Rapid COVID-19 tests offered at Mall of America
Results of the $99 tests are available the same day, often within 30 minutes.
Local
Defense attorney in Floyd case says prosecutors shared disorganized, duplicate evidence
Defense attorney Eric Nelson accused prosecutors of sandwiching important evidence in between irrelevant materials.
Local
Twin Cities man among Proud Boys demonstrators in D.C. is stabbed, police say
He was among four stabbed in amid clashes among pro-Trump and anti-Trump demonstrators.
Local
Media coalition pushes back on George Floyd prosecution, asks to livestream trial
The coalition argued that due to the pandemic, livestreaming the trial is the only option.
Politics
Bill proposes naming Wayzata post office for former Rep. Jim Ramstad
Minnesota's full congressional delegation is on board with a proposal to rename Wayzata's post office in honor of former congressman Jim Ramstad, who died last month.
East Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 13
CENTERVILLENOV. 7Fire. An officer responded to a report of a possible illegal burn at a home in the 1700 block of Center Street. The officer…
Local
Plymouth council votes to hire diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator
The only opponent on the City Council called the action "politically divisive."
Local
Access to public court records closed in Hennepin County
Some other public counters remain open, including one where fines are paid.
Local
SWLRT work to bring three-day closure of Crosstown Hwy. 62 in Eden Prairie
Crews will be working on a tunnel for the new light-rail line.
Local
County commissioners decline pay raises
Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey County commissioners won't increase their salaries in 2021.
West Metro
Fate of alleged Minnesota mosque bombing mastermind goes to jury
Attorneys gave closing arguments Tuesday in the case against Michael Hari, 49, who is accused of masterminding the bombing of Dar Al-Farooq mosque in 2017.
West Metro
Kassius Benson named new Hennepin County chief public defender
Benson was one of three finalists for the job interviewed Tuesday.
South Metro
Body found in Minnesota River in Shakopee was missing Bloomington man
The Bloomington man had been reported missing by family.
Coronavirus
Shutdown leaves Plymouth adventure park in financial jeopardy
"We have everything invested … our time, money, heart and souls."
South Metro
Twin Cities metro police blotter, Dec. 6
CENTERVILLE NOV. 7 Fire. An officer responded to a report of a possible illegal burn at a home in the 1700 block of Center…
West Metro
2 charged in man's fatal shooting in his Bloomington apartment
The gunfire came after a confrontation, according to police.
West Metro
Eden Prairie residents launch news site to replace shuttered local paper
Eden Prairie Local News launched in September and now has dozens of articles online.
West Metro
Woman who died in Maple Grove fire is ID'd
The 52-year-old died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, the medical examiner said.
West Metro
Defense experts question evidence linking Illinois man to Bloomington mosque bombing
The defense called its first witnesses in the trial Thursday morning.
Coronavirus
Twin Cities toy drives face volunteer, toy shortages due to COVID-19
While some volunteer events went virtual, toy drives still need in-person help.
West Metro
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Hennepin County prosecutor to end bail for several low-level offenses
Critics say the policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1., won't result in meaningful change.
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