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'Highly active' northern lights displays this weekend may be largest in nearly 20 years
The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Friday and Saturday, the first since 2005.
Nonprofit group wants to transform an empty Blaine building into Islamic school and mosque
The East Blaine Community Center has bought the former Minnesota School of Business building overlooking I-35W. It wants the land rezoned.
Minnesota authorities call spike in distracted driving 'disturbing' and 'unacceptable'
Law enforcement across the state issued 5,380 citations to drivers who violated the state's hands-free law.
Brooklyn Park community development director departs for Bloomington
Kim Berggren's departure comes as the north metro suburb is trying to establish a BioTech innovation District to serve as a hub for health technology and care companies.
Wayzata police officer still hospitalized after being hit by SUV while biking
Sgt. Dan Lee was off duty when he suffered serious injuries in the incident in St. Michael on Sunday.
Mayor Frey nominates new Minneapolis civil rights director
Michelle Phillips currently serves as the inspector general for the city of Oakland, Calif.
North High teacher who resurrected dance program gets surprise visit from 'GMA'
Kara Noble was honored Tuesday as part of National Teacher Appreciation Day.
Lakeville teachers, district reach tentative contract agreement
The agreement came after a 12-hour mediation session Monday night.
Man who died in south Minneapolis shooting was firefighter in Eagan and Eden Prairie
Both departments said Joseph C. Johns died in the early Sunday shooting.
I-35W northbound reopens in Bloomington after crash involving pedestrian
The 39-year-old pedestrian was taken to HCMC with life-threatening injuries, the State Patrol said.
Are plastic lane dividers enough to keep drivers safe in work zones?
Motorists have raised concerns amid recent crashes on Hwy. 52 in Dakota County and I-35 near Faribault.
Bank robbery suspect in Alexandria still on the run
The hold-up occurred about 4:25 p.m. at the Bremer Bank. The suspect allegedly had a gun.
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
Part of Metro Transit's Blue Line will close for 10 days starting Friday
Buses will fill in between Fort Snelling and Mall of America stations until May 13.
Osseo dismisses city administrator; police chief will fill in
The city has not yet disclosed the terms of a "mutual" separation agreement with Riley Grams.
Northland College averts closure, will stay open with restructured model
The private school in Ashland, Wis., will offer just eight majors and "right-size" its faculty and staff.
After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove
The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.
Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates
The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
Authorities investigate plane crash in northern Minnesota
The condition of the pilot was not immediately known, authorities said.
Metro Transit expanding fleet of electric buses in 'crucial' step toward environmental goal
Twenty new 40-foot buses are expected to be rolling on local routes by 2026.
Blaine reveals plans for major new entertainment district near National Sports Center
Construction could begin this summer on the project that includes a baseball stadium and other amenities. An open house will be held Wednesday at City Hall.
Police departments are buying pickup trucks to spot dangerous distracted drivers on the road
The Department of Public Safety awarded money to 13 agencies to get the specialized vehicles.
Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
The strategy is to improve safety with a visual reminder to riders that their actions are being recorded.
Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative agreement to avert strike
Details will be released after teachers vote to ratify the agreement, district officials said. The district's support staff is negotiating separately from the teachers.
New police chief in Columbia Heights will start work Friday
Matt Markham, 49, will take over for Lenny Austin, who is retiring.
Oakdale issues warning after coyote attacks dog in nature preserve
No people have been hurt, officials said.
Anoka County extends search for county administrator
Applicants can apply until May 3 for the county's top administrative position.
Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks good Samaritans for saving his life
Sam Orbovich, 71, said he is alive because "heroes" rushed to his aid.
Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).
The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.
Tip sparks new search for Blaine woman who went missing 30 years ago
Tamara Colleen Bradley was last seen leaving her job in Minneapolis on Sept. 30, 1994.
One injured after home explodes in Richfield
A woman inside the house at the time of the incident was taken to a hospital.
MnDOT will replace misspelled 'Ady Mill Road' sign on I-35E in St. Paul on Monday night
The sign at the Randolph Avenue exit transposed the D and Y.
This could be the windiest April ever in Minnesota
Wind gusts of 30 mph or higher have been recorded on all but two days this month. It could be the windiest April of all time.
Where are the best places to charge your electric vehicle? One reviewer has the answer.
Bill Gehn has reviewed nearly 2,100 places where EV drivers can plug in and posted them on Plugshare.com and its companion app.
Mosquitoes are back and so are the workers trying to keep their numbers down
The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District sent its seasonal technicians out this week to collect samples and learn where to focus its early treatment efforts.
One killed in head-on crash in Coon Rapids
Two others were injured in the crash Wednesday afternoon on Main Street.
Hwy. 169 in northwest metro is closing this weekend for bridge demolition
MnDOT will take down the 63rd Avenue bridge and replace it this summer.
Anoka expands downtown sip-and-stroll 'social district'
People can purchase alcohol and drink it as they walk through areas in the north metro city's historic downtown; the district opens May 1.
Pilot killed in Indiana plane crash was college student from Maple Grove
Alexander Foss, 20, was a Purdue University student.
Suspect spotted with long gun in Brooklyn Park was teen playing 'Senior Assassin'
The game is played by high school seniors who attempt to "shoot" their targets with toy water guns.
Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time
Boyd Morson was censured after a 5-1 vote for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and terms of a 2022 censure.
Victim in north Minneapolis shooting identified as man from Chicago
The shooting happened Friday night near 36th and Penn avenues N.
Inaugural Traffic Safety Day coming to the Mall of America
Simulators, speakers, workshops and exhibits are part of the event put on by AARP and Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.
With plentiful sunshine, it will feel like summer this weekend in much of Minnesota
The forecast calls for shorts, T-shirts and highs in the mid-70s Saturday and Sunday in the metro.
Chanhassen High School student arrested after weapons investigation
The 18-year-old student was arrested at the school Tuesday in connection to a traffic stop in January.
This is why weather sirens are sounding today in Minnesota
Sirens will go off at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Brooklyn Center surveys residents on the future of parks
Residents can share their thoughts in an online survey open through May 15.
Minneapolis schools buy electric school buses, inspired by students
Students at Whittier International Elementary School wrote letters asking district leadership to buy electric buses. They got to go for a test ride this week.
Brooklyn Park will ask state for $29 million for fire station, community center projects
Brooklyn Park is also looking to expand the Zanewood Recreation Center.
Metro Transit will run shorter trains on light rail lines
The switch from three-car trains to two-car trains begins Saturday. The long-range goal is to increase frequency from 15 minutes to 12.
Eclipsed by clouds: No solar fun for Minnesotans
Looking to see the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon? Head south to Iowa.
Sales of Minnesota's new blackout license plates top 50,000
The new plates featuring white letters and a black background debuted in January.
MnDOT starts work on bottlenecked Hwy. 65 in north metro
Motorists can expect detours and lane closures through mid-November.
A $100K gift jump-starts efforts for new Fridley public arts program
The Fridley City Council will present a resolution Monday to create a city commission to oversee the effort.
Busy Bryant Avenue bike lane could serve as model for the future
It's been described as one of the best new bike lanes built in 2023.
Odds high that clouds will obscure solar eclipse in most of Minnesota
Several weather models suggest it will be cloudy and rainy at 2:02 p.m. Monday, when the solar phenomenon reaches its peak.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The shooting happened just after midnight, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. No arrests have been made.
Future of Northland College in Ashland, Wis., remains uncertain as fundraising effort falls short
The small private liberal arts school, just blocks from Lake Superior, said it needed to raise $12 million by Wednesday to stay open. A decision will be made in two weeks.
Portion of vacant south Minneapolis apartment building collapses in fire
Crews pulled out of the building as part of the roof collapsed on the 500 block of E. 19th Street.
Shipment of fake luxury jewelry seized at MSP
The counterfeit products, if authentic, would be valued at nearly $482,000.
Man charged with domestic assault, other felonies after hourslong Woodbury standoff
A domestic assault led to the standoff that lasted about five hours at the home on Tahoe Drive.
Hennepin County public defender concerned clients will miss court with no rideshare
Chief Public Defender Michael Berger tells the Minneapolis City Council Uber and Lyft's departure will result in more failures to appear, more warrants and more dangerous situations for clients,
St. Paul police investigate fatal shooting in Frogtown neighborhood
No arrests have been made. It's the seventh homicide in the city this year.
MnDOT's 2024 to-do list includes nearly 200 road and bridge projects
The agency released its list of $1.6 billion in projects Tuesday, signaling the beginning of road construction season.
Metro Transit expands fare inspection efforts to bus rapid transit lines
TRIP agents and community service officers will ride the C and D bus lines in addition to the light-rail lines.
Police seek help in finding suspect who damaged 45 trees in Mankato
Damage discovered Sunday morning is estimated at $16,000.
18-year-old jailed in connection with homicide investigation in St. Paul
A man found shot inside an apartment on Marshall Avenue was called in as a suicide.
Twin Cities tourism business braces for impact of Uber departure
As rideshare giants Uber, Lyft prepare to pull out over driver pay dispute with Minneapolis City Council, local tourism industry leaders say lack of transportation options could leave downtown Minneapolis recovery in jeopardy.
Standoff in Woodbury neighborhood ends with man taken into custody
Incident began overnight at a townhome on the 6100 block of Tahoe Road, authorities said.
Search continues for Maple Grove man missing for more than a week
Winston Drepaul was last seen leaving his apartment on March 23.
Two-year Hennepin Avenue reconstruction project begins Monday in Minneapolis
Metro Transit buses will be detoured between 24th and Lake streets.
'Do it for Them' is theme of campaign to end carnage caused by distracted driving
Police across the state will carry out an enforcement and education campaign in April.
Fugitive woman charged after pointing gun at cops and leading officers on pursuit in Carver County
Amanda Lindsey Nelson, of Bloomington, had a warrant out for her arrest from Illinois.
Bloomington woman charged in police pursuit in Carver County
Charges include second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, fleeing police and being a fugitive from Illinois.