Hy-Vee scraps plans for five metro locations

Citing a new long-term growth plan, grocery retailer Hy-Vee announced it is scrapping plans for five future metro locations. 

Lost kid uses Andover, Minn. man's novelty payphone to call 911

A retro payphone put up by an Andover, Minnesota man helped a young boy who got lost get help from police last week.

Lost kid uses Andover, Minn. man's novelty payphone to call 911
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Andover is home to one of the last working payphones in Minnesota. But, it?s not on a street corner, it?s actually in one homeowner?s front lawn.

Community raising money for family of Minnesota couple killed in Mexico

A Coon Rapids couple visiting Mexico was murdered by gunmen on a highway near the popular tourist destination of Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca. Now, the community is raising money to pay for their funerals and help their children stay in school.

Minnesota's first-ever Mega Millions winning ticket sold in Ramsey

Minnesota has its first-ever Mega Millions jackpot winner. And it is fair to say, the winner or winners, if it is a shared lottery ticket, are mega rich.

Fridley felon convicted for selling ‘99% pure meth', illegal firearm possession

A Fridley man has been convicted by a federal jury after a search warrant found him in possession of “99% pure meth” as well as illegal firearms and a stash of cash.

Pedestrian dies after struck by SUV in Columbia Heights

UPDATE: A 56-year-old man died after being hit by a car in Columbia Heights Saturday night, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday.

Pedestrian hit by SUV in Columbia Heights
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A man is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV in Columbia Heights Saturday night.

Anoka proposes downtown entertainment district
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Anoka wants to be the first city in Minnesota to allow people to walk openly outdoors while consuming alcohol on city streets.

Veteran’s uniform returned after car stolen

The Coon Rapids Police Department announced on Facebook it has returned the uniform of a National Guard Staff Sergeant after it had been stolen.

Grieving family seeking answers in deadly River Falls hit-and-run

A Ramsey family is grieving the loss of a son and brother, hoping authorities can piece together a deadly hit-and-run that claimed his life by locating two vehicles that may have been involved.

Minnesota's 'construction season' begins with Anoka Highway 10 project
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A two-and-a-half mile stretch of Highway 10 in Anoka will be reduced to one lane, officially beginning what Minnesotan's know as 'construction season.'

Deadly hit-and-run driver avoids prison thanks to family's compassion

John Jones, the driver in a deadly hit-and-run in Minnesota last October, is avoiding nearly six years in prison, after the victim's family agreed to a sentence including 10 years of probation, addiction therapy and a year in the workhouse.

Driver in deadly Blaine hit-and-run sentenced to 10 years of probation
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Defendant John Jones is avoiding nearly six years in prison, after the victim's family agreed to a sentence including addiction therapy, a year in the workhouse, and 10 years of probation.

Crash in East Bethel, Minnesota leaves two dead

Two people died when the car they were traveling hit a tree in East Bethel, Minnesota Sunday night.

Minnesota program marks catalytic converters to prevent rising thefts
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As catalytic converter thefts continue at high rates, the Minnesota Department of Commerce is partnering with local police departments and auto shops -- marking catalytic converters in hopes of catching more of the thieves responsible for the crime.