East Metro
April 30, 2016
St. Louis Park is draped in signs marking off neighborhoods, part of an identity building exercise the west metro city has engaged in, leading it to b

Roseville outreach effort turns messy, brings calls of 'bullying'

Attempt to create new channels of communication is igniting strife between City Hall and existing neighborhood groups.
Music
April 30, 2016

Prince fired a revolution in diversity in race and gender

Music
April 30, 2016

The Prince Top 40: 'When Doves Cry' tops the list of his biggest singles

Music
April 30, 2016

Remembering Prince

Variety
April 30, 2016
Jalue Dorjee,9, presided over a religious ceremony at the Tibetan American Foundation in St. Paul where he was the guest of honor.

Minnesota's first 'little lama' studies Buddhist faith (and loves Pokemon)

A Minnesota boy believed by many to be a reincarnated lama takes a key step along his predestined path.
Minneapolis
April 30, 2016
The Twins new homerun sign at Target Field.

Now enough local Target Field workers to avoid busing in out-of-staters

Twins games this weekend will be staged by local hires from new pool of applicants.
Local
April 30, 2016
BRIAN PETERSON � brianp@startribune.com Duluth, MN - 6/26/2007 The Glensheen mansion is located on a 7.6 acre plot just east of downtown Duluth on t

Glensheen seeks $26M from state of Minnesota for urgent repairs

Glensheen director said most urgent repair needs would cost $8 million.
Local
April 30, 2016

Gallery: Revision on the river

Home of the Month: A smart layout and handcrafted elements by local artisans turned a summer cabin into a year-round home in Hudson, Wis.
South Metro
April 29, 2016

South metro police blotter, May 1

St. Paul
April 29, 2016
Sarah Wierstad was the group's first victim — killed when she interrupted a burglary at her St. Paul home and was shot to death.

First suspect sentenced in burglary, shooting death of St. Paul mother

Julie Zietlow, whose daughter Sarah Wierstad was killed last year, said the sentencing is part of her healing process.
North Metro
April 29, 2016

Minnesota conservator admits stealing demented woman's money

Minneapolis
April 29, 2016

Man charged with string of Minneapolis nursing home burglaries

The suspect faces charges of first- and second-degree burglary in the crimes, which authorities say date to early February.
North Metro
April 29, 2016

Fatality reported in overnight house fire in Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park fire chief says cause of blaze, death remain under investigation.
South Metro
April 29, 2016

Alcohol may have played role in Eagan crash that killed 2

West Metro
April 29, 2016

Toddler who drowned in Corcoran holding pond is identified

East Metro
April 29, 2016

Ramsey County deputies awarded extra bump in pay

East Metro
April 29, 2016
After a more than thirty year career in law enforcement St. Paul Assistant Police Chief Bill Martinez will soon retire. In the short term he is hoping

Inspiration to St. Paul Latino officers, community calling it a career

Assistant Chief Bill Martinez came from humble roots to become a leader in St. Paul.
Music
April 29, 2016
Investigation into Prince's death now is a criminal probe

Investigation into Prince's death now is a criminal probe

The Carver County Sheriff's Office cited an exception to Minnesota public records laws allowing the suppression of information relating to preparing a case "for the commission of a crime."
Prince
April 29, 2016
Fans braved the rain and 40-degree temperatures Thursday to visit the Prince memorial at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.

Timelapse video: Prince memorial at Paisley Park

This 60-second video walks you around the memorial to Prince at Paisley Park in Chanhassen.
Minneapolis
April 29, 2016
Minneapolis approves $800M plan to upgrade roads, parks

Minneapolis approves $800M plan to upgrade roads, parks

A momentous, $800 million deal to breath new life into Minneapolis' crumbling roads and parks received enthusiastic approval Friday by the City Council.

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