Centennial High School students, grads speak out for change after racist incidents
Ugly texts, stickers spur mobilize students; district condemns racism, details changes underway.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, April 11
ANDOVERMARCH 17Theft. A 2015 Ford F250 was stolen from a driveway in the 14300 block of NW. Quince Street. The keys were left inside the…
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.
Local
Longtime customers turn out to remember Minnesota's last Embers
Ricky's Embers in Fridley has shut down after more than 20 years
Local
Anoka leaders split on plan to build new animal impound
The site would be built in conjunction with a new police training facility.
Local
Missing 10-year-old Fridley girl found safe
Ava Whitfield was found at a Walgreens in Maple Grove.
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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…
Chauvin Trial
Protesting teacher chains herself to courthouse fence during Chauvin trial
She teaches 10th grade English at Champlin Park High School.
Local
Osseo gun shop under fire after offering ammo for 'trip to the hood'
Criticism mounted after e-mail was shared on Facebook and other platforms.
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…
Local
Serial rapist sentenced to nearly 46 years in prison for preying on women in Minneapolis
Jory Wiebrand assaulted women inside their homes, at a bus stop and while one was clearing snow from her car.
Local
Staffing shortage means Ramsey license center will remain closed
The branch will reopen as soon as more workers are hired.
Local
Missing Coon Rapids teen found alive in Minneapolis
Gavin Tessman went missing Thursday while on his way to school.
Local
Lack of funding threatens project helping homeless at Brooklyn Center hotel
The program has served more than 80 families but could end in just days.
Local
Search continues for missing Coon Rapids boy
Several K-9 handlers from North Star Search and Rescue will search through the night, Coon Rapids police said.
Local
After mask mandate vote, Ramsey is a city divided
The City Council voted to stop enforcing a state mandate, polarizing those pushing for individual rights and those following the law.
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.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin schools settle transgender bias case over student locker-room access
The settlement includes a financial award and policy changes, according to district, student's attorneys.
Business
As 'normal' life in Hutchinson returns, businesses tally losses
As the central Minnesota city comes back to life as pandemic restrictions ease and the rollout of vaccines continues, there's optimism for the year ahead amid the wariness.
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…
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