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Three injured at Minneapolis nightclub shooting, the second at a downtown club this month
Police said three people went to the hospital with apparent gunshot wounds.
Across the north metro area, several elected officials have been censured. Here's what that means.
From Blaine to Robbinsdale to Brooklyn Park, some city councils and school boards hadn't voted to censure a member in decades — or ever — until this year.
Report: Two more arrested in killing of Detroit Lakes missionary in alleged murder-for-hire plot
A Detroit Lakes woman was also previously arrested in connection with the death of her husband.
Maple Grove to take over Life Time building, buy land for fitness chain's new location
The city has reached an agreement to take over the Life Time attached to the Maple Grove Community Center, which is undergoing a $104 million expansion.
North metro: Voters replace one Blaine council member, retain other local leaders
Elsewhere, Anoka voters weighed in on a trash question, a council member was ousted in Brooklyn Park, and one school board seat remained close.
Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money
Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
As more cities offer curbside composting, residents in one suburb don't want to take the trash
Neighbors of a waste facility looking to expand in Anoka County are putting up a fierce fight. Recycling advocates worry about the program stalling.
Police: Moorhead man arrested after fleeing officers, ramming squad cars
Police arrested a 19-year-old on charges of assault of an officer and fleeing police in a motor vehicle.
Hire your own trash pickup or let the city do it? Voters will decide in two Twin Cities suburbs.
Both Anoka and Mounds View have measures on the ballot asking residents whether they want to switch to a city-organized trash pickup system.
Two killed, one injured in weekend's second fatal shooting at Minneapolis encampments
Police said they were investigating whether the two cases were related.
Walz plays Madden NFL video game live on Twitch with AOC
Gov. Tim Walz played as the Minnesota Vikings against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Buffalo Bills, in a livestream aimed at reaching young men before the election.
St. Anthony City Council approves zoning for mosque, community center
Council members stressed inclusivity, but also raised questions about affordable housing as they rezoned a former bank property for the Tibyan Center.
Brooklyn Park City Council extends censure of embattled member seeking re-election
The City Council has twice censured Council Member Boyd Morson in response to a sexual harassment claim and complaints from city staff.
Blaine is booming with growth, plans for new downtown. Candidates have competing visions in election.
As the Nov. 5 election nears, key city development issues have largely been overshadowed by tension on the City Council, including the recent censure of a member.