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Maple Grove, MN (KROC-AM News)- Firefighters in the Twin Cities responded to a house fire that was suspected to have been started by a lightning strike. That’s according to the Maple Grove Fire Department. Crews responded to the house fire shortly before 7 a.m. Friday as thunderstorms rumbled through the Twin Cities Metro.

OTSEGO (WJON News) - A Robbinsdale man was found dead Wednesday morning at the Target store in Otsego. Wright County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call of an unresponsive man found in the family bathroom of the store at 10:52 a.m. Deputies located the man, identified as 43-year-old John...

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The Anoka County Sheriff's Office said the woman was struck Friday morning.

The Osseo volleyball team won for the fifth time in their past six matches, sweeping Totino-Grace 15-16, 25-10 and 25-12. The Orioles, winners of just six matches a year ago, improved to 3-1 in Northwest Suburban Conference matches. With the loss the Eagles drop to 2-11.

'Thrifting Gone Wild' is Real and Happens at these 3 Thrift Stores in Minnesota. "Mom, I'm not sure if you'll like this or not but it is something you need to do at least once. It's an experience." I went on a thrifting adventure with my oldest a few days...

The Wright County Highway Department revealed plans for S.M. Hentges & Sons to start work on CSAH 35 in St. Michael on Tuesday, Oct. 3. The company, based in Jordan, Minn., will widen the south side of the road temporarily. The work will begin just west of Jamison Avenue and end at 30th Street.

A desire to be a positive influence on teenagers sent Kari Snaza in search of a volunteer opportunity. Now Snaza is volunteering with Treehouse, a local nonprofit that works with middle and high school teens at five sites in the Twin Cities.

Hayden Jasper and Mikalyn Hidde were crowned Homecoming king and queen at a pep fest this afternoon at Elk River High School. The Sept. 29 pep fest and coronation during the school day will be followed by a homecoming parade down School Street followed by a varsity football game. The start of the football game between the Elks and Sauk Rapids has been moved to 6:30pm given weather forecast. Gates...

Kevin Mason will appear in court today in Hennepin County. He is accused of murdering a man at a funeral two years ago.

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. -- Police arrested a man who allegedly fired a gun during a road rage incident in the north metro Thursday morning.Around 10:33 a.m., Brooklyn Park Police were dispatched to an incident of shots fired at a motorist at the 6200 block of Boone Avenue North.According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the assault was related to a traffic altercation.A suspect was identified and later taken into custody with the assistance of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Maple Grove Police Department.The incident is under investigation. No injuries were reported.

Dive into the latest happenings in Otsego, Wright County, Minnesota. This video brings you up-to-speed with the recent police news, providing an in-depth look at the law enforcement activities and incidents. Stay informed about your community's safety and security.

Catch a glimpse of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office's commendable efforts in maintaining safety on the waters. Watch as a deputy is recognized for a 'hat trick' of BWI arrests, proving that even as boating season ends, their vigilance doesn't.

EAGAN, MINN. Police departments in Eagan and White Bear Lake are putting school resource officers back in local school buildings. The Eagan Police Department said in a social media post, “We are happy to announce we’ve reinstated our S-R-O program and look forward to working alongside staff and students in School District 196!”

The City of Ramsey's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2023-2032 has marked streets in the Halls Dover Acres subdivision for rebuilding in 2024. These streets are mainly between 157th Lane and 158th Lane, east of Nowthen Blvd. Despite the work, traffic in the neighborhood will continue as usual. However, traffic on 157th Lane and Nowthen Blvd may increase due to the nearby New Creations at the Lodge Childcare Center.

Isaac Jackson, a 35-year-old Liberal Arts major at Minneapolis College, is working to change societal norms in his community. He has had first-hand experiences with the American justice system since his preteen years. Jackson is dedicated to assisting others in his community, particularly those on parole or probation, to achieve their potential.

MINNEAPOLIS (WJON News) – A Blaine man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud after devising an employment opportunity scheme to defraud hundreds of jobseekers out of approximately $600,000. According to court documents, 44-year-old Charles Fields was the owner and operator of a series of companies through which he pitched...

MINNEAPOLIS -- A north metro construction company refused to hire or assign work to women, Black people and anyone over 40 years old, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.TKO Construction Services, headquartered in Coon Rapids, provides temporary employees for commercial, residential, heavy industrial and energy construction companies nationwide.The lawsuit alleges that a recruiter who worked for TKO in July 2018 had been told by other employees that the company did not hire women for construction jobs, Black people in certain areas and individuals over 40 years old because "some clients do not want...

Shopping for many goods and services across the seven-county Twin Cities metro area will get more expensive starting this weekend.What's happening: Sales tax hikes approved by the DFL-controlled state Legislature this year take effect on Oct. 1, adding a combined one cent on the dollar to purchases ranging from toys and tools to electronics and furniture.State of what you'll pay: The increases, which will generate hundreds of millions of dollars for affordable housing and public transportation, will bring the total sales tax rate above 8% in much of the metro.Rates in Minneapolis, Edina, Maple Grove, and St. Paul will hover...

A second family raises concerns over Hennepin County Medical Center's end-of-life decisions within a week. The family voices their grievances to FOX 9, alleging the medical center allowed incorrect procedures. Discover the unfolding controversy in this revealing report.