Teen who gunned down Zaria McKeever during home invasion sentenced to 10 years in prison
The murder case of 15-year-old Foday Kamara became a flashpoint in how the criminal justice system should punish juveniles accused of violent crimes.
High Schools
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
A committee has requested a move from Caswell Park in North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, pointing out that no other team sport has title games outside the Twin Cities.
High Schools
Offense played with care leads to top ranking in boys lacrosse
"High-percentage shots are the North Star of our offense," coach Sam Kepner said of his undefeated Prior Lake team.
High Schools
New No. 1 in girls lacrosse didn't take an easy route to the top
Lakeville South added two more well-regarded opponents to its schedule this season, but the Cougars are 6-0 and ranked first anyway.
Local
2nd teen charged as adult with murder in shooting of 2 cousins on Halloween in Brooklyn Park
An argument over a gun preceded the gunfire, according to charges.
High Schools
High school boys tennis teams bear down on the postseason
A new No. 1 player, Garrett Webb of Mounds Park Academy, leads the Class 1A individual rankings in the final week of the regular season.
High Schools
Maple Grove reclaims lost ground in boys golf rankings
The Crimson began the season at No. 1 but fell to fourth. Now they stand third behind Spring Lake Park and Cretin-Derham Hall.
High Schools
Prominent basketball coach makes sudden switch of suburban schools
Willie Braziel is taking over as coach of Simley's boys basketball program, leaving Columbia Heights after two stints covering 14 years.
Local
Mobile home explosion near Princeton kills 2, leaves 'mass destruction'
There was no immediate word on what caused the blast, which was reportedly heard up to 23 miles away.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: No barrier slows Minnetonka hurdler
Senior Claire Kohler, fastest in the state and defending Class 3A champion in two races, finds ways to deal with the stress she causes herself.
High Schools
Change at the top looms in high school softball rankings
Farmington's victory over Rosemount will weigh heavily. Meanwhile, Randolph stands strong at 14-0 in Class 2A.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Top 10 features perfect teams and charging challengers
Three undefeated programs and three climbing toward the top stand out in the weekly ranking.
North Metro
Man admits he fatally stabbed mother's boyfriend in Coon Rapids home, charges say
An autopsy tallied at least nine stab wounds, with one to the victim's right thigh proving fatal.
Local
Judge rules that traffic stop, search of Myon Burrell by police was valid
Judge Peter Cahill wrote there was probable cause supporting the traffic stop and search of the vehicle driven by Burrell, whose life sentence for murder was recently commuted.
Local
Blaine will be home to metro area's second Asia Mall featuring dining, shopping and culture
Asia Village at Northtown Mall will open in 2025.
High Schools
Clash of No. 1 and No. 2 powers coming in girls lacrosse
Benilde-St. Margaret's, ranked first for the fourth week in a row, will play second-ranked Lakeville South on Thursday.
North Metro
Osseo dismisses city administrator; police chief will fill in
The city has not yet disclosed the terms of a "mutual" separation agreement with Riley Grams.
North Metro
Man killed in domestic incident in Coon Rapids, Sheriff's Office says
Jail logs show the 25-year-old suspect is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder.
Local
After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
North Metro
Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove
The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.
Local
Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates
The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
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