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Edina Mayor Jim Hovland, shown in 2018, said that abandoning the Duggan Plaza housing plans was a matter of “promises made, promises to be kept.”

Edina scuttles plans for affordable housing on deed-restricted property

The city felt restricted by a 1963 provision keeping the property parkland.
West Metro
August 20

Man, 83, falls off moving boat on Wright County lake and dies

Civilians and emergency personnel teamed up in the effort to save the man's life.
West Metro
August 18

Daniel Novak Jr., who photographed everything from war to weddings, dies at age 96

When he got back to the Twin Cities, he started the Novak Photo Studio on Broadway in Minneapolis in addition to owning a studio on Nicollet Mall.
West Metro
August 18
A boat caught fire Sunday night on Lake Minnetonka.

3 people leap for their lives off burning boat into Lake Minnetonka

Three people jumped off a burning boat into Lake Minnetonka and swam to shore as the flames sent billowing smoke high into the nighttime sky,…
West Metro
August 17

Minnesota Supreme Court decision issued on victims' privacy rights

The Minnesota Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a victim’s privacy involving a sexual assault case in Minneapolis, issuing a rare writ of prohibition.…
West Metro
August 15
Phai Thao got some help from his two sons, Michael 11, and Keng Kue, 5, as they worked to clear a downed tree from the sidewalk in front of their nort

Severe storms felled trees, knocked out power across Minnesota

Crystal, Robbinsdale were hit hard in the Twin Cities metro area.
West Metro
August 15
A POW/MIA flag was returned by Richfield police to a Minneapolis man after it and at least eight other banners were stolen.

South Minneapolis man gets his stolen flags back, thanks to Richfield police

Three suspects, thought to have stolen nine flags in all, were charged with theft and damage to property.
South Metro
August 15

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
West Metro
August 14
Gov. Tim Walz spoke with Imam Mohamed Mukhtar after his public remarks. ] MARK VANCLEAVE - Faith and elected leaders denounced anti-Muslim violence in

Walz, Ellison, faith leaders call for unity in wake of attack on imam

Two teenagers, ages 16 and 13, were charged Friday in the Aug. 6 attack.
West Metro
August 13
U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter Isra Hirsi campaigned for her mother at the corner of Broadway Street and Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis.

See which neighborhoods carried Ilhan Omar to victory in DFL primary

She pulled in strong support from most precincts in Minneapolis, but newcomer Antone Melton-Meaux managed to earn more than 60,000 votes in the race.
West Metro
August 12
From left, Hennepin County Commissioners Jan Callison, Jeff Johnson and Mike Opat, shown in 2011.

Hennepin County Board candidates to replace longtime commissioners

The open districts represent the county's northern and western suburbs.
West Metro
August 11
Police body camera video in George Floyd's killing released

Police body camera video in George Floyd's killing released

A coalition of media companies had sought release of footage of George Floyd's killing to the general public.
West Metro
August 10
Kyla Avant

No prison time for man who purposely ran over Edina student about to board bus

Passenger in car told police the driver targeted the teen.
West Metro
August 10

Man killed at Lake Street and Chicago Avenue was shot in head

Authorities on Monday identified the man who was fatally shot and discovered in a car that struck a building at a well-traveled Minneapolis intersection.Jose Rodrigo…
West Metro
August 10
With the proposed Bottineau line off the table, some would like to see a line serving transit-dependent areas like the W. Broadway commercial hub in n

Rejection of Bottineau line raises hope for north Minneapolis train

The proposed Bottineau light-rail line has faced criticism for largely skirting transit-dependent North Side communities on its path from downtown Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park.
West Metro
August 9

Frey working with Police Department to pair new officers with those with limited misconduct complaints

Training is key to preventing misconduct, the Minneapolis mayor said.
South Metro
August 8

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…
West Metro
August 7
The Minnesota State Capitol.

Mayor of Victoria bashes equity in run for Minnesota Senate

Tom Funk's campaign sparks backlash among Carver County residents and officials.
West Metro
August 7

Bloomington police seek suspects in assault on man walking to mosque

The 50-year-old told police he was walking to the Dar Al-Farooq Islamic Center when he assaulted by two males.
West Metro
August 7

Teen killed in pickup truck crash in Corcoran that hurt her two sisters

Ayriona M. Derheim, of Big Lake, Minn., died at the scene.
Duluth
August 7
Minneapolis Elections and Voter Services staff prepared mail-in ballot envelopes, including an "I voted" sticker. Because of COVID-19, Minnesota is wa

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.