Hockey Coach Injured, ‘Voice’ Contestant and Shutdown

Edina Girls' Hockey Coach: 'Surgery Was a Success'

The Edina community has shown their support for Laura Slominski on social media and on her CaringBridge website.

Sen. Al Franken to Donate Pay During Shutdown to Second Harvest Heartland

Franken chose this organization because he said people who rely on the federal government’s safety net programs may need help making ends meet as a result of the shutdown.

Rep. Keith Ellison Calls Shutdown ‘Unconscionable’

The Minnesota Democrat appeared on MSNBC'S The Last Word Monday night decrying the then-impending federal government shutdown.

Rep. Paulsen Says He'd Break With GOP to End Shutdown

Edina's congressional delegation, Erik Paulsen and Keith Ellison, stand on different sides of the aisle but are both willing to vote to end the shutdown.

At Rojo Mexican Grill, Recovering Addicts Given a Chance to Work

In the last couple years, Rojo Mexican Grill has hired nearly a dozen employees in drug and alcohol recovery programs. The addicts "have been my best employees on any level," Rojo's general manager says.

Minnetonka ‘Voice’ Contestant Performs for Local Viewers

The Voice is still its blind auditions phase where coaches pick their teams, but that doesn’t mean Twin Cities fans have had to go without seeing their favorite contestant, 2012 Hopkins High School grad Holly Henry.

Pet Store Ordinance Adopted in Wake of Eagle Pet Center Scandal

Tuesday, the Shakopee City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance regulating pet stores.

Shallow Tunnel Plan OK'd by LRT Staff But Metro Leaders Play for Time

The Metropolitan Council’s vote on the light-rail line will be delayed at least until Oct. 16.

Emmer Ad May Have Broken Campaign Laws

The 6th Congressional District candidate appeared in a video testimonial for Integrity Exteriors and Remodelers.

Owners Hope to Create Recreation Winner at Champion's Hall

A new entertainment center in Eden Prairie is already home to AirMaxx Trampoline Center, laser tag, mini golf, mini bowling and 7 volleyball courts. What could be next?

You've Never Seen Hopkins Football Players Do This

The athletes stepped onto the Lindbergh Center basketball court with Royals dancers during Friday's pep fest to show off some moves.

Shakopee to Become for Site of CenturyLink Cloud Hub

A Dallas-based company will develop a data center in Shakopee for Savvis, a division of CenturyLink.

Angel's Attic Returns to Four Seasons Mall in October

The empty storefronts will once again be filled with new and gently used items from home to electronics, clothes, furniture and much more!

Two More Tenants Announced for Lyndale Station

Three recently announced tenants will now fill the empty 19,200-square-foot building next to anchor LA Fitness.

City Presses Owners to Tear Down Derelict House on Oxford

A fire-ravaged house on Oxford has been classified as a hazardous property by the City of Shakopee.

Westonka Home to Two Reward Schools—In Statewide Multiple Measurements Ratings

Reward schools are the top 15 percent of Title I schools based on the results of the MMR. They represent the highest-performing schools on the four domains in the MMR.

How Accurate are City Sales Tax Savings Estimates?

With a new law taking effect next year, cities across the county are reporting wide-ranging estimates for how much they spent on sales taxes in the past.

Native Vegetation Restoration Work Continues in Theodore Wirth Park

The work is a three-year effort that was started to help restore the area of the park affected by the May 2011 tornado.

Details on 2013 Haunted Dome in Orono

The Haunted Dome opens Oct. 11 this year.