Grant County deputy charged with felony child abuse

7-year-old drowns at beach in Bloomington

The Drive: 7th Street headache will last until October

Trump’s confrontation with Muslim soldier’s parents emerges as unexpected flash point

Police: 3 teens shot, wounded during Kenosha block party

Violent crime drops in Minneapolis, but shootings still prevalent
Citywide, homicides have dropped by about 40 percent in 2016, compared to this time last year, but the number of violent episodes has remained stubbornly high in certain pockets of the city.

Boy pulled from central Minnesota lake, taken to hospital

2 teens charged in viral video beating, hair-chopping of St. Francis girl, 15
As shown in a video that has been viewed more than 500,000 times, the young women unleashed a relentless beating on the victim, according to the criminal complaint.

Again, Mpls. police warn Latinos that they’re being targeted for robbery
Police say 11 Latinos have been robbery victims since July 18 in a specific part of the city.

Koch network refusing to help Trump

Car, utility vehicle collide on Hwy. 55 in western Minnesota, killing man and injuring 3

2 possible drownings reported on west metro lakes
One victim was pulled from Long Lake in Orono, according to scanner reports. In a separate incident on nearby Lake Minnetonka, another possible drowning victim was being sought.

Protest at St. Anthony City Hall focuses on police funding
They marched to protest the use of municipal liquor store income for city police in the wake of Philando Castile’s shooting death.

Rochester’s Zumbro River in the spotlight as city remakes itself
Projects coming out of the Destination Medical Center effort are embracing the riverfront and raising hopes of river fans.

Minn. medical marijuana program opens doors to chronic pain patients
Enrollment spiked in July after pain patients were admitted to state program.

Auction buyers breathe new life into vacant homes
Half of buyers on track to finish rehabs in county’s first year of new program.

Concerned about bad PR, Vadnais Heights keeps $12,000 audit confidential
In an interview Friday, the mayor said that he had never seen the audit but that he nevertheless is convinced there’s nothing new in it.

State briefs: Ely lodge weathers storm with the help of guests

How Denmark is trying to subvert the call to terror
Its controversial approach could be potential model for Twin Cities.

Decoy dogs chase geese from Rochester, Minn., golf course
A Rochester golf pro turned to cutouts to scare off pesky birds

Milwaukee man gets 10 years in crash that killed girl

2 people shot and wounded in Minneapolis
Both victims are expected to survive.

Man dies in overnight crash near Hastings
His semi went off the road and struck a tree, the State Patrol said.

Menomonie pilot takes around-the-world trip to 9 countries

Minnesota-based Mayo Clinic tries to avoid physician burnout

Cottage Grove couple wrap treehouse around old bur oak
Michael and Paula Bushillas have spent the last few years making their 8-acre propertyinto a shabby-chic, romantic venue for new brides and grooms.

Growing Inver Grove Heights considers tighter regulation on bowhunting
The city may soon require all bowhunters to take a skills test to hunt within city limits.

West-metro trainer helps clients get physical, go digital
Facebook groups and posts are central to Megan Kruger’s Fit Body Boot Camp community.

New public square to liven up W. Broadway in Minneapolis
Freedom Square was unveiled, along with new benches and bike racks.

Metro area braces for Super Bowl sex trafficking
Super Bowl, Ryder Cup expected to bring uptick in sale of women and girls.

Grants help put a fresh face on Minneapolis businesses
Great Streets has given out $1.7 million in eight years, and interest from small businesses is growing.

Scene clearing in Spring, Grove, Minn., after evacuation, apparent bomb threat
Houston County government buildings were locked down. By 8:30 p.m., the situation appeared to be resolved.

Anoka cracks down again on homeless, panhandling
City leaders are adding more security in an effort to stem “cancer” on downtown streets.

Ski year-round? Artificial slope to open at Buck Hill this fall
Construction began this month on a new surface that enables skiing without snow.

St. Croix County girl allegedly attempted ‘first kill’ in savage attack on brother’s girlfriend
Homicide charge against the 14-year-old girl says she attempted suffocation and cut victim’s neck with a piece of a broken bowl.

Pokemon Go poses problem for Eden Prairie park
Crowds, trampled greenery lead director to seek relief from the game’s maker.

4 percent of water systems exceeded contaminant limits

Right turns across LRT tracks now legal at 5th and 5th, but don’t get used to it
Once construction on the Downtown Commons is complete, the intersection will go back to its previous configuration in which turns across the light-rail tracks were prohibited.

Ex-Minnesotan Ken Hiller dies; warm voice of NPR’s ‘Star Wars’ and much more

Special prosecutor to help in Minnesota police killing case

Nearly 500 pain patients are ready to buy medical marijuana

Push for $15 minimum in Minneapolis hits a snag

Weekend traffic: Vikings training kicks off, I-35W closes but Hwy. 100 is open
After getting a look at the Vikings’ new stadium last week, fans will get their first look at the team as training camp kicks off in Mankato. But getting there won’t be easy. Highway 169 is closed between St. Peter and Mankato, so drivers will have to use Nicollet County Road 13, Hwy. 99 or Hwy 22 as an alternate routes.

Ramsey County Attorney Choi to make announcement about Philando Castile shooting
It’s unclear what Choi will divulge; the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension hasn’t said its investigation into the shooting is complete.

La Crosse authorities locate missing plane, find pilot dead

Minneapolis city attorney says council should block $15 minimum wage vote
In a written opinion, Susan Segal said the proposal does not meet legal standards to be considered by voters this November.

Judge to decide media access to Prince estate proceedings, filings
Judge to rule on how much news outlets will be allowed to observe as claims are aired.

Surveillance photos show man who stole Maris awards from Fargo museum
The suspect at a Fargo mall appears to be wearing a police-style uniform while clutching the stolen items.

Edina residents object to winter sports ‘theme park’ at Braemar
Some residents in Edina’s Braemar neighborhood say city is fast-tracking $3 million project with little input.

Bird safety top priority as Fridley’s Springbrook Nature Center reopens

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