south metro
Too many stores failing tobacco, alcohol compliance checks in Shakopee, officials say
In 2022, 19 businesses didn't check the ID of an underage buyer who was working with police to ensure compliance.
Former Twin Cities psychiatrist who appealed term for raping patient gets more time at resentencing
He is expected to serve slightly more than 6 3⁄4 years in prison.
Charge: St. Olaf football player's wrong-way crash at 75 mph kills driver fleeing Chicago police
The wreck occurred on Michigan Avenue, according to officials.
Metro briefs: Minnetonka allows solar energy systems citywide
Plus: Rosemount City Council could have two open seats; St. Paul Union Depot celebrated.
Police standoff with Prior Lake suspect who broke into home ends
The suspect was in custody, and no one was hurt, according to officials
After going virtual for two years, Walk to End Hunger returns to Mall of America
Donations will go to seven nonprofit organizations that provide free food to Minnesotans in need.
Meet the Roback family and its three generations of Prep Bowlers
Dad Jim helped coach Coon Rapids to a 1983 title, son Pete won with Anoka in '90 and grandson Dane will get there with Rosemount.
Hopkins and who else? 10 girls basketball teams to know this season
It all starts with Hopkins, the defending state champion, and includes some of its conference rivals and a 3A team that makes a point of playing bigger schools.
Eventually Rosemount showed it was 'a better team by far' in 1981
50 years in the making: The Irish trailed 7-6, but five scores in a row made the Class AA final a rout.
Meet 10 more players to watch in high school girls basketball
A freshman made the list, spreading it over all four grades, and school size also ranges.
Meet the girls basketball Dream Team, five players with big plans
They're headed to some of the nation's most prominent college programs.
Five story lines to dwell on as high school boys hockey begins
There have been high-profile coaching moves involving former Edina High School stars and former Duluth East coach Mike Randolph, as well as an exodus of players from prep to junior teams.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Monticello's Adalynn Biegler is a state champ in eighth grade
She won two swimming titles Saturday, completing a season of improvement.
Adapted soccer finalists from '21 make it back, but only one repeats
Dakota United won the PI title this time, and Burnsville/Farmington/Lakeville took CI again.
Legally bought guns turning up at crime scenes faster than ever
Some guns are being traced to crimes within days, hours of being stolen.
Medcalf: Minnesota woman who suffered in prison discovered writing was her therapy — and her talent
Barbara Currin put pencil to paper and found herself.
Metro briefs: Schroeder house in Shakopee recommended for historic designation
Plus: Plans for Brooklyn Park performing art center dropped; Roseville's Oval now open after a renovation.
Pups on display at the Minneapolis Kennel Club Show in Shakopee
Owners brought their dogs to the Minneapolis Kennel Club Show for all breeds at Canterbury Park in Shakopee on Saturday.
Rosemount makes lead hold up, ousts Eden Prairie in Class 6A semifinals
The large-class final will pit two unbeaten teams, the Irish and Maple Grove.
Overachieving relay team gives Edina Class 2A swimming and diving title
The Hornets needed to finish sixth in the 400 freestyle relay to tie. Instead they took third and won.