Curious Minnesota
Why does the Stone Arch Bridge cross the Mississippi at such an odd angle?
Older than most historic buildings still standing in the Twin Cities, the 136-year-old bridge has long been Minneapolis' de facto welcome mat. But why was it built the way it was, with such a long angle?
Minneapolis
Children's Theatre reaches settlements in remaining sex abuse cases
The theater will contribute $500,000 to start a fund to support survivors.
Minneapolis
Court: Police should be shielded against most civil rights claims from ex-Viking
Tom Johnson can still pursue the lawsuit for the stun gun usage. outside a club in 2014.
Minneapolis
Woman charged in Minneapolis slaying of her child's father
The victim had at least three gunshot wounds. The complaint did not detail a possible motive.
Minneapolis
Death of north Minneapolis man in home is ruled a homicide
Justin O. Harris, of Minneapolis, died of multiple gunshot wounds inside his home on the 3900 block of N. Lyndale Avenue, according to an autopsy.
Minneapolis
Vikings' Kearse faces drunk driving, gun charges; had teammate in car
Jayron Kearse had a semiautomatic handgun loaded with more than two dozen rounds, as well as a teammate in his car, when police pulled him over early Sunday, according to charges filed Tuesday.
Minneapolis
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New owner will preserve affordable housing in historic Mpls. building
Commonbond Communities bought Stonehouse Square for $11 million and will renew a Section 8 contract for 19 low-income units.
Minneapolis
Robert 'Bob' King, former editor of the Star and president of the Downtown Council, dies
Under King's watch, the council launched the weekly farmers market on Nicollet Mall and also planted the seeds for the downtown Target store.
Minneapolis
Hennepin County moves to acquire office building near HCMC for $8 million
The $8 million Parkside Professional Center is eyed for Hennepin Healthcare.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis tries again to set nickel fee on plastic, paper bags
The Legislature blocked the city's efforts to ban plastic bags in 2017.
Minneapolis
Charges: Fired security guard robs Cowboy Jack's of $24K at gunpoint, knocks out manager
Video captures Hakeem Coles holding woman at gunpoint, knocking her unconscious, taking money, indictment says.
Minneapolis
Prison for ex-Hennepin County worker, husband who stole nearly $250K in public assistance
The two were also ordered to pay back what their fraud conspiracy reaped.
Minneapolis
New rules hit Minneapolis corner stores hard
Minneapolis hopes to help convenience shop owners who say new health laws, particularly on tobacco, have dried up business.
Duluth
Brooks: Minnesota schools figured out how to play sports without stereotypes; why can't the NFL?
While the Vikings were curb-stomping his team in Minneapolis, owner Daniel Snyder could have spent the time researching better team names.
Minneapolis
Accountability group sues for Minneapolis police disciplinary records
The group has long argued that such records should be public after arbitration.
Minneapolis
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Busy I-94 stretch between Mpls., St. Paul to close nightly for next two weeks
While the closure was previously announced, MnDOT on Friday announced a different detour.
West Metro
Protesters calling on Edina, Richfield police to release video of fatal shooting march in downtown Minneapolis, blocking trains
Activists rallied at the Hennepin County Government Center before marching downtown, briefly blocking intersections and tracks.
Minneapolis
Mpls. formally OKs landmark 2040 plan around higher density
Now the City Council will move forward on other changes aimed to reshape the city into a denser urban core. The most controversial part of the plan allows duplexes and triplexes in large tracts of the city zoned only for single family homes. With final votes expected next month, that change could go into effect Jan. 1.
Minneapolis
Protesters march, rally against Washington team's name
Chanting "Change the name!" and "We are not your mascot!" and carrying signs, the group congregated in the Commons park in front of U.S. Bank Stadium after marching from Peavey Park.
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