Minnesota Coach Targeted 19 Girls, Gets 33 Years In Prison: Feds

Dorian Barrs used fake identities and his role as a volleyball coach to exploit teen girls for nearly a decade, prosecutors said.

Special Election Set After MN Rep. Melissa Hortman’s Killing; Primary Planned for August

Melissa and Mark Hortman were killed in a targeted attack on June 14.

Pedestrian Killed In Blaine Early Tuesday Morning

Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed on a road in Blaine early Tuesday morning.

2 More Minnesotans Start 2024 As Millionaires

Two $1 million winning tickets — sold for the "Minnesota Millionaire Raffle" ​— were purchased in Delano and Dundas.

Airman From Andover, MN Killed In Osprey Crash Near Japan

A Minnesotan man and seven other Airmen were killed after an Air Force CV-22B Osprey​ crashed off the shore of Yakushima Island last week.

City Of Blaine Discriminated Against Worker With Alcohol Disorder: DOJ

The worker disclosed he was undergoing treatment and the city required him to pay for alcohol and drug testing, authorities said.

MN Bill Allocates $22 Million For Maple Grove Community Center

The original Maple Grove Community Center opened in 1997, and city officials say significant upgrades are needed to better serve the area.

Maple Grove Community Center Tax Passes: How Each Precinct Voted

Only one precinct in Maple Grove had more "no" votes than "yes" votes, projections show.

Tim Walz Handily Beat Scott Jensen In Maple Grove: Report

Gov. Tim Walz routed Scott Jensen in Dakota County on Election Day, including in the neighborhoods of Maple Grove.

Conservative 'Minnesota Parents Alliance' Claims Victory In 49 Races

​"Parent-backed candidates cut through all of the noise in this election," said Cristine Trooien, executive director of the MPA.

Maple Grove Election Results: Community Center, City Council, Mayor

All 15 of Maple Grove's precincts have reported their results. However, these results remain unofficial until they are certified.

Maple Grove Election Day 2022: Which Candidates Are You Voting For?

Polls in Maple Grove will open on Tuesday at 7 a.m. Here are the candidates and questions you'll face when you get your ballot.

Maple Grove Voters: How Will You Answer These Questions?

On Election Day, Maple Grove voters will be asked to approve or reject three different tax increases.

Here Are The Major Donors For Rep. Dean Phillips, Tom Weiler: LIST

Money is pouring into the race between Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips and Republican Tom Weiler. Here's where it's coming from.

3 'Yes' Or 'No' Questions Will Be On The Ballot In Maple Grove

This fall, Maple Grove residents will be asked to approve or reject three different tax increases that are on this year's ballot.

Here's What Maple Grove's Nov. 8, 2022 Election Ballot Looks Like

Maple Grove residents can now view a sample ballot before casting their vote in the 2022 midterm elections.

Hennepin County Attorney Race 2022: Live Election Results

Seven candidates are hoping to replace Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman, who is leaving the role after 14 years.

Joe Biden Should Not Run For President In 2024: Rep. Dean Phillips

Dean Phillips is the first Democrat in Congress to publicly come out against the idea of President Joe Biden running for a second term.

Here's How Maple Grove Will Spend Its American Rescue Plan Funds

Maple Grove was awarded $5.1 million from the federal American Rescue Plan, according to the new ARPA Tracker tool.

Maple Grove City Council Member To Retire After Decades Of Service

Mayor Mark Steffenson said he would seek re-election in November after City Council member Phil Leith announced his impending retirement.

Early Voting Now Open In 2022 Primary: How To Vote In Maple Grove

Maple Grove residents will see statewide races on their Aug. 9 primary ballots, as well as races for Hennepin County sheriff and attorney.

Phillips Seeks $2M For Maple Grove Hospital Emergency Room Expansion

Congress members can request funding during appropriations for up to 15 specific projects in their districts that "serve the public good."

Rep. Phillips Seeks $2.75M For Highway 610 Project In Maple Grove

Congress members can request funding during appropriations for up to 15 specific projects in their districts that "serve the public good."

Election 2022: See Who Filed To Run For Maple Grove-Area Offices

All candidates who want to appear on primary and election ballots later this year were required to file signatures by May 31.

Stanek, Hepola End Minnesota Governor Campaigns; Primary Slates Set

Incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz and former Republican state Sen. Scott Jensen will both face nominal opposition in their parties' primaries.

Maple Grove To Get $45K Grant For Rebates To Boost Water Efficiency

“The plan is to stop flushing money down the toilet,” the Metropolitan Council said while announcing grants to fund rebates for residents.

Maple Grove Attorney Exits AG Race After Missing Out On GOP Nomination

Former Maple Grove-area state Rep. Dennis Smith threw his “full support” behind Jim Schultz, the Republican Party’s nominee.

MN House Speaker Tests Positive For Coronavirus, Working Remotely

Speaker Melissa Hortman (DFL-Brooklyn Park) said she was “feeling fine” after testing positive Wednesday.

‘Dangerous Erosion Of Freedom’: Phillips Pans SCOTUS’ Roe v. Wade Plan

Rep. Dean Phillips called the Supreme Court’s reported plan to overturn Roe v. Wade an “impending destruction of women’s rights.”

Maple Grove Police Donate Old Gear To Support 'Defenders Of Ukraine'

The Maple Grove City Council unanimously approved a measure in March to let the department donate surplus and expired vests and helmets.

Avian Flu Confirmed In Mallards In Hennepin, Anoka Counties: USDA

The first case of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in Hennepin County was found April 5 in a mallard, federal officials said.

Maple Grove Police Donate Body Armor, Vests To Ukraine

The City Council unanimously approved a measure last month that will see the department donate surplus gear to the “defenders of Ukraine."

Maple Grove Eliminates 9 Precincts After 2022 Redistricting

The number of voting precincts in Maple Grove will drop from 24 to 15, with officials expecting more absentee voters over the coming years.

Maple Grove Got $5.1M From American Rescue Plan: See How That Compares

The American Rescue Plan Act sent $2.8 billion in coronavirus-relief funding to Minnesota.

Maple Grove Sets $90M Referendum To Update Community Center

Officials are asking residents to fund additions and renovations through a half-cent local option sales tax instead of a property tax levy.

Maple Grove To Host Open Houses On Highway 610 Extension Project

The project is the final portion of a larger initiative to connect Interstate 94, County Road 30 and Highway 610.

Walz Calls For Federal Gas Tax 'Holiday' To Curb Rising Costs

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and five other governors asked Congress on Tuesday to suspend the federal gas tax until 2023.

Chef Andrew Zimmern, US Rep Phillips Cook, Talk Restaurant Relief

The two Minnesota VIPs discussed COVID-19 relief funding while whipping up a batch of homemade sausage.

New MN Congressional Maps Released: No Changes In Maple Grove

All of Maple Grove will remain in Minnesota's Third Congressional District for the next decade, according to the new maps.

Maple Grove Gets $233K Grant For Gas-Tax Funds Lost In Pandemic

The Metropolitan Council is distributing $20 million in coronavirus-relief funds to help governments fill gas-tax-revenue funding holes.