Two Minneapolis teachers receive prestigious award
Leif Carlson, of Jefferson Community School, and Peter Bohacek, of Henry Sibley High School, were among 108 teachers that will each receive $10,000 from the National Science Foundation and will meet with members of the president's administration.
Soccer stadium could land in St. Paul, MLS executive says
Two sites reportedly in the mix are near Snelling and University avenues, where a former Metro Transit bus barn stood, and near the State Capitol where a Sears store now sits.
Southwest light-rail advisory board lays out cuts to save line
Members of a Southwest light-rail line advisory board voted Wednesday to recommend ending the transit project at Southwest station in Eden Prairie, cutting about $250 million from the project's bottom line.
West St. Paul considers redeveloping city-owned golf course
West St. Paul is looking at other options for its golf course as it tries to revitalize Robert Street.
Minneapolis fire
April 16: 'Whole block is gone': Fire strikes W. Broadway retailers, offices
Fire erupted in a building Wednesday morning that houses numerous side-by-side businesses on West Broadway in north Minneapolis, authorities said. Firefighters were forced from the building's interior in the wake of a second-floor collapse.
Demolition expected for fire-damaged W. Broadway buildings
Community leaders hope the stretch of W. Broadway won't stay vacant for long.
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Aquatennial gets a rebranding and a move to downtown Minneapolis
Organizers revealed new logos for the newly revamped celebration that incorporate familiar city landmarks.
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Minn. AG sues Florida firm over promises of student debt 'forgiveness'
Attorney general says Florida company charged high fees to file applications that were free.
First patients get medical marijuana in Minnesota
When it became legal at the stroke of midnight, the first patients in the state were hopeful and happy.
Minneapolis school data being used to help colleges prepare teachers
Results could be used by colleges to help shape future instruction.
Thieves hit luxury Edina store, caught after high-speed chase in Woodbury
A spokeswoman said police suspect the men "are part of a larger theft ring that is targeting high-end stores."
Proposal at Park Board may authorize park development by Graco
Proposal would have park staff try for a dealwithout seeking proposals from other developers
Lakeville police identify man killed after trench collapse
Gerald Lyle Thompson, 51, of Apple Valley, died at a Lakeville construction site.
Inver Grove Heights man sentenced to federal prison for selling fake sports apparel
Brian Todd Gore sold counterfeit apparel that he ordered from Chinese suppliers.
Drive-by shooter admits killing wrong man in Minneapolis
It turned out that the victim was simply removing some items from his SUV when he was shot in the head.
Mpls. Marriott worker charged with sexually assaulting vulnerable guest
The victim was "mentally impaired, mentally incapacitated or physically helpless" at the time of the alleged attack, according to the complaint.
2 dead pit bulls found in SUV in St. Paul; owner blames jealous woman
Police are awaiting word from the city's animal control officials about how the dogs died.
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