streets in Edina.
Photo of Anoka County family comes home to Minnesota nearly 120 years later
Using genealogy and social media websites, the Photo Angel Project tracks down descendants of family members in old photos and sends them the pictures.
Carjacking suspect charged after police pursuit through Brooklyn Center
Shawn Franklin Sunt, 27, was charged Friday with first-degree aggravated robbery.
Coon Rapids officer hit by passing driver recovering at home
"It was very disturbing bodycam video to watch," Coon Rapids Police Chief John Stahnke said during Tuesday's City Council meeting.
New Hope police chief drops bid to assume city manager position as well
Tim Hoyt will remain in both roles until a new city manager is hired.