St. Paul
July 27, 2016

MnDOT will broadcast Snelling Avenue improvement plans live on Facebook

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has plans to improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists who use Snelling Avenue in St. Paul's Midway area. And they will be shared during a meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
St. Paul
July 27, 2016
Dozens arrested, more overnight, near governor's residence

Dozens arrested, more overnight, near governor's residence

After a long day of conflict between demonstrators and police at the governor's residence in St. Paul, Summit Avenue seesawed between being open and closed before police shut it down.
Local
July 27, 2016

Nice Ride reduces single ride fee for app users

Nice Ride Minnesota has a new app. It also wants to raise the number of single rides taken on the bike sharing network.
East Metro
July 27, 2016
The St. Anthony City Council meeting drew a crowd Tuesday night interested in a conversation about race relations.

St. Anthony residents demand change from City Council

Dozens of residents packed Tuesday's City Council meeting to force a conversation about race relations after one of the city's officers killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop in neighboring Falcon Heights.
Don't miss
July 26, 2016
Rain fell on granite pavers on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis in 2010.

Want a piece of '90s Minneapolis? Nicollet Mall granite for sale

Minnesota's signature pedestrian mall is getting ripped up, so why not rebuild part of it in your backyard?
Local
July 26, 2016

Unlicensed hit-and-run driver who killed Albert Lea woman gets two years

The collision left the woman in the median of the busy street. She was dead by the time emergency responders arrived.
Minneapolis
July 26, 2016
Stephen Frenz, shown in 2013

Minneapolis tenants seek over $1 million in sanctions against landlord

Minneapolis
July 26, 2016

July 26, 2016: U creates sex-assault panel to weigh in on discipline

Under the plan, training will be increased for those deciding whether to discipline accused students.
Minneapolis
July 26, 2016
Minneapolis North head coach Larry McKenzie celebrated his team's 68-45 victory over Goodhue in the 1A championship game Saturday.

Tevlin: Group seeks to reunite Jews with their north Minneapolis history

West Metro
July 26, 2016

Eden Prairie police warn residents about thefts from homes and cars

South Metro
July 26, 2016
The Calderaras: Jason, Melody and Elizabeth

Mother is third in family to die in Dakota County crash

The collision occurred after the family's SUV made a tight passing maneuver. The woman's unborn child also died.
Minneapolis
July 26, 2016
Before and after renderings of the proposed Samatar Crossing, which would replace a freeway ramp near Cedar-Riverside.

Plan to reconnect Cedar-Riverside, downtown Mpls. hits roadblock

The idea, called "Samatar Crossing" in tribute to the city's first Somali politician, was a parting priority for former Mayor R.T. Rybak.
Local
July 26, 2016

Chisholm, Minn., semi driver is year's 201st traffic victim

The number is keeping pace with 2015 fatalities.
Variety
July 26, 2016
Minnesota Vikings Art Collection curators Camille Speca and Tracie Speca-Ventura applaud and greet the visitors before the tour afterparty.  ] Timothy

Vikings celebrate Minnesota artists at U.S. Bank Stadium art party

Minnesota artists, Viking's owners, veteran players and fans partied Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium's unveiling of its 300-piece art collection.
West Metro
July 26, 2016

Obituary: Jeanne Bearmon, World War II veteran and psychologist

Local
July 26, 2016
Minnesota delegates danced during the first day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia , Monday, July 25, 2016.

Labor is key to a Democratic victory, Minnesota delegates say

Local Democrats stress importance of labor vote to a win in November.
Variety
July 26, 2016
A vintage rendering of Loring Park.

Loring Lore walking tours: Sold out

Columnist James Lileks will host guided tours of Loring Park this summer.
West Metro
July 26, 2016

Convicted sex offender, 90, charged with sex crime at Edina pool

The man had sex toys with him at the time of his arrest, according to the criminal complaint.
Local
July 26, 2016
The art of parting: 'We used to spend so much time there'

The art of parting: 'We used to spend so much time there'

With a cross-country move in the works, the writer and his mother spent one wistful afternoon at the Walker Art Center.

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