Last-minute rush is on, but shoppers and retailers are happy
Even the emergence of a new coronavirus variant didn't stop crowds of shoppers from packing into stores in the final days before the holiday.
Local
Another union at MSP Airport authorizes strike
Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers could strike as early as Jan. 25.
West Metro
Edina massage therapist charged with molesting client
The woman said she needed a massage to relieve stress following the death of a close family member, according to the criminal complaint.
Roger Cersine, popular teacher and Minnesota Hall of Fame swimming official, dies at 86
Washburn High teacher was known for challenging students with dramatic classroom scenarios.
Local
Three juveniles charged in carjackings in Edina and St. Louis Park that injured five
Several victims were violently attacked.
Local
Hennepin County sheriff sentenced to two years probation on DUI charges
He also was fined $610 after he crashed his SUV.
Group formed to combat displacement from Blue Line extension
Community members encouraged to participate
Local
Demand skyrockets for tutors to help K-12 students close gaps
Several services available but cost can be an issue.
Local
New approach offers hope for Minnesotans 'living in shadows'
Across Minnesota, county agencies and nonprofits that do outreach are increasingly embracing a "housing first" strategy, in which everyone who is identified as homeless is offered a stable home without preconditions such as sobriety or employment.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 19
FRIDLEYNOV. 6Fire. An officer responded to a report of a man stuck on a lawn mower that was on fire in the 100 block of…
Local
Metro briefs: Anoka County crime lab wins prestigious award
Dakota CountyLibrary system ends youth finesDakota County Library will no longer charge fines for overdue children and teen items, regardless of who checks them out.The…
Local
Two teens arrested in connection with St. Louis Park, Edina carjackings
Police are still searching for a third suspect related to the Dec. 9 attack outside a Lunds & Byerlys grocery store.
Driver charged in August fatal hit-and-run near U soccer complex
Abby Anderson's death followed sister and elite athlete Gabe Grunewald's passing in 2019.
West Metro
Sheriff Hutchinson pleads guilty to misdemeanor drunken-driving offense
Dave Hutchinson crashed his SUV near Alexandria last week while attending a state sheriffs conference.
Local
Hennepin County assigns more prosecutors to handle carjacking caseload
As of Monday, the county was handling nearly 140 carjacking cases.
Minneapolis
Hennepin County will no longer charge to stay at family homeless shelters
Cost is often a barrier for the homeless to gain permanent housing.
Driver hit from behind, dies in 3-vehicle crash in Wright County
The chain-reaction wreck was on Hwy. 55 in Buffalo.
West Metro
Repeat drunken driver who crashed in Brooklyn Center, left passenger to die sentenced to 9 years
At the time of the crash, the driver was on supervised probation for the most recent of three drunken driving convictions.
Local
Metro briefs: Deephaven appoints first woman mayor
Following the sudden death of former Deephaven Mayor Paul Skrede in September, the City Council recently appointed one of its members to fill his shoes.Melissa…
Local
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 12
FRIDLEYNOV. 6Fire. An officer responded to a report of a man stuck on a lawn mower that was on fire in the 100 block of…
Local
Hennepin County sheriff charged with drunken-driving offenses
He crashed his vehicle at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday on I-94 near Alexandria after attending a state sheriffs convention. His blood alcohol level was 0.13%, which is over the legal limit.
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