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Minnetonka settles dispute over mountain bike trail through endangered bee haven
The city will boost bee habitat in Lone Lake Park.
Excelsior City Council votes to require case-by-case approval for new or expanding homes
Supporters said the new ordinance will preserve the city's character, while opponents argued it would be too subjective.
2 charged in home inspection scam that targeted elderly Bloomington couple
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Both men remain jailed ahead of court appearances Wednesday.
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 election, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Motorcyclist dies in multivehicle pileup at Eden Prairie intersection
"No one else was hurt, other than being extremely shaken up by the incident," police said.
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Sept. 20
ANDOVER AUG. 24 Theft. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 600 block of NW. 159th Lane. CENTERVILLE AUG. 23
Edina creates rubric to evaluate diversity of its art, decor
The criteria will be used to evaluate representation in the city's public decor.
Long-awaited streetside plaza opens along downtown Wayzata waterfront
The development was already drawing visitors this week, and many said they liked it.
Suspect in killing of Mpls. teen arrested in Plymouth after fleeing wrong way on I-394, through yards
The suspect drove through yards and crashed in Plymouth, according to emergency dispatch audio.
Man repeatedly stabbed, critically wounded at Bloomington light rail station
Another man was arrested soon afterward.
Minnesota Navy veteran could lose his home in dispute over a flagpole
A homeowners association has foreclosed on the St. Michael home and scheduled a sheriff's sale for it.
Lake Minnetonka dock dispute awaits Supreme Court decision
A dock installed by two Shorewood families on their sliver of Lake Minnetonka shoreline has launched a battle with the city that's now gone to the state's highest court — and even prompted one of the defendants to run for mayor.
Reward offered for capture of man who shot doctor during attempted robbery outside Edina hospital
The 45-year-old doctor, who lives in Eagan, survived his ordeal and has been released from the hospital "in good condition."
Hennepin County proposes smaller budget, no property tax increase for 2021
Proposed 2021 budget is $300 million less than this year, due to COVID.
Doctor shot in parking lot at Fairview Southdale in Edina; suspect at large
Robbery shuts down roads and Fairview Southdale.
Southwest LRT wins final approval for nearly $1 billion grant
Met Council says federal support shows strength of light-rail projects.
Motorcyclist killed in crash at freeway interchange in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 7:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-35W, the State Patrol said.
Hennepin County Board considering no property tax levy increase in 2021
Commissioners expressed concern about COVID-19 costs next year.
Caribou Coffee in St. Paul, Jimmy John's in Bloomington robbed at gunpoint Wednesday
No word as to whether the two robberies are related.
Pick-up hockey players in Edina strap on their skates again
Braemar Arena begin to offer adult open hockey on Wednesday after postponing the program due to the COVID-19 pandemic.