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A 'serious, sobering report' prompts changes at Shakopee Fire Department
Outside consultants reported problems ranging from a lack of training to ethics violations, with one consultant labeling Shakopee the "worst department" they'd seen in 18 years of consulting.
Scott County cities worry Met Council decision could prompt 'disorderly development'
The Met Council recently granted a change to a Scott County township that will allow a parcel to avoid hooking up to city water and sewer, effectively blocking Jordan's future development there.
Johnson Brothers withdraws application to redevelop Blue Cross Blue Shield site in Eagan
The company is looking at other options in the metro, including remaining at its St. Paul location.
Police investigating New Brighton shooting that injured one person
The victim was shot in the back by someone they knew, police said. The suspect was still at large.
Shakopee Teamsters approve agreement with city, averting strike
Teamsters Local 320 members will get 14.5% general wage increase over contract's three years.
As Twin Cities suburbs age, cities ponder the future of their community centers
While some cities are undertaking multimillion-dollar renovations, others worry that they can't fund pools, indoor parks and gathering spaces amid rising costs for other basic city services.
National homebuilder cancels purchase of Lakeville school district land
Students and residents had protested the sale of 14 acres of woods and wetlands.
Inver Hills gets new bee mascot to match its environmental pledge
The Inver Grove Heights community college is the first campus in Minnesota to get the special designation for its pledge to support pollinators.
Newest Dakota County Library branch opens in South St. Paul
The opening of the new Kaposia Library, which replaces a city-run library, was marked this week with song and celebration.
Adam Finseth didn't let fear get in his way
Finseth, the Burnsville firefighter and paramedic who died in the line of duty, always had a smile and a kind word for others, friends said.