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Woman, two small children die in Maple Grove crash
A man is hospitalized with injuries that appear noncritical, authorities say.
Man, 20, held in sister's fatal shooting in Chanhassen
The victim was a 25-year-old woman, authorities said.
Minnetonka district agrees to return missing bell and wheel to Minneapolis Park Board
The American Legion helped broker a peace treaty.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 9
EAST BETHELAPRIL 18Theft. A boat was stolen from the 2400 block of 183rd Avenue NE.HUGOMARCH 25Animal complaint. A deputy observed an injured dog on the…
Boy, 9, safe after trip on baggage conveyor at Twin Cities airport
A 9-year-old boy was uninjured on Saturday after climbing onto a conveyor belt used for baggage at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.The boy, left a…
Twin Cities metro police blotter, May 2
CIRCLE PINESMARCH 18Animal complaint. Officers responded to a report of a guinea pig running loose in the park in the 100 block of W. Golden…
Friends mourn man killed in Plymouth hit-and-run as driver charged
His dog also was killed in the crash, said a longtime friend. The driver was street racing, according to the charges.
Robbinsdale Armstrong High School senior earns perfect ACT score on first try
Mio Aoki-Sherwood joins the less than 1% of test takers who achieve a 36.
Homicide charges filed in fatal hit-and-run in Plymouth
Authorities say Jack Blaschke was driving more than 70 miles-an-hour when he struck a man and his dog.
Unlicensed driver, 19, arrested in fatal hit-and-run in Plymouth
The Delano man was booked into jail Thursday morning.
Driver sought after fatal hit-and-run in Plymouth
Police are seeking help from the public in finding a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run Wednesday night in Plymouth.A car struck a pedestrian just…
Bloomington sets sunset on all tobacco licenses
Bloomington decides to phase out all tobacco licenses beginning June 2022.
Developer planning high-end homes on former Plymouth golf course pauses suit against city
Developers suing the city of Plymouth for rejecting a proposal to turn a former golf course into lots for 229 homes have agreed to put…
Big Lake schools respond to photo of racist prom proposal
The school district said in a statement that it is aware of the Facebook post, is evaluating it "and will take whatever action is necessary and appropriate to address the situation."
Hennepin County Board rejects resolution condemning use of chemical weapons and less-lethal projectiles
Commissioners also discussed the use of the Government Center's public plaza for protests.
ID released of woman in wheelchair who was fatally hit by truck in Plymouth
The collision occurred at the bottom of an I-494 exit ramp.
Plymouth sixth-grader fires gun in school; no one hurt, police say
A school resource officer apprehended the student. The boy took the gun from his home and took it to school, his father said. The school was on lockdown until about noon.
Golden Valley man turns yard into daffodil destination
Warren Kapsner has planted 2,500 bulbs, and he's just getting started.
Man dies 3 weeks after motorcycle crash in Carver County
The wreck occurred north of Belle Plaine, authorities said.
As tech evolves for severe weather warnings, Hennepin County leads the way
New equipment assists with evolving plans for warnings.