south metro
Minn. Department of Health sues Lakeville eatery for operating without a license
Suit is latest in a series of actions against the Alibi Drinkery.
Fire damages greenhouse at Gertens in Inver Grove Heights
The main store on Blaine Avenue was not affected and will be open Monday.
SouthWest Transit launches on-demand service to take riders to supermarket for $2
Authorities ID 94-year-old driver killed in crash near Waconia
The Golden Valley man served in World War II, worked for Department of Veterans Affairs.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 24
ANDOVERJAN. 13Burglary. Guns and bedding were stolen from a home in the 4100 block of NW. 145th Lane.CENTERVILLEJAN. 3Driving violations. A 30-year-old man was cited…
Man found dead in burning car in Goodhue County is ID'd
Authorities have identified the man whose body was found Dec. 31 in a burning car in a rural area of Goodhue County.The fire was reported…
Richfield officials nix notion of building new community center — for now
Officials discussed the feasibility of a new center on American Legion property near Veterans Park.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 17
CHAMPLINDEC. 16Theft. Tools were stolen from a vehicle in the 11200 block of Sumter Avenue.EDINADEC. 16Drugs. A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of…
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 10
EDINADEC. 16Drugs. A 26-year-old Minneapolis man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance following a traffic stop at Valley View Road and Clover Ridge.FRIDLEYDEC.…
Longtime Dakota County Attorney James Backstrom announces retirement
He's stepping down after 33 years due to health concerns.
Judge fines Lakeville eatery $3,000 a day for violating order
The Alibi Drinkery opened to indoor dining in violation of state order aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 3
FRIDLEYDEC. 1Assist public. An officer responded to a report of a 7-year-old boy in the 5200 block of NE. 3rd Street who needed help in…
Body found in burned car in Goodhue County
An autopsy will be conducted to identify the deceased.
Police mostly leave enforcing orders for restaurants to state
Most see their role as educating defiant businesses, not acting to force compliance.
Eagan teen wins national honors as he aims for an international ballet career
Joel Dichter wins National YoungArts prize as he aims for an international career.
Every police-involved death in Minnesota since 2000
The Star Tribune collected the names and stories of everyone who died after a physical confrontation with law enforcement in Minnesota since January 2000, and continues to update this database as new incidents occur.
How popular is your first name (or any other) in Minnesota?
Track the popularity of any first name in Minnesota over the past century.
Twin Cities metro-area homeowners facing friendlier property-tax outlook
Hennepin and Ramsey counties keeping rates flat due to pandemic; a third of metro cities see decrease.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 27
ANDOVERDEC. 8Theft. A 2005 Dodge Caravan was stolen from the driveway of a home in the 15800 block of Round Lake Boulevard NW.DENMARK TOWNSHIPNOV. 12Suspicious…
Mantorville man dies in Goodhue County crash
A 66-year-old man from Mantorville, Minn., died Christmas Day in a one-vehicle crash on an icy road in Goodhue County.Elton Curtis Behnken was driving his…