Orono
Orono police alert residents after series of 'smash and grab' robberies
The thieves are targeting cars and stealing valuables left inside.
Murder charges filed in crash that killed Mack Motzko, Sam Schuneman
The 51-year-old Orono man is accused of being drunk and driving nearly 100 mph.
Police release details of fatal head-on crash in west metro
A passenger car went off the road, then swerved into the oncoming lane.
At least 1 dead after 'bad crash' in west Twin Cities metro
Authorities expect the county road to be closed in both directions for hours.
Driver charged in fatal Orono crash released from jail after posting $500K bail
James Blue posted $500,000 bail ahead of his first court appearance.
Orono man criminally charged for crash that killed Motzko, Schuneman
He's accused of being under the influence of drugs and alcohol when he crashed.
Police: Orono death crash driver was over twice legal limit, going almost 100 mph
An update has been provided by the Orono Police Department.
Driver in crash that killed Motzko, Schundeman released from custody
He was released from custody pending criminal charges, according to jail records.
Driver in Orono crash that killed Motzko, Schuneman is in custody
The 51-year-old reportedly turned himself into police Wednesday.
Second victim of deadly crash in Orono is identified
The crash also was fatal for the son of Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko.
State of Hockey pays tribute Mack Motzko after his tragic death at age 20
He is the son of Gophers hockey coach Bob Motzko.
Highway 12 between Orono and Independence closed for 4 months
Crews will be making safety improvements along the "Corridor of Death."
Swastika painted on rock at Orono High School
The rock was repainted "within minutes," the superintendent said.
Neighbor sues to block estate from dividing millionaire's Lake Minnetonka property
The estate of Irwin Jacobs wants to build six new homes on the late businessman's property.
Orono school switches to distance learning after more COVID-19 cases confirmed
Since a positive COVID-19 case was reported last week, four more people have tested positive, a letter to families says.
Orono school confirms its first confirmed COVID-19 case of the new year
No other students or staff have reported COVID-19 symptoms.
6 BUIs, hundreds of warnings for partiers on Lake Minnetonka July 4 weekend
It was "calmer" on the lake this year, but the number of BUIs were up compared to 2019.
Jon Leuer donates 3,200 meals to feed Minnesotans in need
Leuer teamed up with Crisp & Green and Meals on Wheels to help those impacted by COVID-19.
Estate sale at Irwin Jacobs' Orono mansion postponed
Unforeseen family circumstances was given as the reason.
Gallery: Estate sale at Irwin Jacobs' Orono mansion this weekend
Irwin Jacobs took his own life after killing his wife Alexandra in April.
Orono drops prosecution of homeowner who rented out her dock
The 75-year-old had been renting out the dock to help pay property taxes.
Mansion that was scene of murder-suicide hits market for $12M
The sprawling estate is the former home of Twin Cities businessman Irwin Jacobs.
Cop carrying out welfare check ends up mowing woman's lawn
That's going beyond the call of duty!
Second string of burglaries under investigation in Twin Cities
This time it's in the west metro cities of Independence, Loretto and Orono.