St. Paul
February 24, 2017

HealthEast taps controversial company for psychiatry expansion

St. Joseph's Hospital addresses shortage of mental health care, but partner is controversial.
East Metro
February 24, 2017

St. Paul driver who fatally hit runner is out of jail; charging decision months away

Authorities are awaiting toxicology tests on the motorists. Receiving results likely months away.
Minneapolis
February 24, 2017
Former Chief Justice Kathleen Blatz is the Special Master in Temporary Funding of Core Functions of the Executive Branch of the State of Minnesota. Sh

U.S. Bank Stadium oversight panel closes out era of Kelm-Helgen, Mondale

Incoming Chair Blatz comes on board with lots of questions in first session.
Minneapolis
February 24, 2017
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges delivers her 2016 budget address to the City Council at Minneapolis City Hall on Aug. 12, 2015. LEILA NAVIDI leila.navi

Minneapolis mayor says repealing ACA would be a 'disaster'

Minneapolis mayor says cities would have to bear the costs.
West Metro
February 24, 2017

Drug court gives participants a chance for renewal

26 finish what is considered a demanding Hennepin program that began in 1997.
West Metro
February 24, 2017
This ad ran in the Star Tribune on Friday.

Twin Cities Muslims place large ad to support Jews affected by bomb threats

"Our prayers are with you and you have the support of our community."
Local
February 24, 2017
This is the spot where the Department of Natural Resources plans to dig a channel allowing about 8 inches of water from Hoffman Lake (foreground) to o

2016: Angry neighbors in Otter Tail County defend their lakes in feud of 40 years

Water quality, shoreline issues pit neighbor against neighbor.
Local
February 24, 2017

Dr. Waldemar Cruz, cardiologist and audiophile, was in awe of much of the world

East Metro
February 24, 2017
Scott Spoo

Out of jail: St. Paul driver allegedly impaired, on phone when he killed runner

The driver is an attorney and currently ethics chair for the Hennepin County Bar.
Minneapolis
February 24, 2017
Hennepin County Medical Center in downtown Minneapolis averages about 12 detox patients a night. County officials are concerned about additional fundi

HCMC cutting 131 jobs through layoffs amid budget pinch

Protesting workers fault the Minneapolis hospital's bloated management, spending for the financial problems that cost workers' jobs.
Local
February 24, 2017
What snow looked like in the Twin Cities on Jan. 8.

Worst of winter storm steers mostly south of Twin Cities

The metro area may get very little snow after all. Farther south, heavy snow and fierce winds were making travel difficult to impossible in many areas.
Local
February 24, 2017
(Left to right) Tenth graders Litzy Amigon, Edwin Santana, Arianna Cyrus and Jayce Harlin review discussion topics at the beginning of their English c

Minnesota high school grad rates show narrowing achievement gap

Disparities remain, but graduation rates were up for all in 2016.
Local
February 23, 2017
Alison Yocom, left, and her 13-year-old son, George, who is transgender, pose for a photo in their Minneapolis home ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navi

Parents of Minn. transgender children find some hope in reassurance from Dayton, school officials

Gov. Mark Dayton forcefully denounced Trump's withdrawal of a federal directive that allowed transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity.
Minneapolis
February 23, 2017
Kathleen Blatz is the only current board member not connected to the suite misuse.

Kathleen Blatz selected as interim chief of U.S. Bank Stadium panel

Gov. Dayton appoints former chief justice as interim chair to "turn the page."
North Metro
February 23, 2017

ID'd: Man shot dead in road during neighbor dispute north of Twin Cities

The suspected gunman is in jail and awaiting charges.
North Metro
February 23, 2017

Charges: Struggle over gun led to accidental discharge, killing 18-year-old in Brooklyn Center motel

Cedric Lamar Smith is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.
St. Paul
February 23, 2017
Left to right: Ronald Conway, Cass Cordel Oneal, Eric Benner

Long sentence for gunman who murdered 2 men at St. Paul motel

The shooter, one of three people convicted in the killings, was sentenced Thursday.
South Metro
February 23, 2017
Teyona Topez Jean Spinks, 24, has been charged with identity theft and five counts of burglarizing schools and senior centers.

Woman charged with ID theft, fraud across Twin Cities

Police say the woman was videotaped trying to use pilfered credit and debit cards.
North Metro
February 23, 2017
Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart announced the new opioid addiction plan along with Brian Nystrom, CEO Nystrom Associates who will administer care af

Anoka County piloting innovative treatment of jail inmates on heroin

Addicted inmates will be offered a prescription drug that lessens their cravings in hopes of focusing on their recovery once they're released.
South Metro
February 23, 2017
Mary Knowlton

Fla. cop, chief charged in death of Twin Cities retiree during police exercise

The officer who fired during the shoot-don't-shoot exercise is charged with felony manslaughter, while the chief is accused of culpable negligence.

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