west metro
Edina approves extension of mask mandate
The revised order takes effect Thursday and will run until Dec. 31 unless a statewide requirement supersedes it.
Police: Officer shot and wounded suicidal person in Robbinsdale
Police said the person came out of a home with a firearm
Seeds of Change effort brings Black Lives Matter art to downtown Edina
The installation by student and professional artists will be on display at 50th and France.
Plymouth man charged in grandmother's death
A mentally ill man has been charged with fatally beating his grandmother and seriously injuring his mother and sister on Wednesday in Maple Grove. David…
DOC chief calls for criminal investigation of Beltrami County jail inmate's death
Letters by health care professional alleged neglect of inmate at Beltrami County jail.
Former youth basketball coach charged in third case of child sex abuse
A former Minneapolis grade-school teacher and youth basketball coach was charged Thursday for the third time with sexually abusing a child under his care. Aaron…
Police arrest nine people in alleged assault of Bloomington IHOP employee over unpaid bill
Bloomington police arrested nine people who allegedly assaulted an IHOP restaurant employee who confronted them for leaving without paying their bill. The suspects include seven…
Minnesota school district sees benefits to life after cops in schools
Arrests down in system that serves high-needs kids.
Sen. Scott Jensen says he has 'no regrets' about his COVID-19 comments
Senate leader says he's under investigation by state medical board for COVID remarks.
Twin Cities couple charged with violating Canada's quarantine requirement
A Twin Cities couple violated Canadian law and failed to quarantine for 14 days after entering the country while on their way to their other…
Man who shot at SWAT team in Spring Lake Park arrested in similar incident June 26
A man using a high-powered handgun outfitted with a scope fired several shots Monday afternoon at an Anoka County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team during a…
Fewer people, more citations over July 4th on Lake Minnetonka
Slight uptick in boating under the influence tags, however.
Charge: Officers revived pulse, tended to gunshot wounds of Bloomington restaurant owner
20-year-old charged in that robbery and a St. Paul liquor store heist.
Dayton mayor pleads guilty to mishandling of festival funds
Tim McNeil was charged with felony theft by swindle, but he says he forgot to file paperwork.
Retiring city manager oversaw Chanhassen's dramatic growth
In his 34 years working for the city, Todd Gerhardt saw its population more than triple. Now it's time to retire.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, July 5
ANDOVER JUNE 14 Drunken driving. Officers responded to a motor vehicle crash at Bunker Lake Boulevard and NW. Goldenrod Street and arrested a 30-year-old…
Rose-Mary Utne, Minnesota teacher, coach and artist, dies at 93
The "tough old Ranger" was a woman of many talents and interests: a teacher and coach, politician and artist.
Trial delayed for 'White Rabbits' militia leader allegedly behind Bloomington mosque bombing
Michael Hari is only member of an Illinois militia charged in the 2017 attack left to stand trial.
2 felons arrested, accused of shooting Bloomington restaurant owner during robbery
The suspects were out on probation at the time of the crime in mid-June.
Restoration work to prevent river flooding at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
The $4.1 million project will help control water levels on the federal conservation land.