Vikings
Super Bowl volunteers turn out to ready Minnesota hospitality
Super Bowl Host Committee organizers are midway through the final week of orientation sessions for 10,000 volunteers.
Minneapolis
Northbound I-35W into downtown Mpls. closing tonight, much of Thursday
MnDOT will close the segment of freeway that leads to 5th Avenue S., Grant Street and the ramp from northbound I-35W to westbound I-94 from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday and again from 9 a.m. Thursday until 3 p.m.
Minneapolis
Start times changing for 20 Minneapolis schools under budget-cut plan
Changes would help district curb a $33M deficit next school year.
Minneapolis
Prosecution, defense debate Minneapolis grandmother killer's intent as trial opens
The defendant, 21-year-old Joshua Ezeka, faces a slew of charges, including first-degree premeditated murder.
Minneapolis
Henry Garwick, co-founder of Steeple People store, dies at 94
Retired Honeywell engineer and member of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church combined his curiosity, technical skills and passion for social justice.
Minneapolis
Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges to spend a semester at Harvard
She will lead a study group on racial equity, policing and local governance.
West Metro
'So much left undone': MLK Day events look to King's legacy to build future dreams
Speakers in Minneapolis, and later in the morning at a celebration of King's birthday organized by Gov. Mark Dayton's office in St. Paul, echoed his message of honesty, unity and hope for racial progress and equality.
Minneapolis
Walter Mondale celebrates 90th birthday at U event
Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, along with Gov. Mark Dayton and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and others helped Walter Mondale celebrate his 90th birthday Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018 at the McNamara Alumni Center on the University of Minnesota's campus in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis
Snow, traffic kick off thrilling Vikings game with some frantic moments
Minnesota Vikings fans battled snow, traffic snarls and dropping temperatures, forcing them to navigate treacherous roads to and from the NFC playoff game against the New Orleans Saints.
Stage & Arts
Is art an answer to divided nation? Mpls. museum will test it
Minneapolis Institute of Art received $750,000 grant to study whether gazing at art can boost your empathy.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Council President Lisa Bender ushers in younger, more expansive vision of city government
First-time president willing to wield power at City Hall to advance social change.
Vikings
Large bridge goes up on Nicollet Mall for Super Bowl
The bridge is used during the American Birkebeiner ski race in Hayward, Wis.
Minneapolis
Discovery of a lone zebra mussel has stepped up vigilance at Lake Harriet
Minneapolis Park Board enacts plan to prevent spreading in Chain of Lakes.
Minneapolis
Westminster Presbyterian Church opens gleaming expansion to downtown Minneapolis landmark
A landmark downtown Minneapolis church opens its doors to the future.
Variety
We asked how Twin Cities can gussy up for Super Bowl: You didn't disappoint
Readers offer their practical and fanciful suggestions on how to gussy up the Twin Cities for the Super Bowl.
Minneapolis
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Minneapolis sick leave violation results in first settlement for $11,000
The paid sick-leave ordinance, which became law in July, requires that employers with six or more employees award them one hour of leave for every 30 hours on the job.
South Metro
Minneapolis man gets life in prison for 2016 drug robbery killing
Derrick Smith, 29, is also charged in a separate killing in Prior Lake.
Vikings
Month of Mpls. Super Bowl disruptions ahead for bus riders
Super Bowl traffic will reroute 38 lines that pass through downtown.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis won't expand billboard district
An ordinance change that was introduced by a Minneapolis City Council member won't be pursued.
Minneapolis
Politicians place wagers on Vikings vs. Saints: king cake or wild rice and purple ice cream
As the Vikings face the Saints on Sunday, local leaders are making bets.
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