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Finish line in sight for Hwy. 212 expressway across Carver County
The state has allocated $25 million for the project's second phase.
Richfield's Mayor Gonzalez a force in advocating services for communities of color
She reflects on her childhood, racial disparities and her work helping Minnesota families, people of color, and immigrants find decent housing, education, healthy foods and jobs.
Eden Prairie police likely first in state to add Tesla to fleet
Few departments across the U.S. have fully electric vehicles.
Son of Gophers men's hockey coach Motzko dies in Orono crash
Mack Motzko, 20, died of injuries suffered in a car crash Saturday night in Orono that also killed another passenger. Police said that "alcohol and speed appear to be contributing factors."
Crystal police teaching English language learners how to drive
Stephanie Vega is an aspiring driver who admits she has a lot to learn before she gets behind the wheel. But one thing is certain,…
Body of missing Bloomington teen found in Lake Minnewashta
It came after a three-hour search.
OSHA looking into death at Golden Valley Menards
An employee at a Burnsville store was killed in a similar accident in 2017.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 25
CENTERVILLEJUNE 5Theft. Decorative items valued at $100 were stolen from the yard of a home in the 1900 block of Robin Lane N.COLUMBUSJUNE 25Burglary. Guns…
Worker killed when lumber falls on forklift at Golden Valley Menards
The victim has not yet been officially identified.
Erik Travis, organist and church music director, dies at 63
He became a vital part of services at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Edina for 19 years.
Plymouth police release more information on Hwy. 169 fatal shooting
More specific description offered of shooter's vehicle.
Brooklyn Park man admits setting St. Paul store on fire during rioting last year
Officers questioned him 2 days later, but he cut it off because he hadn't slept in 24 hours and was tired, the criminal complaint against him read.
Man hit by freight train, killed before dawn in Buffalo, Minn.
The victim's identity has yet to be released.
Hennepin County Board OKs funds for more computers, financial aid to those in need
Over 8,000 laptops were distributed as part of "Connecting Hennepin."
A St. Louis Park highway noise barrier has become a growing art wall of old telephones
Dave Gatzmer's quirky guerrilla art project just keeps growing.
Jail for Elk River man who hid camera in Mall of America fitting room
He was also accused of doing the same at swimming pools, parks and Elk River High School.
Bubbly Paws dog grooming expanding beyond Twin Cities
During the pandemic, owners saw increase in people wanting to use self-serve and full-service dog grooming salons.
Authorities ID man who was fatally hit by train in Minnetonka while walking bike bridge
Robert Buss was 54 years old and from Wayzata.
Wake boats are churning controversy around Lake Minnetonka
Critics say the boats are loud, disruptive and may damage ecosystems.
Authorities call on drivers to do their part to end road violence
Driver behavior in Minnesota has become so bad that Mike Hanson said he is running out of adjectives to describe it."Horrific. Tragic. Sad," said Hanson,…