Shop the curbs for free on Trash to Treasure Day in White Bear Lake
City and White Bear Lake Township residents are encouraged to put items they don't need on the curb on April 27 for others to take for free.
Sentencing set for Nicolae Miu in teen's fatal stabbing in Apple River
The top count against Miu carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with more time possible on the other counts.
Downtown St. Paul property values down, residential values up
Four takeaways from this year's Ramsey County Assessor's report.
Local
What St. Paul gardeners need to know about the city's new boulevard garden rules
Raised boulevard planters have long been common in St. Paul — but not technically permitted until this year. As gardening season begins, a look at the new rules.
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Business
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
East Metro
Private prison van driver, accused of raping St. Paul woman he was transporting, gets 30 years for similar attacks
The St. Paul woman alleged in a federal lawsuit that Marquet D. Johnson sexually assaulted her as he drove her from Texas to the Ramsey County jail. He was just sentenced to 30 years in prison for similar attacks on three other women.
High Schools
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
High Schools
Track and field 2024: Six athletes likely to jump farthest, finish fastest
Meet three girls and three boys, most with state titles in place and five committed to prominent colleges.
Local
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.
East Metro
13-year sentence for unlicensed driver who fatally hit motorist while fleeing police in Oakdale
With credit for time in jail since his arrest, Scott Hardy is expected to serve the first 6½ years of his term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
High Schools
Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89
As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves
Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet
College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
Local
Some of Minnesota's largest companies have quietly closed their foundations
3M, General Mills and Thrivent have closed their foundations in recent years, changing how they give back to the community.
High Schools
All-Metro Sports Awards: Here are the 2023 winners
The Star Tribune recognized the best of metro area high school athletes with its sixth annual All-Metro Sports Awards. Here are the 2023 winners, who were honored Wednesday night at Target Center.
East Metro
20 years in prison for River Falls man who forced woman to stream on OnlyFans, other sex sites
He also sexually exploited a teenage girl.
South Metro
South St. Paul considering 'one last hurrah' for its well-loved Northview Pool
The city eventually plans to close the pool, first opened in 1956, because of the cost of repairs -- but may keep it open for a final summer.
Local
Jury: Nicolae Miu guilty of reckless homicide in Apple River stabbing
The St. Croix County jury convicted Nicolae Miu, 54, of reckless homicide for fatally stabbing Isaac Schuman, 17, at the popular recreation spot in western Wisconsin. He was also convicted of recklessly endangering the safety of four other people he stabbed.
Sports
Defending champions stand at the peak in boys tennis
St. Paul Academy is ranked first in Class 1A and has the top two players in the individual rankings. Wayzata is No. 1 in 2A, with two players in the top 10.
Variety
Is the Too Good to Go restaurant discount app too good to be true?
We shopped the app that helps restaurants reduce waste while giving shoppers steep discounts.
Taste
Dining out on the cheap: 15 favorite meals for $10 and under
Prices might be rising, but there still are delicious bargains to be found at local restaurants, from a stellar short stack to cabbage rolls.
Local
State says 10 water systems in the metro have unsafe levels of PFAS, under new EPA rule
It could cost $1 billion to remove PFAS or "forever chemicals" from Minnesota water supplies alone, but advocates say the costs are worth it to protect public health.
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