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Man sentenced to nearly 6 years in prison for setting fire to 2 Twin Cities mosques

February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A judge sentenced a 38-year-old man to nearly six years in prison for intentionally starting fires inside two Twin Cities mosques nearly three years ago. According to court documents,…

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Boy dies after going underwater in Bloomington pond; man rescued

February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A boy is dead after going underwater in a Bloomington, Minnesota, pond on Saturday afternoon, according to the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. The county’s Water Patrol Unit was…

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Bloomington glowing tree display making a return this holiday season after 10 years

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

A light display once visible to planes landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and passing cars on Highway 77 is returning.  A grand oak tree on Meadowview Road…

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Weekend I-494 closures to impact MSP Airport access

November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Those traveling to and from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead due to some big closures along Interstate 494. The Minnesota Department of…

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Bloomington Ice Garden reopens after $37 million renovation

November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The Bloomington Ice Garden in Bloomington, Minnesota, has reopened after roughly 200 days of construction, unveiling a $37 million renovation that city leaders say modernizes the beloved arena…

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Bloomington Economic Development Corp. ready for 40 more years of economic growth

September 4, 2025September 4, 2025 · US News

This month, the Bloomington Economic Development Corp. (BEDC) celebrates 40 years of advancing economic vitality across Monroe County, Bloomington and Ellettsville. Since 1985, our work has been about…

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Minnesota ballot measures to know, from repealing ranked choice voting to lottery money allocation

Minnesota ballot measures to know, from repealing ranked choice voting to lottery money allocation

November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

MINNEAPOLIS — While most of the Election Day attention this year will be on the presidential election, there are plenty of downballot items deserving of attention. In Minnesota,…

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St. Paul woman stole sheep from Bloomington farm, charges say

St. Paul woman stole sheep from Bloomington farm, charges say

October 24, 2024October 24, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

WCCO Digital Headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 24, 2024 WCCO Digital Headlines: Afternoon of Oct. 24, 2024 01:48 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — A 42-year-old St. Paul woman is accused of…

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Ballot measures in St. Paul, Bloomington would change when and how residents vote in city elections

Ballot measures in St. Paul, Bloomington would change when and how residents vote in city elections

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

ST. PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul and Bloomington questions before voters this fall that would change when and how residents vote in their respective local elections.  In the…

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Hit-and-run victim dies months after crash as Bloomington police continue search for suspect

Hit-and-run victim dies months after crash as Bloomington police continue search for suspect

September 6, 2024September 7, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. —  A family is heartbroken and a driver is on the run after crashing into an Uber carrying Kelvin Conteh back in December. Police say Conteh…

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Mall of America to install shot detection sensors, documents reveal

Mall of America to install shot detection sensors, documents reveal

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Mall of America is taking a big step to increase security, and the city of Bloomington is helping pay for it. WCCO has obtained…

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Crews struggle to pull vehicle from Minnesota River in Bloomington

Crews struggle to pull vehicle from Minnesota River in Bloomington

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Rescue crews still at work recovering car from Minnesota River Rescue crews still at work recovering car from Minnesota River 00:21 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Crews are still working…

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‘Who’s going to live here?’ What happens when an e-commerce warehouse takes out your neighborhood

‘Who’s going to live here?’ What happens when an e-commerce warehouse takes out your neighborhood

June 5, 2024June 6, 2024 · Real Estate

BLOOMINGTON, Calif.  —  Benjamin and Christine Granillo bought their 2.25-acre property in San Bernardino County four decades ago. They built their home by hand and surrounded it with…

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ADA bathrooms come to Bloomington parks thanks to a mom’s persistence

ADA bathrooms come to Bloomington parks thanks to a mom’s persistence

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Sometimes it only takes one person’s persistence to make a change. That’s the case in Bloomington, where the city’s parks are switching out non-ADA-accessible portable restrooms…

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Enhanced security at Bloomington mosque after shots fired in parking lot

Enhanced security at Bloomington mosque after shots fired in parking lot

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Shooting outside Bloomington mosque shakes Muslim community Shooting outside Bloomington mosque shakes Muslim community 01:34 BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Security measures are being enhanced at a Bloomington mosque after shots…

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Under-The-Radar Tertiary Markets May Be Investors’ Next Targets

Under-The-Radar Tertiary Markets May Be Investors’ Next Targets

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023 · Real Estate

Kalamazoo, Mich. is among the most underrated “Third City Markets” in America, according to a recent … [+] whitepaper examining tertiary cities from Graceada Partners . getty The…

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Indiana man gets 65-year sentence for son’s murder, abuse

Indiana man gets 65-year sentence for son’s murder, abuse

October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 · Breaking News

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — An Indiana man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for abusing his 12-year-old son and starving the boy to death. Monroe Circuit Judge…

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