North Memorial Medical Center President and CEO David Cress was arrested Wednesday for allegedly engaging in prostitution at a Richfield hotel. The medical center called it a "troubling, personal situation." 

September 02, 2010

It's a mystery that could be harming our wetlands. Wildlife experts say cattails native to Minnesota, called broadleaf cattails, are disappearing and no one is sure why.

September 2, 2010

The football team at Breck School in Golden Valley isn't as big as they'd like in terms of number of players, but the Mustangs aren't lacking in skill. They hope to improve on last year's 3-7 record.

September 2, 2010

Thursday, September 2, 2010 newscast

Josie Thao of Brooklyn Park is a great example of a high-achieving student who is committed to her community. The Park Center junior serves on the Brooklyn Park Human Rights Commission, and she's determined to make the city a better place to live.

September 2, 2010

Wednesday September 1, 2010 newscast

The Brooklyn Center football team hasn't won a game the past two seasons. With some strong returners at the skill positions, the Centaurs hope to change that this fall.

September 1, 2010

Seeing that unused medications get disposed of in a safe way is a key issue for state and local authorities. Each year 17 percent of medications go unused in the United States. Without proper attention, those medications can end up in the wrong hands.

September 1, 2010

Day seven of the Great Minnesota Get-together was deemed "Read and Ride Wednesday." It was a chance to get discounted admission by showing a public library card at the gate and an opportunity for some fairgoers to walk away with a free book from a local author.

September 1, 2010

Don't spend a fortune at the State Fair! With some planning and research, you can have a great time and purchase enough food on a stick to keep your stomach and pocketbook happy.

September 1, 2010

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 newscast

Three years of work to bring a new FBI Minneapolis Field Office to Brooklyn Center almost didn't happen due to the recent financial collapse and difficulty in securing financing. Now, given the green light, officials gathered Tuesday to officially break ground on the new $61 million facility. It's a project that's expected to have a positive impact on Brooklyn Center's economy.
 
August 31, 2010

The Maple Grove football team will feature a lot of new players in the lineup this fall. Just four starters return from last season for the Crimson.

August 31, 2010

This spring was emotional for many families in the Anoka-Hennepin School District with the closure of some schools. This week, many teachers are settling in at new buildings. At the newly formed Champlin-Brooklyn Park Academy, staff is hopeful for a positive start in a new home.

August 31, 2010

There are no complaints from farmers in the northwest metro about the weather in this year's growing season. The early spring, warm temperatures and good rainfall have given corn growers a solid crop this year.

August 31, 2010

Monday, August 30 newscast

With state powers Wayzata and Eden Prairie, along with Minnetonka, in the revamped Lake Conference, it's easy to overlook Hopkins. The Royals are relishing their role as a dangerous underdog.

August 30, 2010

A rink at Brooklyn Park's Community Activity Center gets a new surface of ice plus a new system to reduce energy use.

August 30, 2010

Charges have been filed against two young men who police say could be responsible for as many as a half dozen burglaries in Robbinsdale. Shabar Hildebran, 18, and Timothy Thomas, 24, both of Minneapolis, are each charged with first-degree burglary.

August 30, 2010

It's no secret the manufacturing industry has taken its share of hits over the last decade. Many companies have closed up and jobs went overseas. But Cass Screw Machine Products has weathered through some tough economic times. Now, they're starting to see signs of a recovery.

August 30, 2010

In today's prep football training camp report we profile the Wayzata Trojans.

August 27, 2010

Nearly 300 birds have landed at the Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley this week after being surrendered from a home in Brainerd. The birds need a home, and if you're willing to sing out a tweet or two, the Humane Society has a deal for you.
 
August 27, 2010

Concern about head injuries has local coaches and athletic directors talking. Now the Minnesota State High School League changes a rule about concussions.

August 27, 2010

Gear up for school in style with these ideas from The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.

August 27, 2010

Minnesota's next governor will face a projected $6 billion deficit. The massive shortfall was a hot topic among the three major candidates who squared off in Golden Valley Thursday in a debate sponsored by the TwinWest Chamber of Commerce.
 
August 26, 2010

A local woman has a story fit for a book, and she has the sword to prove it! Deb Greene is part of a new book titled "Fearless Women, Fearless Wisdom."

August 26, 2010

While most students juggle a full day's work of classes, this week's Standout Student does that and much more. Elise Webster, a senior at Providence Academy, is an a student, an athlete and a volunteer.

August 26, 2010

This weekend is a big one in Maple Grove as the city hosts its first triathlon. Hundreds of athletes are competing in the big event at Weaver Lake Park on Saturday.

August 25, 2010

The Champlin Park football team brings back six defensive starters from 2009. With just one returner on offense, the Rebels may be counting on the defense more, especially early in the season.

August 25, 2010

The retirement of North Hennepin Community College President Ann Wynia is ushering in a new era at the college. As students head back to college this week, North Hennepin's new president, John O'Brien will now lead the school through upcoming financial challenges as well as new opportunities.
 
August 25, 2010

12 Sports continues its look at area prep football teams right up to the season openers on Sept. 2. In today's training camp report, Jay Wilcox features the newest member of the Northwest Suburban Conference, the Armstrong Falcons.

August 24, 2010

Medical device industry leaders from the northwest metro are voicing concerns about the time it takes to have devices approved. They claim the FDA is too inconsistent, too unpredictable and takes too long.

August 24, 2010

A Hopkins mother bought everything her kindergartener needs for school for only $10. How did she do it? Money Savers finds out.

August 25, 2010

A Brooklyn Park 6-year–old got the surprise of her life this week when the Make-A-Wish Foundation paid a visit to her doorstep. First-grader McKenzie Anderson has had a rough couple of months, so this surprise could not have come at a better time.

August 24, 2010

With tight budgets, some cities are cutting back on the number of flowers and plants they put out on city streets. But a new program could help city's save some money and get community members involved at the same time.

August 24, 2010


 

The Osseo Orioles are excited to kick off the 2010 football season. With  several outstanding skill position players back and more size on defense, the Orioles expect to make a big improvement on last season's 4-6 record.

August 23, 2010

A local author's book will be re-released to the public to celebrate Brooklyn Center's 100th birthday.

August 23, 2010

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety says it's shaping up to be a record-setting year for pedestrian fatalities. Twenty pedestrians have been killed so far this year in the state.

August 23, 2010

Call it Robbinsdale's restaurant row. The addition of several new restaurants along West Broadway is helping to bring business back to downtown Robbinsdale. Rubylicious Carribean Cafe moved from Minneapolis to Robbinsdale last December, and for this restaurant, variety is the spice of life.
 
August 23, 2010


  

The Totino-Grace and Benilde-St. Margaret's football teams combined for 21 wins in 2009 with the Eagles winning the state Class 4A title. We visit both teams for today's prep training camp report.

August 20, 2010

Seven-and-a-half years after the war in Iraq began, the final U.S. combat troops left Iraq this week. The combat troop pullout comes ahead of the Aug. 31 deadline set by President Obama. For a Brooklyn Park colonel, who returned from Iraq this year, this week's developments are welcome news. 

August 20, 2010

In time for Labor Day BBQs, stretch your budget to feed a crowd with these easy grilling ideas from No Name.

August 20, 2010

Foreclosures continue to plague local neighborhoods but Brooklyn Park is trying to fight back. The city is halfway through a program to get at least some of its foreclosed homes on a better path.

August 19, 2010

A new coaching staff will lead the Cooper High School football team this fall. Former Stanford and Vikings player Willie Howard is the Hawks new head coach.

August 19, 2010

Police say hard times led a local man to extreme measures. A Golden Valley man tells police he robbed a Wendy's restaurant because he was facing eviction.  

August 19, 2010

Standout Student Joshua Konneh has a mission for the new school year. He wants to collects school supplies for Liberia, his native country.

August 19, 2010

More than 2,100 people, many of them uniformed officers from around the state, gathered at Living Word Christian Center Wednesday to honor slain Sheriff's Deputy Chris Dewey. 

August 18, 2010

They never met him, but hundreds of people lined the streets to pay their respects to Deputy Chris Dewey as his funeral procession weaved its way through the northwest metro.

August 18, 2010

The players and coaches of the Plymouth-New Hope Little League team flew to Pennsylvania early Tuesday morning. It's also been a hectic time for families as they make arrangements to follow the team to another out-of-state tournament.

August 18, 2010

A Brooklyn Center mom saves money and time by what she calls "freezer cooking." It's just one facet of a new meal-planning trend gaining popularity over the Internet.

August 18, 2010

Signing autographs isn't an everyday occurrence for most 12-year-olds. The guys on the Plymouth-New Hope team that's headed to Pennsylvania for the Little League World Series say they aren't letting the attention go to their heads.

August 17, 2010

Robbinsdale City Hall took a turn for the cozy on Tuesday. The city installed a so-called "quilted ceiling" to curb noise in the building and entertain visitors.

August 17, 2010

The American Red Cross of the Twin Cities is putting out an urgent call for blood donations. With school out and vacations in full swing, the summer months tend to be a difficult time for the Red Cross, but this month, blood donations have dropped even further, and the heat and humidity may be to blame.

August 17, 2010

Flower beds aren’t just for lining the sides of homes anymore, now they’re popping up right alongside the road. These gardens, known as rain gardens, look great and have an environmental purpose as well.

August 17, 2010

The football teams at Armstrong and Champlin Park high schools didn't waste any time getting practice sessions started. The Falcons and Rebels each had "midnight madness" practices at 12:01 a.m. Monday.

August 16, 2010

It was a surprising start to a work week in Maple Grove, as a man drove a car through a brick buildling. It happened on the back side of the Zachary Square Shopping Center at the corner of Zachary Lane and 95th Avenue.

August 16, 2010

For 25 years, the 50's Grill in Brooklyn Center has offered homemade meals and an atmosphere that takes you back in time. The family-owned business packs people in week after week even as other businesses around it have long since folded.

August 16, 2010

Baseball is the talk of the town in Plymouth. For the first time ever, the Plymouth-New Hope Little League program is sending a team to the Little League World Series. The 12-year-old All Stars clinched the regional title on Saturday in Indianapolis as fans rooted them on from home.

August 16, 2010

A neighborhood in Brooklyn Park wants their pond back. After the city cleaned out an area in front of the culvert as part of routine maintenance, neighbors say water levels fell and haven't gone back up since.

August 13, 2010

A Maple Grove couple that put their home up for sale now have an extra reason to move. The couple is suing their realtor claiming he misused their home for sexual exploits while they were away on vacation.

August 13, 2010

Here's a guy who really does shoot from the hip. Minnesota native Tom Knapp is back entertaining the crowds in the north metro again this weekend. The shotgun trick-shot artist will be at Game Fair in Ramsey for six shows this weekend.

August 13, 2010

The first day of school is less than a month away and LearningRx in Maple Grove has tips to get kids back-to-school ready.

August 13, 2010

Hosterman Middle School in New Hope is just days away from demolition, but before it is taken down, the community is remembering decades of  memories made in the old school. The 1962 school is being sold and demolished to make room for a new special education facility for Intermediate District 287.

August 12, 2010

The season-opening camp for players in the Armstrong-Cooper Youth Football Association is this week. Players are learning as a large group of coaches evaluate them before dividing into teams.

August 12, 2010

Local lakes are going green, just not the way people like. Algae blooms are taking over some lakes in the northwest metro, but homeowners are trying to fight back.

August 12, 2010

Practices and tryouts begin Monday for fall high school sports in the northwest suburbs and across Minnesota. Athletes are reminded: don't let missing paperwork keep you off the field or court.

August 11, 2010

Vandals have caused $100,000 worth of damage to Plymouth parks this summer. Police are now offering a reward for information leading to the arrest of the culprits.

August 11, 2010

This week's Standout Student, Haley Kurr, took center stage this summer as her passion for singing and dancing took her all the way to a performance at the Marquis Theatre on Broadway.

August 12, 2010

Here's a frugal secret: shopping for bread at a bakery outlet store can save you some dough. Here's what you need to know before you shop.

August 11, 2010

A grant has paved the way for a unique child care concept called Baby's Space in Brooklyn Center. In this child care model, staff are trained to solve problems from a baby's point of view.

August 10, 2010

University of Minnesota offensive linemen Chris Bunders and Ryan Wynn were high school rivals, but each hopes to be a key contributor for the Gophers this season. Bunders and Wynn are both juniors.

August 10, 2010

Thirty-four schools in the northwest metro failed to make "adequate yearly progress" as outlined by the federal No Child Left Behind standards.

August 11, 2010

The Osseo City Council meeting drew a full house to witness the firing of its city administrator. The decision came after a flurry of public opinion was voiced. The vote divided both the council and the community.

August 10, 2010

Of the six city races in 12 News viewing area, one of them is so tight it could lead to a recount. Meanwhile, another race unseats an incumbent.

August 11, 2010

As development continues in the northwest metro, there is a downside. By clearing areas of tall grass and natural flowers, butterfly habitats are destroyed. But there is a way to create new habitats.

August 10, 2010

The real battle was for second place. David Frost seized control of the 3M Championship golf tournament early in the final round Sunday in Blaine and never looked back on the way to the title.

August 9, 2010

Get ready to head to the voting booth, the primary election is Tuesday. Typically it's September when voters head to the polls, but a change in state law has bumped up the primary by several weeks. Now election officials are wondering how many people will show up.

August 9, 2010

Hot temperatures and high humidity combined for one dangerously hot day. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for Monday afternoon and early evening. The oppressive heat had many people on alert.

August 9, 2010

It has been six years since the grand opening of the Grand Rios indoor water park. The facility was met with a lot of fanfare in the community, but when the economy went south, so did business. Now new owners are taking charge with some plans to bring back business.   

August 9, 2010

Heritage Christian Academy is one of four local volleyball teams set to compete in Saturday's Minnesota Elite preseason tournament. It's not a high school event, but many of the projected top teams from the upcoming season will be on hand.

August 6, 2010

A Brooklyn Park man volunteered to start a 16-and-under boys basketball team at Zanewood Recreation Center. It's a competitive group that is interested in good basketball, and maybe something more.

August 6, 2010

As hundreds gather in Maple Grove Friday for the annual Relay for Life to fight cancer, one participant is moving forward with her life after a diagnosis that could have stopped her. It has been nearly a year since Stacy Sparks was diagnosed with tongue cancer, and she has done anything but sit idle ever since.

August 6, 2010

Three Rivers Park District has opened a new mini golf course in Plymouth. This fall, families can golf on Sundays for only $5.

August 6, 2010

The Winning for Life lacrosse program teaches the sport to young players, but also helps them to become good leaders on and off the field.

August 5, 2010

Tattoos and blood donations: it might not seem like they are connected. But they are in a new state law. It's a law aimed at regulating the tattoo industry, which should result in more donations at local blood banks.

August 05, 2010

A Golden Valley man was fed up with the way he saw young people behaving. Now that's grown into a new career path with a DVD that emphasizes better behavior for kids. He says orders are coming in from all parts of the country.

August 5, 2010

This week's Standout Student is a high achiever with a passion for politics. Olivia Myszkowski, 17, of Brooklyn Center was one of just two young women chosen to represent Minnesota at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C., last month. It was a trip of a lifetime for this Park Center senior.

August 5, 2010

Whether it's boxing or mixed martial arts, there are a number of fighters from the northwest suburbs who are making names for themselves. This week, we start a series of profiles called Hit Men, beginning with former Champlin Park football player and now heavyweight boxer Joey Abell.

August 4, 2010

It's the theme of the summer: road construction. Three major road proejcts are scheduled along Highway 252, and it's all happening in a one-month period of time.  

August 4, 2010

Brooklyn Park wants your used oil. The city plans to use it to heat buildings in winter and cut fuel its bills. The effort started last year as the city burned oil from city vehicles to heat one public building. Now it's the first in Hennepin County to use oil donations to heat other buildings.

August 4, 2010

As retailers focus on clearing out summer merchandise and preparing for their fall line, shoppers can find deals and discounts. This week on 12 News Money Savers, we check deals at the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.

August 4, 2010

This week's Ace in the Hole features the 18th hole at Baker National Golf Course in Medina.
John Jacobson talks about the hole and the course with Laura Patrick of Baker.


August 3, 2010

Racers with the Minnesota Lawn Mower Racing Association talk about the emerging sport and preview a national competition coming to Anoka.

July 30, 2010

Have a Transformer toy? A watch? A gift you didn't want? Sell it on eBay. Money Savers gets the tips from an eBay expert.

July 28, 2010

Is phantom power haunting your home? Or, more accurately, is it haunting your pocketbook? Saving money at home could be as easy as unplugging cell phone chargers and putting computers on sleep mode.

July 21, 2010

Former Twins star Corey Koskie has opened up a new Brooklyn Park fitness club. The 37-year-old is trying his hand at this new business venture after a severe concussion ended his professional baseball career.

July 19, 2010

Alreadypretty.com's Sally McGraw shares tips on how to scour the Internet for the best deals on high-end designer fashions.

July 14, 2010

12 News Money Savers: Finding designer clothes at bargain prices is easy if you know where to shop.

July 7, 2010

Byerly's FoodE Expert, Maureen Fischer, explores a variety of cheese toppers to jazz up burgers on the grill this 4th of July.

June 25, 2010

Daily deal sites are all the rage on the Internet right now. It's a way for merchants to target Internet-savvy 20 and 30-somethings.

June 23, 2010

Thinking of planning a vacation to the 'happiest place on earth?' We've got a list of tips to think about before you plan your trip to Disney World.

June 9, 2010

Trainer Stephanie Peterson offers simple exercises to prepare for the golf season.

June 4, 2010

Friday, May 7, 2010 newscast