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A Quiet Start to the Week in Golden Valley, MPD Investigates Weekend Violence, and the Twins Heat Up in Arizona

It was a quiet weekend in Golden Valley and our immediate surrounding communities like Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park, with no major incidents or disruptions reported. Neighbors here enjoyed a brea...

Missing Brooklyn Park Teen, Severe Metro Storms, and Twins Split Series in Phoenix

While Golden Valley is enjoying a quiet Sunday, here is the latest from our immediate neighboring communities:

Hennepin County Releases Broad Service Assessment as Metro Cleans Up From Severe Storms

While Golden Valley-specific headlines are quiet today, a newly released report offers a broad assessment of how Hennepin County is managing services for our community. The report covers everything from election secur...

Robbinsdale Schools' Potential $400M+ Referendum Raises Questions for West Metro Taxpayers

Voters in the Robbinsdale school district—which serves parts of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale—are getting a clearer picture of a potential referendum that could total over $400 million. While the d...

Robbinsdale Schools Referendum Could Exceed $400M — What West Metro Voters Need to Know

Voters in the Robbinsdale Area Schools district, which serves portions of Golden Valley, Crystal, New Hope, and Robbinsdale, now have a clearer picture of how much their property tax bills could rise if the district's...

Metro Mobility Schedule Changes Worry Golden Valley Riders & West Metro Neighbors

North Minneapolis shelter-in-place lifted as police search for suspect who fired at officers

A shelter-in-place order was lifted in north Minneapolis after a suspect fired at officers who were investigating a vehicle. The armed suspect, who opened fire from inside the vehicle, remains at large. In other publi...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Golden Valley Road

Minneapolis Police Investigating Fatal Shooting on Golden Valley Road

Weekend Roundup: Pride Celebrations, Twin Cities Sports, and Remembering the Hortmans

Boelter plea deal, World Cup kicks off, and your weekend event guide

Vance Boelter expected to change plea Thursday; deadly shooting investigated near Minneapolis's Chicago Avenue

Crack Seal Maintenance Project Begins in Golden Valley

Golden Valley is kicking off a new crack seal maintenance project to help preserve and improve local streets. Residents should be on the lookout for crews and potential temporary lane closures as the city works to pro...

DOJ: Vance Boelter will not face death penalty in Melissa Hortman assassination case

Looking for a weekend ride? Residents on the Twin Cities Reddit board are sharing recommendations for casual biking clubs around Hopkins and St. Louis Park—great news for Golden Valley cyclists looking to connect with...

U of M Board of Regents to Vote on $30.5M Sale of Les Bolstad Golf Course This Week

Severe storms possible this evening across the metro; Prince celebration turns downtown Minneapolis purple

No major headlines out of Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park today — a relatively quiet Saturday in the west metro. We'll keep an eye on any weekend developments for Monday's digest.

Weekend Rundown: First Pride Weekend Across the Metro & Severe Weather on the Radar

Happy first weekend of Pride Month! Whether you're staying close to home in Golden Valley or heading out to enjoy the weekend in neighboring communities like Robbinsdale or St. Louis Park, there is plenty to celebrate...

Golden Valley Residents Notice Increase in Airplane Noise Over West Metro

A Golden Valley resident took to Reddit this week asking whether airplane noise over the west metro has increased lately. While the poster noted that planes are typically audible but not disruptive, recent flights see...

Golden Valley Residents Report Uptick in Airplane Noise; Metro Pride Month Kicks Off

Golden Valley residents have recently noticed an increase in airplane noise, sparking conversations on local forums about whether flight paths have shifted. While planes flying overhead are a familiar sound for those ...

Golden Valley Residents Discuss US Internet Options Amid T-Mobile Acquisition; Air Quality Concerns in St. Louis Park

Residents in Golden Valley are sharing mixed experiences regarding US Internet following its recent acquisition by T-Mobile. One local resident noted on Reddit that after moving to Golden Valley, they found zero fiber...

Golden Valley Residents Discuss USI Internet Options Following T-Mobile Acquisition

Brooklyn Park police search for violent carjacking suspect; man found dead in Mill Ruins Park

Minneapolis Street Renamed in Honor of Fallen Officer Jamal Mitchell; Unruly Passenger Diverts MSP-Bound Flight

Feds Raid Taxpayer-Funded Daycare Tied to Convicted Fraudster; Air Quality Alert Issued for Metro

Federal agents raided a taxpayer-funded Minneapolis daycare tied to a convicted fraudster with a history of counterfeit cash and stolen checks. The investigation focuses on the registered agent of the facility and pot...

Federal Raid Targets Minneapolis Taxpayer-Funded Daycare Tied to Convicted Fraudster

West Metro Cities Coalition Vows to Return for Operation Metro Surge Funding After Legislative Session Falls Short

A coalition of west metro cities including Golden Valley walked away from the 2026 legislative session without the "Operation Metro Surge" relief they were seeking, but advocates say they'll be back next year to push ...

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara Resigns Amid Conduct Investigation

A warm Memorial Day in Golden Valley: Twins sweep Red Sox, heat rolls in, and Minneapolis remembers George Floyd

It’s a quieter news day here in Golden Valley and our surrounding communities of Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, and St. Louis Park as folks enjoy the long holiday weekend. Whether you're spending the day at a local p...

Minneapolis Prepares Major Changes to George Floyd Square Ahead of 6th Anniversary; Twin Cities Asian Fair Returns to Plymouth

Carjacking suspects flee on foot in Brooklyn Park after police chase; no Golden Valley-specific stories today

No Golden Valley-specific headlines today — but several metro stories touch nearby communities. Brooklyn Park police are searching for four carjacking suspects who abandoned a stolen vehicle during a chase Saturday mo...

16-Year-Old Killed in North Minneapolis Shooting; Two Charged in Deadly Hit-and-Run

Two suspects have been charged after a Minneapolis veteran died attempting to stop them from stealing his truck. Amos Ferrier, 38, died two days after the incident. Separate accomplice charges were also filed Friday i...

16-Year-Old Killed in North Minneapolis Double Shooting

It’s a relatively quiet day on the hyperlocal beat for Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, and New Hope today. However, we do have a public safety alert for our west metro neighbors: authorities are asking for help f...

Federal officials including RFK Jr. and Acting AG to make 'major' fraud announcement in Minneapolis Thursday

No hyperlocal Golden Valley stories made today's feed — but several metro-wide stories below will directly affect residents here, including a major federal fraud announcement happening in Minneapolis Thursday and new ...

2028 NFL Draft Headed to Downtown Minneapolis

No Golden Valley-specific headlines made today's feed, but here's what's happening just outside our borders that neighbors should know about. We'll keep watching for updates on city council, schools, and development a...

Brooklyn Park Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run; Hennepin County Charges ICE Officer in North Minneapolis Shooting

It's a quieter news day specifically within Golden Valley city limits, but we're keeping an eye on our neighboring communities. In Brooklyn Park, a pedestrian was tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver on Tuesday m...

Golden Valley's Animal Humane Society steps up to rescue 50 beagles, plus new state laws will lower your vehicle tab fees

While it’s a quieter day on the hyperlocal front, our community is stepping up in a big way: the Animal Humane Society—headquartered right here in Golden Valley—is taking in 50 dogs released from a Wisconsin breeding ...

Severe Storms Heading for Twin Cities Sunday Evening — What You Need to Know

No major breaking news out of Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park in today's feed — a relatively quiet Saturday for the west metro. We'll keep monitoring for any developing stories.

Armstrong High School Student Under Investigation for Alleged On-Campus Rape

Plymouth police investigating allegation Armstrong High School student raped another student on campus

Plymouth police are investigating allegations that an Armstrong High School student raped another student on campus during lunch back in April. Armstrong, part of the Robbinsdale Area Schools district that serves Gold...

Minnesota Legislative Session Wraps Up with Tab Fee Cuts and HCMC Funding

A man has been charged in connection with a deadly stabbing in downtown Minneapolis. Rex Basswood, Jr., 36, faces second-degree murder charges after a man was found dead in a park Thursday morning suffering from multi...

State Housing Push Could Shape Golden Valley's Future as Metro affordability Crisis Deepens

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Songkran Festival Brings Thai New Year Celebration to St. Louis Park; Art-A-Whirl Returns to Northeast Minneapolis

The Songkran Festival is back in St. Louis Park, featuring cultural showcases and a royal twist with the Princess of Asia Royal Court. The event celebrates the Thai New Year with food, performances, and community acti...

Wild Rout Avalanche 5-1 in Game 3; Wolves Fall Behind Spurs 2-1

No hyperlocal Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park stories in today's news cycle. We'll be back with west metro coverage as it develops. In the meantime, a heads-up for neighbors: metro mec...

Wolves Fall Behind 2-1 as Wembanyama Dominates; Frost Force Game 5 in PWHL Semifinals

No Golden Valley-specific stories today — but a couple of items worth watching for West Metro residents:

Xcel Energy Ordered to Refund $40.6 Million to Minnesota Customers After Nuclear Plant Outage

No hyperlocal Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park stories made the wire today — but several metro-wide stories below directly affect West Metro residents, including the Xcel Energy refund ...

Answers still sought one year after 19-year-old fatally shot at Robbinsdale's Sanborn Park

Answers still sought one year after 19-year-old shot and killed at Robbinsdale's Sanborn Park

Edwards Returns as Wolves Top Spurs in Game 1; Wild Fall 9-6 in Playoff Opener

No hyperlocal Golden Valley, Robbinsdale, Crystal, New Hope, or St. Louis Park stories in today's news cycle. We'll be back with west metro coverage as it develops. In the meantime, note that **farmers markets across ...

Wild Fall 9-6 in Wild Game 1 vs. Avalanche; Timberwolves-Spurs Series Tips Off Tonight

No Golden Valley-specific stories in today's feed — but a quiet news day in the west metro is never a bad thing, neighbors. If you're heading out this week, the **Minneapolis Farmers Market** is now open for its **150...