The following is a collection of articles that recently appeared on Patch sites in Edina, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Lake Minnetonka, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Richfield, Shakopee, Southwest Minneapolis, St. Louis Park and St. Michael. Click on the headline to read the full story.  

Deputies Seize 19 Pounds of Pot from Home

Carl Darrell Looyen was charged with felony drug distribution after sheriff's deputies found large quantities of marijuana and cash along with scales and packaging items in his home.

Savage Woman Involved in Mortgage Fraud Sentenced

The scheme affected victims across the United States and included properties in Savage and Prior Lake.

Murder Suspect Surrenders to Police in Minneapolis

Darnell Xavier Vaughn was wanted in one Missouri murder and a suspect in another.

Nine Months Later, Details on U.S. Bank Robbery Still Unclear

No charges have been filed in connection with the December incident.

Two Charged with Assaulting, Stabbing Grandfather

Police say Shane Thomas Crocker of Mendota Heights and Austin Christian Grove of St. Louis Park assaulted and stabbed a man after he told them to stay away from his grandson.

Mound Man Sentenced for Failed New Year's Break-in

Police found Sean Joseph Kacer, 25, disoriented and bleeding, kicking a glass patio door in an apparent attempt to break into a home near Nicollet Junior High.

Attempted Robbery Outside U.S. Bank in Plymouth

While at a U.S. Bank window, a McDonald's employee was held up, but able to drive away.

Dog Rescued From Sunday House Fire Dies

The dog had been resuscitated at the scene, however, it succumbed to its injuries Monday.

Thefts, Toilet Paper and Busted Bulbs: Maple Grove Police Blotter

Police also responded to a report of a burglary.

Man Who Shot St. Michael Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison

The 82-year-old Delbert Huber was given a maximum sentence by a Kandiyohi County Court judge Tuesday morning.

Man Cited For Indecent Exposure; Fish Reportedly Swiped From Their Tanks: Police Blotter

The Richfield Public Safety Department releases its most recent crime reports.

Man Charged after Allegedly Threatening to Kill Neighbor

Minnetonka Police say Thomas Patrick Dousette bit his neighbor's neck, strangled her and threatened to kill her.