Local
February 25, 2017

Tevlin: Trade connection to Mexico essential

Minneapolis
February 25, 2017

Woman killed, man arrested in Minneapolis collision that police call alcohol-related

After the two vehicles crashed, one hit a tree and the other hit a parked car, police said.
Minneapolis
February 25, 2017

26-year-old man jailed after Minneapolis police shooting incident

Mpls. officer fired at man's car when he allegedly sped toward them.
St. Paul
February 25, 2017
Jean Choe, a clinical psychologist, with the Minnesota-based Center for Victims of Torture sat for a portrait Wednesday in St. Paul.

Torture victims find solace at St. Paul nonprofit center

Now in its 33rd year, the Center for Victims of Torture has helped develop and lead the international rehabilitation movement, with U.S. and U.N. support.
South Metro
February 25, 2017

Woman gets three years in prison for ignoring abuse that led to child's death

'Every day is my punishment,' Lia Pearson said at her sentencing.
West Metro
February 25, 2017

Birkie hopes melted? Check out Sunday's 'Hamsterbeiner' in Maple Grove

An Osseo sports shop is holding the event at Elm Creek Park Reserve.
West Metro
February 25, 2017
Nice Ride bikes lined up at a station in downtown Minneapolis on June 9, 2011.

HCMC, Nice Ride partner on new program to help people with mental illness by providing free bikes

The innovative effort starts its second year on April 1.
West Metro
February 25, 2017
Matt Zinser, left, of Load-Bearing, Inc, who is acting as a liaison between the general contractors and Hennepin County, speaks with John Donohue of H

New Hennepin County pilot program uses small businesses to renovate tax-forfeited homes

The program, estimated to cost $1.2 million, aims to give small businesses experience on larger projects, and put women- and minority-owned companies to work.
Local
February 25, 2017
Local
February 25, 2017
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR LYFT - In this image distributed on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, Lyftís new Amp glows on the dashboard of a car in San Francisco

Ride-hailing up and rolling in Rochester

Lyft began offering rides Thursday; Uber is coming soon.
Local
February 25, 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 comes up short in $500k online contest

The city had the lead until the very end, contest officials say
Minneapolis
February 25, 2017

Richard Johnson, the "Music Man" of Roosevelt High School, dies at age 92

East Metro
February 25, 2017

Blaine man charged in sex-trafficking ring in several Twin Cities suburbs

DongZhu Jiang said he served as a driver for the women brought into the country.
East Metro
February 25, 2017
Carl P. Anderson, of Lindstrom, was charged in Chisago County District Court Friday with second-degree murder.

2017: Lindstrom man charged with murder of longtime neighbor over lake access

The two were arguing over access to a local lake, according to a criminal complaint.
Local
February 25, 2017
Mickey Robinson shovels snow and ice from the sidewalk Friday, Feb 24, 2017, in Omaha, Neb. A slow-moving storm has dropped nearly 2 feet of snow in w

Where was our snow? Weather Service says sorry

Ground is bare in the Twin Cities, but southeastern Minnesota got walloped.
Local
February 25, 2017
August 23, 1944 The charming Lamberton Twins, Donna and Ellisa.

There really are more twins and triplets in Minnesota

Data on births in Minnesota show how the rate of multiple births rose over the past three decades.
Minneapolis
February 25, 2017
Minneapolis police spokesman Corey Schmidt at City Hall on Friday.

Police: Officer fires at speeding car in Minneapolis

The incident took place in the East Phillips neighborhood.
East Metro
February 25, 2017
Metropolitan Council Chair Susan Haigh and other officials announced that light rail green line service will start Saturday June 14th between Minneapo

All aboard from the east? Wisconsinites plot rail to Twin Cities

A push is on for privately financed passenger rail service from Eau Claire to St. Paul's Union Depot, with a stop in Stillwater.
South Metro
February 24, 2017
Mollie Mahowald

Motorcyclist guilty of killing Army specialist in Scott County hit-and-run

Jurors did acquit the defendant of being drunk at the time he hit the woman along the side of the road.

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