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Liz Navratil

Reporter
West metro
Navratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.

Latest from Liz Navratil

Twin Cities Suburbs

Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas

Minnetonka officials said they hoped to clear up confusion that resulted from existing rules, which allow dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Minnesota state auditor ends review of controversial Orono land deals

State Auditor Julie Blaha said was no reason for her office to continue looking at the matter, but she left some questions for the courts or voters to decide.
November 15, 2024
State Auditor Julie Blaha's office calculated that the average sub-$1,500 forfeiture amounted to $473.
Twin Cities Suburbs

Minnetonka considers tightening dog leash rules

Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.
November 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover

Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space

The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Elections

Bloomington residents decide to keep ranked-choice voting

The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.
November 6, 2024
Elections

South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul

Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024
Elections

Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money

Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space

The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Elections

Bloomington residents decide to keep ranked-choice voting

The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.
November 6, 2024
Elections

South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul

Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024
Elections

Orono mayoral challenger wins in race that drew big money

Plus, some competitive races in Plymouth, Edina and New Hope reported results Tuesday night.
November 6, 2024
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