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.
Local
Officials reveal reason Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert mistakenly was sent countywide
The sheriff's office said it has identified the step in the process that led to the mistake.
Local
Man whose Snapchat group sold illegal 'switches' and ghost guns in Minnesota gets two years
Avont Drayton's attorney said his client 'thought of these items as really cool tools in a similar manner to buying a new power tool.'
Sports
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.
Local
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.
Business
Minnesota AG sues Fridley dealership, alleging deceptive sales practices
Keith Ellison's office claims Midwest Car Search often targeted Spanish-speakers.
Local
Teen suspect in Nudieland mass shooting arrested on murder, assault charges
The teen is charged with murder and six counts of felony assault.
In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent
U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
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Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, author will speak at our Minneapolis book club about 'life and freedom'
Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit: "The only way I knew that I could get my joy back is that I had to forgive them."
DFL state senator charged with first-degree burglary in break-in at stepmother's home
Sen. Nicole Mitchell's arrest could cause political complications for Democrats, who control the Minnesota Senate by a one-seat margin.
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
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An Isanti wedding venue closed without warning. Now these couples have 'nowhere to go.'
Community rallies to help after the Circle B wedding venue closed without warning or refunds.
Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse
In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
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Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival
Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
Local
University of Minnesota police arrest 9 after pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus
Protests are happening at colleges across the country, including Columbia and Yale universities. University leaders face pressure to both support free speech and protect students.
House fire north of St. Cloud kills man, 76
There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in Benton County.
Local
Showdown over DEI programs threatens Anoka-Hennepin schools budget
Conservative board members say they will veto the budget unless the district drops several DEI measures, spurring protests.
Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.
The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books
The subjects range from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Local
Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life
Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert accidentally sent countywide
Authorities say Hennepin County mistakenly sent out a shelter-in-place alert countywide that was supposed to be sent to only one block in Robbinsdale for a domestic incident.
Developer of St. Paul's Keg & Case food hall declares bankruptcy
Craig Cohen listed the W. 7th neighborhood project when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with more than $11 million in liabilities.
Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list
In a decision welcomed by Minnesota's fishing community and the DNR, the Fish and Wildlife Service said it won't list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.
Local
First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins
More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Armed man shot during standoff with police outside Target in Woodbury
The shooting occurred late in the morning in the parking lot, police said.
Local
Long recovery ahead for 'gentle giant' burned in deadly Mpls. crash; driver charged
Jon Seas suffered burns over 30% of his body.
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