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Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
The view a Twin Cities man had of the fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Twin Cities man could 'hear the gasps' as he saw Notre Dame Cathedral ablaze

A Twin Cities man found himself among stunned onlookers Monday as the famed spire that has long pierced the Parisian sky from atop the Notre Dame Cathedral collapsed in an orange crackle.
Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
University officials released this map showing where a violent robbery at gunpoint occurred on campus after dark.

Former U student walking on campus robbed, assaulted at gunpoint by 3 masked men

The violent attack occurred about 11 p.m. at the Twin Cities campus.
Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
A man was arrested after throwing a 5-year-old child from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America.

Charges: Suspect in MOA attack was 'looking for someone to kill'

The suspect was "looking for someone to kill."
Minneapolis
April 14, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, is accompanied by his attorneys Peter Wold, not pictured, and Thomas Plunkett, right, as he wa

Brooks: At Noor trial and in other police shootings, bearing witness is all we have left

Justine Ruszczyk Damond was one of an estimated 987 people shot and killed by police in this country in 2017.
Minneapolis
April 13, 2019
Performers from CAAM Chinese Dance Theater during the Torchlight Parade. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – July 18, 2018,

Minneapolis looks for safer, more vibrant Hennepin Avenue via reconstruction

One of downtown's main drags is due for a major renovation.
Minneapolis
April 13, 2019
Photo by Andy Mannix: Three snowplow trucks were destroyed by fire early Saturday in Minneapolis.

Fire at Minneapolis lot destroys 3 plow trucks

No one was hurt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, middle, is flanked by his attorneys Peter Wold, left, and Thomas Plunkett, right, on Tuesday, April 9,

Noor trial: Supervisor testifies fear of ambush was on officers' minds

After several incidents across the country, officers were on high alert, he said.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Aaron Thomas Schaer, 45, moved to the navigation center (tents in background) after an extended stay at the Hiawatha encampment. Schaer is struggling

Solutions elusive as Minneapolis' temporary homeless shelter nears closing

City, county officials and others met Friday to take stock in the navigation center — and where to go next.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Former Minneapolis teacher's license revoked for corporal punishment

Former Minneapolis teacher's license revoked for corporal punishment

Herandez Cortez Evans had been fired in St. Paul for allegedly punching a student.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Minneapolis Final Four local organizing committee CEO Kate Mortenson spoke at the Ceremonial handoff from Super Bowl Host Committee to the 2019 Final

Kate Mortenson seeks up to $2M to turn Minnesota Sports Corp. into 'regional event catalyst'

CEO wants to "make our own success," but others say a new state-funded organization would duplicate work already being done.
Minneapolis
April 12, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, middle, is flanked by his attorneys Peter Wold, left, and Thomas Plunkett, right, as he breaks for lun

Noor trial: Fellow officers told Noor to keep quiet, contacted union officials

A chaotic scene unfolded immediately after Justine Ruszczyk Damond was shot.
Minneapolis
April 11, 2019
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo greeted cadets following of a news conference held by Mayor Jacob Frey to announce he had appointed Arradondo to anothe

Mpls. police chief names new deputy, inspectors in leadership shakeup

Three of the appointees were women.
Minneapolis
April 11, 2019
Stephen Frenz and attorney Douglas Turner walked through City Hall in Minneapolis on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017. ] Shari L. Gross • shari.gross@st

Owners of former Stephen Frenz properties settle with the city of Minneapolis

The city of Minneapolis has settled with landlords who bought 18 properties from Stephen Frenz.
Minneapolis
April 11, 2019
The number of tobacco shops in Minneapolis more than doubled after the sale of menthol products was restricted to adult-only establishments in 2018, a

Tobacco shops in Minneapolis doubled after menthol restrictions enacted, report finds

The City Council is now considering other restrictions once ban on new shops ends this summer.
Minneapolis
April 11, 2019
Herandez Cortez Evans

Former Minneapolis teacher accused of using corporal punishment could lose license

Herandez Cortez Evans, who will go before the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board on Friday, allegedly struck, squeezed students.
Minneapolis
April 11, 2019
Justine Ruszczyk Damond

'Even very quick' medical intervention would not have saved Justine Damond

Jurors heard 911 audio and saw video and photos of the crime scene in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor.
Minneapolis
April 10, 2019
Hennepin County District Judge Kathryn Quaintance

Judge's filing offers new details in Damond shooting aftermath

Within seconds, Noor's partner rushed from SUV to help Justine Ruszczyk Damond.
Minneapolis
April 10, 2019
The city of Plymouth's pump track

Minneapolis' first pump track coming to North Side park

Riders use upper- and lower-body strength, not pedals, to move along the track.
Minneapolis
April 10, 2019

Are rowdy basketball fans to blame for vandalized "M" at Gold Medal Park?

Vandals appear to have stood on the letter and pulled like crazy, according to an official of the company that manages the park. Eventually, the welded bottom broke free.

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