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At Inver Grove Heights cemetery, survey of older graves may be key to the future
There's some uncertainty about who is buried where at Union Cemetery.
Burnsville city manager resigns, deputy will step in
Melanie Mesko Lee had been with the city since January 2019.
Sale of 435-acre site opens door for massive residential development in Rosemount
The project will be the biggest development in the city, one of the fastest-growing in the metro area.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Jan. 23
CENTERVILLEDEC. 10Water rescue. Officers responded to a report of a male who fell through the ice on Peltier Lake. The 31-year-old man was rescued.COLUMBUSDEC. 25Theft.…
Prison for Dakota County man 8 years after he killed 2 in Wisconsin hit-and-run
The two had gotten into a fight that spilled into the road, where they were struck by Andrew Endres' pickup.
Albert Lea HS counselor, basketball coach charged with sexually assaulting student
The defendant is an Albert Lea High School alum and played football at the University of South Dakota.
Shakopee City Council, utility commission leave contentious past behind
Fourteen months after residents voted to keep the utilities commission arrangement, the commission has new staff working toward transparency.
Dog Tank Polar Plunge
Owners brought their canine companions to The Dog Tank in Mendota Heights, Minn., in an attempt to achieve a dock diving title. The competition was held in conjunction with North America Diving Dogs, the only dock diving organization whose titles are recognized by the American Kennel Club.
South St. Paul boys' basketball coach resigns, plans to plead guilty to fraud charges
Matt McCollister coached the Packers to a perfect record this season and to 30 wins in their past 32 games.
Proposed Mendota Heights apartment building prompts density debate
Plans for the 89-unit building are being reconsidered by the developer ahead of Feb. 2 meeting.
More Twin Cities area schools go to remote learning as virus rises
More Twin Cities area schools are moving to distance learning after outbreaks of COVID-19 spurred high numbers of student absences and staffing shortages.
Owner of dog missing in stolen van says Jasper has been found alive
The boxer and his owner were in town for a dog show in St. Paul.
Repeat felon sentenced to 30-plus years for fatally shooting woman in front of children in W. St. Paul
He was on supervised release at the time for a robbery and a weapons violation in Scott County.
Metro briefs: First phase of Plymouth community center expansion complete
The city of Plymouth has completed the first phase of its $50 million community center expansion.The Active Wing featuring an indoor playground, walking track, fitness…
Hennepin County sheriff candidate is local Black police group leader
Suwana Kirkland's bid comes as Sheriff David Hutchinson faces scrutiny for driving under the influence
Hmong American farmers worry about road project eating up acres of land
Concern grows as Dakota County studies whether to build an interchange at Hwy. 52 and County Road 66.
Metro briefs: Plymouth's Fire & Ice festival to return in 2022
Following a year of at-home activities, Plymouth's Fire & Ice festival will return with live programming and events Feb. 5.The 33rd annual celebration at Parker's…
New wastewater plant will free up Hastings riverfront
Current plant dates back to 1955.
Suspect in Lakeville road rage incident arrested 2 months later in Kentucky
Prosecutors say he was mad about being cut off and broke the other driver's leg outside a Walmart.
More Twin Cities-area libraries are eliminating late fees
Ramsey County is ending all fines for overdue items, and Dakota County will nix fines for materials for children and teens.