Plymouth urges residents to call 911 for dog violations
If the animal's owner fails to use a leash or a plastic bag, a call to 911 dispatcher will alert patrol officers.
High Schools
History denied: Chaska stuns Hopkins in 4A semifinal, keeps Royals from winning-streak record
Chaska's 67-62 victory kept Hopkins from setting a Minnesota girls' basketball record, ending the Royals' streak at 78 games. The winners used a 16-2 run midway through the first half to build a lead that survived several close calls.
Coronavirus
Hennepin County receives additional $240M for COVID-19 expenses
One-fourth of last year's federal funding was spent on thousands of small-business grants.
Chauvin Trial
Mike Freeman sold home, added security in wake of Floyd killing, protests
The Hennepin County Attorney's Office received millions of e-mails and thousands of phone calls about the George Floyd case.
Local
Lake Minnetonka celebrates ice-out earlier than usual
The announcement marks the start of boating season on Lake Minnetonka.
Local
Police asking for public's help finding 10-year-old girl possibly driving SUV
The Fridley Police Department is asking the public to help find a 10-year-old girl who may be driving a black 2018 Chevrolet Equinox.Ava Whitfield was…
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Metro Transit workers rally to protest lack of progress in contract talks
Talks began last summer, with no deal.
Local
Lawsuit: Hennepin County, social workers failed to stop murder of infant in foster care
Foster father convicted of killing 18-month-old girl.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 28
COLUMBUSMARCH 8Warrant. An officer went to a home in the 8600 block of 181st Avenue NE. to serve a 26-year-old woman a felony warrant from…
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Edina police seek help in finding missing man
Edina police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 34-year-old man.Jackie Rahm Little was last heard from by family members via phone…
Local
Hennepin County employees will see minimum wage rise to $20 an hour
The county's base wage will be higher than any local government in the Midwest.
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Buffalo clinic shooting suspect ordered to undergo mental competency exam
Judge orders him to be scrutinized at the state security hospital in St. Peter.
Local
Authorities ID man who fatally shot girlfriend then himself in Rockford
The Sheriff's Office has yet to specify a motive behind the killings.
Local
Suburban transit agencies team up to ask riders, 'How can we serve you better?'
A survey will give customers a chance to help shape the future of suburban transit.
Local
Woman, man dead in apparent murder-suicide in Wright County
A woman and a man are dead after an apparent murder-suicide in the Wright County city of Rockford, authorities said Saturday.Deputies were called to a…
Chauvin Trial
Minnesota police officer and dad find common ground on race, policing
Police officer, ex-judge work to see eye to eye.
Chauvin Trial
George Floyd's death sparks soul-searching by faith leaders
Colonial Church of Edina, whose name and architecture reflect its roots in 17th-century New England, has long celebrated its religious ties to the early Pilgrim…
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, March 21
AFTONFEB. 9Suspicious person. A deputy checking on a suspicious persons report in the 4000 block of S. River Road spoke with two men who said…
Local
Hennepin County Board looks to raise county employee minimum wage to $20 per hour
The board will vote on the measure March 23.
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