Severe storms felled trees, knocked out power across Minnesota
Crystal, Robbinsdale were hit hard in the Twin Cities metro area.
North Metro
Protesters gather at home of Minneapolis police union's Bob Kroll
Black Lives Matter protesters gathered outside the north suburban home of Police Federation president Bob Kroll and his wife, WCCO's Liz Collins, amid protesters continued efforts to get them fired.
North Metro
Two arrested in the killing of an 8-year-old girl in Elk River
A 30-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman were booked into the Sherburne County jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, police said.
North Metro
Mother, grandmother arrested in connection with shooting that critically wounded Brooklyn Park 2-year-old
Police said people in the apartment gave conflicting information about what happened leading up to the shooting.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 16
ANDOVER JULY 23 Theft. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 13700 block of NW. Jay Street. CHAMPLIN JULY 21
North Metro
Three charged in Minneapolis slaying of rival gang member
The 26-year-old victim was found dead in a SUV at North Memorial Health Hospital with a gunshot wound to the head.
North Metro
2-year-old shot, critically wounded in Brooklyn Park home
Emergency responders took the child to a hospital, where the child's condition was critical, according to police.
North Metro
Move to again engage BNSF Railway on Bottineau LRT project fails
Suburban mayors, some community groups wanted to fight for abandoned route.
West Metro
Hennepin County Board candidates to replace longtime commissioners
The open districts represent the county's northern and western suburbs.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 9
ANDOVERJULY 17Theft. A 1970 Volkswagen Beetle was stolen from a home in the 3000 block of NW. 167th Lane. The keys had been left…
Duluth
What happens to your Minnesota absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
East Metro
Felon charged with injuring New Brighton cop who couldn't free himself from fleeing car
The officer broke a wrist during the encounter Monday afternoon.
North Metro
Hennepin County won't file charges against Brooklyn Center officers in fatal shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the two officers who fired reasonably believed they and Kobe Dimock-Heisler's grandmother were in "danger of death or great bodily harm" when they fired six shots.
West Metro
Man charged with committing four armed robberies in Twin Cities last Friday
Derrick Lee Spillman is accused of robbing two Holiday gas stations, a Speedway and a Subway over a 9-hour period.
East Metro
Police: New Brighton cop hurt while stuck in door of stolen car as it hit building
The gun-toting suspect was arrested after putting up continued resistance, police said.
North Metro
2 diverse north metro suburbs stand out as police reform model
As Twin Cities suburbs look for ways to foster trust between law enforcement officers and communities of color in the wake of George Floyd's death, some are looking to a long-standing model that began years ago in the north metro.
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Aug. 2
BLAINE JULY 3 Driving violation. A 54-year-old man was cited for driving his motorcycle with a 4-year-old child on board at NE. Able Street…
North Metro
Velodrome at National Sports Center in Blaine comes down after 30-year run
Officials with a state cycling nonprofit said they hope to replace the 30-year-old bike-racing facility with a new track elsewhere in the metro area.
North Metro
Anoka looking into disbanding the city's Human Rights Commission
Some believe the inactive board is redundant, while others say it requires new commitment.
North Metro
Supporters press for extension of Metro Transit's Blue Line light rail
The proposed Blue Line extension is delayed amid stalled talks with BNSF.
North Metro
2 dead after crossover crash on Hwy. 10 in Sherburne County
Four vehicles were in the crash that happened just before 5 p.m. Tuesday.
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