Minneapolis
September 29, 2016
Eric Dabdee, a tenant of three years, stands on the back balcony of the Park Laurel apartments. Dabdee says that the buildings are not secure at all,

Tenants win back rent, more time at affordable Minneapolis apartment building

New owners of tattered Park Laurel apartments tell residents that they can stay until Nov. 30, rent-free.
West Metro
September 29, 2016
The one thing that would make Minnetonka better, residents have said over and over: more walkability, from added biking trails to sidewalks. The issue

From Facebook Live to a farmers market, Minnetonka residents weigh in via new ways

It's part of the city's new planning process, "Imagine Minnetonka," launched earlier this year.
South Metro
September 29, 2016

Accomplice in Rucki daughters disappearance case found guilty

Dede Evavold of St. Cloud faces sentencing Nov. 10 in parental rights case.
West Metro
September 29, 2016

Man hit, killed by train in Big Lake had just left work at nearby McDonald's

The victim was hit early Wednesday evening where the tracks cross Lake Street.
Minneapolis
September 29, 2016

Jury convicts Minneapolis man for killing his wife and her 15-year-old daughter

Gonzalo Galvan will spend the rest of his life in prison.
St. Paul
September 29, 2016
Michelle Shirley of Eden Prairie and her children William, 12 and Ava, 9, take a selfie with triceratops at the Science Museum of Minnesota Tuesday af

Science Museum of Minnesota's triceratops has a new resting place

The beloved exhibit was moved to make way for the museum's new "Sportsology" exhibit, opening in January.
Minneapolis
September 29, 2016

Housing board grants rent relief to tenants on extended absences

MPHA cites burden of keeping track of makeup payments for tenants who left the country for 30-90-day trips
Don't Miss
September 29, 2016
Chicago police officials investigate a triple homicide in Chicago Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007. Three women were found bludgeoned to death with a hammer in

Report lists Mpls. as 25th most dangerous U.S. city, but Chicago isn't ranked

As alarming as Minneapolis' place on the 24/7 Wall St. list might sound, those who monitor crime view such rankings warily.
Local
September 29, 2016

Five Minnesota schools named Blue Ribbon schools

U.S. Department of Education announces Blue Ribbon honor for Minnesota schools.
TV & Media
September 29, 2016
Somali-Canadian poet and rapper K'naan took the stage to a large crowd at the First Annual West Bank Block Party Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Minneapo

HBO closer to filming 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' in Mpls. public housing

But producers of 'Mogadishu, Minnesota' must satisfy resident council before getting the final OK..
Minneapolis
September 29, 2016
Campaign PR pro to lead communications for Mayor Hodges

Campaign PR pro to lead communications for Mayor Hodges

A veteran communications chief for left-leaning political campaigns, Eric Fought, is taking over as the public face of Mayor Betsy Hodges' office.
West Metro
September 29, 2016
Team USA and Team Europe Ryder Cup flags hung at the Crooked Pint Ale House in Chaska. The city organized two promotional events to keep people in Cha

Ryder Cup is taking over in Chaska, for better and for worse

While many are embracing the event and all the activity, others see headaches, traffic and more drawbacks.
West Metro
September 28, 2016

Man struck and killed by train in Big Lake

West Metro
September 28, 2016
Samantha Burnette, a student at Minnetonka High School, was fatally shot in a St. Paul alley on Sunday, Sept. 25.

Fourth suspect charged in fatal shooting of Minnetonka teenager in St. Paul

Vincent Harris allegedly told police he knew the girls were going to be robbed.
East Metro
September 28, 2016
Philando Castile was fatally shot by police July 6 during a traffic stop in Falcon Heights.

Castile shooting goes to Ramsey County for charging consideration

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension has turned over its investigation of the officer-involved fatal shooting of Philando Castile to the Ramsey County attorney's office for charging consideration.
Local
September 28, 2016

Wednesday: Allina hospital nurses' strike approaches record as 2nd day of talks ends

A second day in a row of talks adjourned about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday with no agreement. They'll resume Thursday morning.
Local
September 28, 2016
Several people were taken to a hospital with injuries after a stabbing attack at the Crossroads Center shopping mall in St. Cloud.

St. Cloud mall attack partly fueled by terrorist group, FBI chief says

The FBI is analyzing Dahir Adan's 'entire electronic history' as it probes the Sept. 17 stabbings at the Crossroads Center mall.
West Metro
September 28, 2016
Annie and Robin Korkki on vacation on the island nation of Seychelles.

2 sisters from Minnesota mysteriously found dead on African island

The Eden Prairie graduates were found dead while on vacation in Seychelles.
Local
September 28, 2016
Caption: The lunch ladies from Buffalo High School claimed their prize at Minnesota State Lottery headquarters on Tuesday in Roseville. Credit: Provid

Minnesota Lottery players spent record $593M on games, won a record $366M

The $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot, hit in January, contributed to the hefty totals for the fiscal year ended in June.
North Metro
September 28, 2016

Minneapolis man pleads guilty to shooting over Air Jordans outside Brooklyn Center Foot Locker

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