Local
February 18, 2017
Champlain Wendy Manuel chatted with patient Marcene Johnson's after she messaged her hands in her hospital room at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Par

God, Allah, Buddha, Great Spirit: Minnesota hospital chaplains adapt to diversity

More than 520,000 patients checked into Minnesota hospitals last year, carrying religious baggage that wasn't as neatly packed as it used to be.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak speaks at Augsburg

He spoke as part of Augsburg College's Scholarship Weekend.
East Metro
February 18, 2017
The Stargate Bar & Nightclub is located in Maplewood.

5 injured as up to 60 rounds fired outside Maplewood nightclub

An argument turned into a gunfight inside and outside the Stargate Bar & Nightclub on Saturday morning.
South Metro
February 18, 2017

Man, woman are found dead in Rosemount home

Shooting deaths appear to be result of murder-suicide, police say.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Protesters gather Saturday at Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis to show support for immigrants and refugees.

Up to 2,000 join Mpls. march to support immigrants, refugees

The march, organized by the Anti-War Committee and the No More Deportations campaign, featured speeches, chants and signs in both English and Spanish.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017

A tale of two Civil War-era soldiers and neighbors at Lakewood Cemetery

One was the original Hubert Horatio Humphrey. The other, Leland P. Smith, has been all but lost to the obscurity that comes from such a common last name.
Local
February 18, 2017
Paul Helstrom poured pitchers and pints behind the bar at Fitger's Brewhouse in Duluth Min., Wednesday, May 22, 2013. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE

In Duluth, Superior Street businesses champion 'Brewer's Row'

The nine-block-long stretch of Superior Street is heavy on hops.
Local
February 18, 2017

State briefs: Red River flood project advances, despite Minnesota objections

Local
February 18, 2017
The view of Red Wing from Barn Bluff Monday May 30, 2016 in Red Wing MN.] Jerry Holt /Jerry.Holt@Startribune.com

Red Wing anxiously awaits results of $500K online contest

After a week of voting, Red Wing became the clubhouse leader Wednesday.
Local
February 18, 2017

USDA removes animal welfare records from website

North Metro
February 18, 2017

Pamela Meyer, longtime Fridley elementary schoolteacher, dies at 67

Don't miss
February 18, 2017
Scott Olson took his prototype Skyrower for a spin around the test track at his Waconia home. It is similar to the Skyride but is propelled by rowing

Rollerblade inventor now creates SkyRide, a human-powered roller coaster

The SkyRide technology on display in Waconia aims to "merge commercial fitness to the roller coaster industry."
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Chicago Amtrak officer who killed Mpls. man charged with murder

Chicago Amtrak officer who killed Mpls. man charged with murder

LaRoyce Tankson, 31, turned himself in to authorities.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Police say this gun and rounds were on a dangerous felon who was arrested during a traffic stop late at night.

License plate askew leads Mpls. cops to gun-toting accused rapist

The suspect tried to flee, but officers quickly nabbed him without shots being fired, authorities said.
Minneapolis
February 18, 2017
Governor Mark Dayton says transgender students need to be provided with safe environments and protected from bullying.

New leadership for U.S. Bank Stadium is in the works, Dayton says

Replacements for the two departed top officials on U.S. Bank Stadium's oversight panel are likely to come next week.
Local
February 18, 2017
Prof. Dan Demetriou

Minn. professor's 'rant' on immigrants, refugees sets off a backlash

Philosophy professor at University of Minnesota, Morris campus triggers outcry with comments on immigrants.
Minneapolis
February 17, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS/USA - July 23: Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota. The University of Minnesota is a university in Minneapolis and St. P

Friday: U of M police investigate flier with swastikas posted on campus

The flier, on a pole, brought attention to a neo-Nazi website.
East Metro
February 17, 2017
Jessica Jones walks with her daughter Braelyn at Cottage Grove Ravine Park on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. ] MATT WEBER •

Outdated south Washington County park soon to become new and improved

A $3.5 million construction project will transform the tattered Cottage Grove site.

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