Liz Navratil

The victim and several council members called out police for not doing enough to arrest the man.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan was among the crowd in Arizona as the president delivered the historic apology about boarding schools .

Drought, severe storms and the emerald ash borer are toppling trees across the metro. But forestry crews are also trying to plant replacements.

Rain and snow helped firefighters contain the blaze in the forest, east of Pine City.

Other notable south metro races include a contests for mayor in South St. Paul and Northfield, and a City Council election with three candidates in Lakeville.

Other notable west metro races include mayoral contests in Edina and New Hope and several City Council seats in Plymouth.

The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.

The longtime coffee house shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.

Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.

Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they're “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.