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Probe into Golden Valley Police Department finds culture of racism, leads to officer departures
Nine months after an independent investigation was launched, the city released a law firm's findings and recommendations.
New bus-rapid transit D Line opens, even as Metro Transit cuts service for lack of drivers
The service cuts took effect Saturday, the same day that officials marked the opening of the D Line.
A hint of doubt amid a stack of success drove Maple Grove to title
The Crimson fed on feeling underappreciated before they defeated Rosemount in the Class 6A final.
Supreme Court hears arguments over control of former MOA Sears store
At stake is a lot of empty store space in Bloomington.
Bloomington hints at $40M sports complex near MOA
The city already this year earmarked some $55 million of TIF funds for a proposed waterpark, with the hope that construction could begin this year. Delays have pushed back the timeline into 2023.
Driver who crashed on Hwy. 169 and died two weeks later is identified
The motorist sideswiped an SUV, went off the road and hit a tree, the State Patrol said.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Comeback positions Anderson to be Prep Bowl star
A left knee injury threatened to wipe out Jacob Anderson's senior football season. Determination cleared his path back and ended with Maple Grove winning the 6A title at the Prep Bowl.
Renaissance Festival could lose permit after parking problems
Scott County will decide in January whether to revoke the conditional use permit required for the event. Roads leading to the Shakopee site were clogged for miles last fall.
Thomas George Neadle, who played the pipe organ for worshipers and moviegoers, dies at 80
Neadle took up the pipe organ as a teenager and never gave it up.
Metro briefs: Maple Grove police aim to curb holiday shoplifting
Plus: Stillwater area Catholic youth camp discussion continues; Maplewood library renovation begins.
Class 6A Prep Bowl: No. 1 Maple Grove uses big plays to top Rosemount
Until Friday, no one put 21 points on Rosemount's defense all season. Maple Grove did it in less than two minutes of game action, and won 27-10.
Simley's offensive attack too much for Hutchinson in Class 4A Prep Bowl
Spartans rallied from 10-point deficit in the first half.
Carver to join state pension plan, nearly doubling firefighter benefits
The west metro city is the latest to join Minnesota's state-run plan.
Psychologist admits falsely collecting from Mdewakanton Sioux more than $500,000
The doctor's billing scheme spanned more than seven years as the owner of Life Dynamics Inc. in Prior Lake.
Why was the Mall of America built in Minnesota?
The "fantasyland" proposal for the former Met Stadium site almost didn't materialize.
Legs of running quarterbacks bear hopes of four Prep Bowl teams
Four quarterbacks. Oodles of combined rushing yards. Zero losses. Running quarterbacks are nothing new. But they provide a common thread for teams still chasing a state title this season.
Friday's Prep Bowl picks: Four games, three disagreements
David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen have been right way more often than they've been wrong this season. That makes their conflicts over the opening day of the Prep Bowl that much more noteworthy.
How an old-school offense and creative coach transformed Elk River
The Elks, headed to the Prep Bowl, were a mess when Steve Hamilton took over the program. He blended old ideas with new ones, installed the Power-T and turned the program into a Class 5A power.
22 Twin Cities area light shows and tree lightings add holiday cheer
These options across the Twin Cities area aim to put your family in a festive mood.
Met Council adopts policy to better address risks and expenses of future transit projects
A key lawmaker said that he will sponsor legislation to make the council an elected rather than appointed body.