West Metro
January 20, 2017

St. Louis Park High newspaper sues district for video of incident

The Echo newspaper is suing St. Louis Park Public Schools and Superintendent Rob Metz to review video footage of a school incident.
Variety
January 20, 2017
Blueprint of the Foshay Tower.

The forgotten architects behind the Foshay and other iconic Mpls. buildings

Magney and Tusler was founded 100 years ago, and its buildings define Minneapolis: the old MacPhail, Calhoun Beach Club, the Minneapolis Woman's Club and many more.
St. Paul
January 20, 2017

Enrollment slide continues in St. Paul

Issue to get increased attention in coming months.
West Metro
January 20, 2017

It's now Monday for Hwy. 169's Nine Mile Creek bridge closing

Yes, we've heard this before, but this time the Minnesota Department of Transportation seems fairly certain that the Nine Mile Creek bridge on Hwy. 169 will close Monday.
West Metro
January 20, 2017
From left: Ian Orina, Beckett Olson and Greta Jenson.

3 Rogers High students hit at bus stop; 2 critical, and pickup driver ID'd

Authorities have released the victims' identities and arrested a 22-year-old driver.
St. Paul
January 20, 2017
“It’s almost universal that neighbors want the first shovel to be for student housing,” said neighbor Cathy Plessner. But, she sa

St. Thomas' new facilities plan gets mixed reviews from neighbors

As the state's largest private university takes the first steps in a major expansion, its neighbors in St. Paul hope for relief from traffic and housing woes.
Local
January 20, 2017
Weekend traffic: Women's march in St. Paul, I-94 closure in Maple Grove

Weekend traffic: Women's march in St. Paul, I-94 closure in Maple Grove

Organizers of Saturday's Women's March Minnesota are telling protesters, demonstrators and spectators to be ready for traffic delays, and it's advice motorists heading to or through St. Paul may want to heed.
Don't Miss
January 20, 2017
Tamir Bayarsaihan, Chimgee Haltarhuu, Zina Avgoustova and Mostapha Hassouni are veterans of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus now teach at

For Minnesota performers, circus shutdown prompts shock, grief and nostalgia

Current and former Minnesota circus performers reflect on the end of an era.
Local
January 20, 2017
For many, President Obama delivered on his promise of hope

For many, President Obama delivered on his promise of hope

North Metro
January 19, 2017
The Hiawatha Light Rail Line is being rebranded as the METRO Blue Line. The Blue Line is the first of the Twin Cities METRO system of rapid transit li

Bottineau Blue Line LRT gains key federal approval

Construction expected to begin in 2018.
West Metro
January 19, 2017
Hannah Johnson, a senior, front left, joined a couple dozen students from the Perpich Center for Arts Education who danced in unison to celebrate Unit

Legislative audit faults Perpich Center for Arts Education

Report points to plunging enrollment, faltering morale and leadership problems.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2017
When Minneapolis' sick-leave ordinance was unanimously approved in May, some City Council members stood to applaud. Now the rules are being challenged

Court gives OK to Mpls. sick leave rule, but only for employers in city

The judge would not grant an injunction based on the argument that state law pre-empts the rule.
East Metro
January 19, 2017

Lottery ticket bought as gift in Minn. wins $1M for newlywed

The winning ticket was purchased by his parents as a Christmas gift, and a week later it was worth $1 million.
West Metro
January 19, 2017

Charge: 'Someone's going to die tonight,' dealer said before fatal OD

Jaquan Peoples, known as 'Vampire' is charged with third degree murder.
South Metro
January 19, 2017
The cross as part of this memorial no longer part of this display.
Credit: Freedom From Religion Foundation

Belle Plaine veterans vow a fight after watchdog group prompts city to remove cross from memorial

"I wish it would have stayed," said the treasurer of the veterans club that maintains the city-owned park.
Local
January 19, 2017

Grand Rapids man charged in Hibbing stabbing death

A Grand Rapids, Minn., man has been charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a Hibbing man whose apartment door he had knocked on randomly, according to a Duluth TV station.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2017
Northern Metal Recycling metal shredder building located on the Mississippi River just south of the Lowry Avenue Bridge Wednesday December 2, 2015 in

MPCA and Northern Metal could reach settlement by the end of January

The plant would leave the metro, pay settlement to Hawthorne community.
TV & Media
January 19, 2017
Vidal Guzman, 60, of Minneapolis,died Monday evening in Puerto Rico while trying to save his son from drowning

Mpls. radio exec dies in Puerto Rico trying to save son from drowning

"You want people like him in your life. … he always put others first."
Local
January 19, 2017

North Dakota deputy shot and killed; suspect also dead

The deaths happened in northern North Dakota near the town of Belcourt after a chase involving a stolen truck, according to reports.
West Metro
January 19, 2017
Rendering from ESG Architects of Agora redevelopment in Plymouth, which will replace the vacant Four Seasons Mall and its surface lots.

New hotels coming to Plymouth as part of 'urban-type village'

Project will be built on the old Four Seasons Mall site.

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