South Metro
January 18, 2017
Julio Suarez, right, is shown in a screen grab from a video filmed days before five people were shot near the Jamar Clark protest site in north Minnea

Witness: 'Internet fame' brought him to Clark protest, where 5 were shot

Julio Suarez first attended the protest with Allen Scarsella, who days later returned and shot five.
South Metro
January 18, 2017

Shakopee worker killed in grain bin is identified

Kelly Clifford Hoban was found dead about 9:15 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Rahr Malting Co., 800 W. 1st Av. in Shakopee, by plant employees, who called police.
East Metro
January 18, 2017
Visitors inside the Ice Castles at the Lift Bridge in Lowell Park in Stillwater.

Melting closes Stillwater ice castle temporarily

Thick walls will sustain in the warm weather, but walking surfaces will be getting slippery, organizers say.
West Metro
January 18, 2017

Mound fire victim is identified

Authorities have identified the woman who died in a fire at a Mound apartment building last week as Elizabeth M. Maldonado, 61.
Local
January 18, 2017
A video camera records the daily activities in the common room of the Southland Suites assisted living community Friday, March 16, 2001, in Lake City,

Group seeks new rules on use of 'granny cams' in Minnesota nursing homes

Task force strives to balance privacy rights against the desire to prevent elder abuse.
Minneapolis
January 18, 2017
Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari

Minneapolis Fed launches institute to tackle racial and economic disparities

The new effort aims to understand the economic disparities in the state.
East Metro
January 18, 2017

Ramsey County jail inmate sexually assaulted by fellow inmate, charges say

The assault suspect was in custody for allegedly fondling and propositioning other men.
National
January 18, 2017

Dozens in law enforcement from Twin Cities dispatched for inaugural parade duties

All expenses for the assignment are covered by the federal government, the Sheriff's Office said.
West Metro
January 18, 2017

Loaded rifle, ammo stolen from squad of Ramsey Co. Sheriff's Office

The unmarked vehicle was parked in a St. Louis Park ramp at the time, police said.
South Metro
January 18, 2017

Goodhue County deputy injured in Red Wing scuffle

East Metro
January 18, 2017
St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Evidence supports charges against officer in Castile shooting, prosecution argues

A judge will hear defense and prosecution arguments on Feb. 15, and is expected to decide that day whether the case proceeds.
Local
January 18, 2017
John Sorenson fished the Straight River in August as the mating dance of the hex mayflies drew brook trout to the surface. "It's a treasure," Sorenson

Dayton signs $500 million deal to protect rural waters

The highly anticipated state-federal deal will provide $350 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and $150 million in state funds.
Minneapolis
January 18, 2017
Rendering of what the updated Target Center is expected to look like.

Glen Taylor paying $9 million more for Target Center renovations

New funds push project's cost to $138 million.
Local
January 18, 2017

The Drive: Let's all resolve to drive better in 2017

Minneapolis
January 18, 2017
Rendering of planned improvement at the intersection of 29th Avenue S.E. and 4th Street S.E. looking to the east.

Minneapolis to overhaul SE. 4th Street near TCF Bank Stadium

The $4 million project is part of an effort to improve areas near light-rail station.
North Metro
January 17, 2017

Man killed by car in Fridley overcame mental challenges, his brother says

West Metro
January 17, 2017

Appeals court says giving fingerprint to unlock phone doesn't violate rights

Appeals judge says suspects can be com­pelled to give print, as with blood sample.
South Metro
January 17, 2017
Allen Lawrence Scarsella

Trial opens for man accused of shooting Jamar Clark protesters

Prosecutors say racist believes triggered shooting, while defense says shots were in self-defense.
Stage & Arts
January 17, 2017
Hennepin Theatre Trust President Tom Hoch, stood in for a portrait on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 outside the State Theatre.

Tom Hoch to leave Hennepin theaters early; former General Mills exec named interim boss

Former General Mills exec to replace CEO Tom Hoch on interim basis.
Local
January 17, 2017
Officials have said security was heightened at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport in the days following an attack by a gunman at the Fort Laud

Airport police chief: Vigilant oversight at MSP following Florida shootings

Experts disagree whether TSA needs to change rules for checking guns.

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