Liz Navratil

Friends and family described the Excelsior resident as a visionary who spotted trends before others while caring for those around her.

A new mayor and council members are preparing to take over as Orono tries to bring more civility to meetings and end a fire department lawsuit with neighboring Long Lake.

Water lines, sewer systems and roadways in Minnesota suburbs are aging, and officials are reckoning with decisions made decades ago as they replace them.

Some Edina families reported needing to put nearly $100,000 in escrow under an ordinance aimed at preserving trees during and after construction.

Claire Berrett took the oath of office during a contentious council meeting in which residents and officials sometimes shouted over each other.

Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas

State Auditor Julie Blaha said was no reason for her office to continue looking at the matter, but she left some questions for the courts or voters to decide.

Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.

Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.

The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.