Wednesday, February 10, 2010
On the homepage
Scanners
Out There
Gas lines
Club Outdoors
Minneapolis limits street parking until April 1
With curbside snow piles turning many city streets into narrow passageways, Minneapolis is banning parking on one side of most residential streets starting Thursday.
Luminary Loppet: An evening of fire and ice
NewsBreak: Could this be your house?
Responding to the recall
Rep. Kline asks about Red Bull's backpay
Royce White says he’s dropping out
Minnesotans protest war at the White House
The Apple tablet is here!!! Maybe
Shooting stuns U campus
NewsBreak for Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010
Saving Yeshiva HighNorth Metro
Anoka County seeks to get tougher in domestic violence cases
Anoka County will apply for a federal grant that will aid in the effort to stop domestic violence.
More North Metro News
North Metro prep sports
- Tuesday's prep results, Wednesday's schedule
- Once homeless, he leads by example
- Watch for hot hockey in 2A girls' playoffs
Today's North Metro events
East Metro
Red Rock train on track for '18 in southeast metro
A major marketing effort is likely because area residents are unsure exactly what the project is.
More East Metro News
- Lawyer pleads guilty to stealing escrow cash
- Weather stalls search for snowmobiler
- 2 counties want Legislature to stop shifting costs
- Chisago County officer charged in an on-duty sex case
- Reader query: Had enough winter yet?
- Ex-West St. Paul teacher gets jail time for sex with teen
- A new generation of high school sports coverage
East Metro prep sports
- State's top skiers will converge on Biwabik
- Tuesday's prep results, Wednesday's schedule
- Watch for hot hockey in 2A girls' playoffs
Today's East Metro events
South Metro
Rosemount primary will avoid another bloated ballot
A long list of city council candidates in 2008 prompted a change before this year's election.
More South Metro News
- Farmington man faces homicide charge in fatal DWI
- Ex-employee charged in robbery at Apple Valley movie theater
- Haitian horror
- South metro editor's corner: Racino would benefit horse racing, backers say
- Reader query: Had enough winter yet?
- Rosemount man accused of DWI, dragging pedestrian
- South metro readers write
South Metro prep sports
- Tuesday's metro prep roundup
- Tuesday's prep results, Wednesday's schedule
- A new reign for Simley swimmers
Today's South Metro events
West Metro
Hennepin County puts sheriff's request for cell-phone tracker on hold
The Hennepin Board wants more information on the cell phone tracking device before it will ask the feds to fund it.
More West Metro News
- Richfield shopping center: Out with the old, in with the new
- Plymouth man faces felony charges, accused of sexual activity with girl, 14
- Slow-moving storm to add up to 10 inches of snow
- Valentine's Day in the wild
- Reader query: Had enough winter yet?
- Health aide stole from Hopkins care patient
- West metro police blotter
West Metro prep sports
- Tuesday's metro prep roundup
- Tuesday's prep results, Wednesday's schedule
- Star on the rise for Cooper's co-op team
Today's West Metro events
Smashed: Minnesota lives derailed by drunk drivers
Those injured by drunken drivers say the emotional and physical costs are lifelong. Over the last decade, more than 37,000 Minnesotans were injured in alcohol-related crashes.
Photo right: Woody Lee
10 years later, same fire, anger
Two St. Paul women's lives were changed forever by eerily similar accidents stemming from gas lines that were errantly laid in sewer pipes.
Full-body scanners headed for MSP
The controversial screening machines, which can see through passengers' clothing, could be in place here by summer.
MnSCU office needs better oversight, auditor says
Some legislators and college presidents have questioned whether the system office -- which carries out centralized functions such as legal services and technology -- is too big, or whether its funding would be better spent at the campus level.
Teen accused in Seward shootings will contest name, birthdate
Lawyer says suspect in Seward killings might be younger than 16, making it tougher to try him as adult.
Photo right: Mahdi Hassan Ali
Snow tapers off, headaches persist
It's just about over -- at least until the next storm. St. Paul joined Minneapolis in declaring a snow emergency.
Related Content
James Lileks: What to do about the snowMore From Local + Metro:
StarTribune.com Feeds
StarTribune.com headlines are available via RSS feed and can be added to your "My Yahoo!" page:
View all RSS feeds
Find Star Tribune reporters, columnists and bloggers on Facebook and Twitter.
Find special offers on dining, travel and more ways to save money in the Twin Cities area. Dealspotter blogger John Ewoldt gives you daily ways to stretch a dollar. Also, sign up to get deals sent to you with our newsletter.
Join the discussion: Your Voices is a group blog featuring unique perspectives from members of your community. Find commentary on current events, public issues and day-to-day life in Minnesota.
Local reporters uncover injustices big and small.
Share your high school game photos and videos, blog about your team, connect with friends, get the latest news and stats and much more at your home for Minnesota high school sports.
Columnists
Brita Hanchek 2/7/2010
See thousands of photos from other StarTribune.com readers and share your own photos and video today.
- Senate passes $1 billion bonding bill
- Pawlenty: Keep sex offenders in prison
- Bill helps consumers against debt buyers
- Pawlenty defends budget cuts
- Pawlenty delivered $100,000 check for man behind Swift-boat ads
- What do politicians call a gorilla? Anything but
- Pawlenty plays courier for Texas donor
- Pawlenty: Undecided on presidential bid; maybe next year
- Pawlenty: Don't touch my budget power
- Late summer Minn. primary? Get ready for it
StarTribune.com: Steals + Deals & Classifieds
Learn how to do it right.
Simplify your job search by learning the best way to approach networking, resumes, cover letters, and interviewing.
Tips for getting more for less
Subscribe to the weekly
Win tickets to see Minneapolis New Breed featuring Lamb Lays with Lion, Mad King Thomas and SuperGroup at The Southern Theater.Vita.mn presents an opening-night performance from Minneapolis New Breed featuring Lamb Lays with Lion, Mad King Thomas and SuperGroup at The Southern Theater on the Feb. 25. |
