Local
October 8, 2015
University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview - East Bank located at 500 Harvard St., Minneapolis MN 55455in Minneapolis, MN on March 26, 2013.

Fairview weighs merger with University of Minnesota doctors

A consolidation between the two already intertwined groups would follow a regional trend, simplify operations.
Eat & Drink
October 8, 2015

Minnesota's Barrel O' Fun to be sold to Ohio snack maker

Other company brands weren't part of the deal.
Minneapolis
October 8, 2015
The Stewart children who were killed in the fire: Latorious, 6, Latora, 5, and Latorianna, who was about to turn 2.

Funeral set for 3 children who died in north Minneapolis house fire

Service is scheduled for Oct. 17 at a church in Robbinsdale.
East Metro
October 8, 2015
From left, U.S. Bank Vice Chairman of Wealth Management and Securities services Terry Dolan, Vice Chairman and C.O.O Andy Cecere, President and C.E.O.

Catholic Charities raises $23M for St. Paul project to combat homelessness

Officials break ground on project that will replace St. Paul's Dorothy Day Center.
Local
October 8, 2015

Lileks: Lack of sleep ... is it keeping you up at night?

Local
October 8, 2015
Celebrities
October 8, 2015
Mpls. native to appear on 'Dateline' with 26 other Bill Cosby accusers

Mpls. native to appear on 'Dateline' with 26 other Bill Cosby accusers

"This has forged bonds that are very inexplicable," she said.
St. Paul
October 8, 2015

University of St. Thomas puts out safety alert after student robbed

A female student was robbed at gunpoint late Wednesday night.
West Metro
October 8, 2015
"Bronc Rider" by Bruce Miller

Autumn at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is a time for art

'Minnesota Masters' exhibit features the work of four artists, as well as a chance for visitors and students to meet them.
St. Paul
October 8, 2015

St. Paul police ask public to weigh in on body cameras

Two upcoming meetings have been scheduled.
West Metro
October 8, 2015
Joseph Brunn

Volunteers continue to search for 23-year-old Monticello man

While volunteers continue to look for Joseph Brunn, authorities are suspending their efforts for now.
Minneapolis
October 8, 2015

Mpls. council questions how mayor's budget funds outside projects

Some council members say new spending on nonprofit initiatives should go through a more competitive process.
South Metro
October 8, 2015
Hwy. 101 bridge between Shakopee and Chaska on target for November opening

Hwy. 101 bridge between Shakopee and Chaska on target for November opening

Plan calls to reopen Hwy. 101 between Shakopee and Chanhassen by Wednesday.
Minneapolis
October 8, 2015
Interim Superintendent Michael Goar is pictured during a School Board meeting in April.

Minneapolis school board avoids quorum, keeps 'study sessions' private

E-mails obtained by the Star Tribune show that district officials have gone out of their way to ensure that informational sessions do not trigger the state's open meeting laws.
East Metro
October 8, 2015
The Minnesota Children's Museum launched a major expansion Wednesday with a "Ground Shaking" instead of a ground breaking where kids symbolically buil

Children's Museum launches $30 million St. Paul expansion

The pro­ject will add space, gal­le­ries, a climb­ing struc­ture and a cafe — all in the name of play.
Local
October 7, 2015

Maple Grove hockey coach resigns after DWI charge involving minors

Tom Starkey's departure came a month after a boat incident involving minors.

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