Minnesota salon owners urge state to relax COVID restrictions

Nearly two months after being allowed to reopen after a COVID-19 shutdown, barbershop and salon owners and workers say they are still facing struggles.

Dash cam video released in 'mistaken identity' stop in Bloomington, Minnesota

The Richfield Police Department has released the dash camera footage from an incident Friday in which officers detained a man due what they said say was a “unfortunate case of mistaken identity.” 

Some Minnesota cities move to require masks in public places

With no requirement put in place under the state's emergency order, some Minnesota cities have begun issuing mask requirements for public spaces.

Richfield Fire Chief expected to recover after suffering cardiac arrest

The Richfield Fire Chief is recovering after suffering cardiac arrest at his home Wednesday morning, according to Assistant Fire Chief Mike Dobesh.

Rochester, Edina become latest Minnesota cities to add mask requirements

Edina and Rochester became the latest two Minnesota cities to require face coverings in some indoor places after city council meetings Monday night.

Tobacco companies, retailers sue Edina over 'draconian' tobacco bans

A tobacco company and some local convenience stores are suing the city of Edina for what they are calling “unconstitutional” and “draconian” bans of tobacco products.

Wife files wrongful death lawsuit against Edina, Richfield, officers involved in Brian Quinones shooting death

The wife of Brian Quinones, who was shot and killed by law enforcement last fall, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Edina, the City of Richfield and the individual officers involved in her husband’s shooting death. 

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, customers flock to hair salons, restaurant patios

June 1 marked the day many restaurants and hair salons in Minnesota have been waiting for since closures due to COVID-19 went into effect more than two months ago. 

Child riding bike hit by vehicle in Edina

A child riding their bike was hit by a vehicle Monday evening in Edina, according to a City of Edina spokeswoman.

Edina small business receives financial assistance to retain its employees

Small businesses across the state are finally receiving some financial assistance this week. One of them is College Recruiter, a small, Edina-based business owned by a husband and wife.

Pursuit after Edina CVS robbery ends in crash in Minneapolis neighborhood

An armed robbery at a CVS pharmacy in Edina, Minnesota led to a brief police pursuit, which ended in a car crash in a Minneapolis neighborhood, according to an Edina official.

Edina, Minnesota family selling 'Thank U' signs to give back to heroes of COVID-19 pandemic

Armed with stress and sidewalk chalk, a family in Edina, Minnesota has found a unique way to recognize the many heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their idea has exploded into a large effort stretching across hundreds of yards and more than half a dozen states. 

Edina closing playgrounds to help reduce spread of COVID-19

The City of Edina is closing of all its playgrounds on city parks in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to an update from the city.

Charges: Friend filed false stolen vehicle report to 'protect' suspected driver in Edina hit-and-run

Recently filed charges demonstrate a clearer picture of how Edina police tracked down the suspected driver of a hit-and-run crash that injured an Edina High School student at a school bus stop last month.

Driver charged, arrested in hit-and-run of Edina student at bus stop

A 26-year-old Michigan man has been charged in connection to a hit-and-run crash of an Edina High School student at a bus stop, according to the Edina Police Department.