St. Paul
March 24, 2017

St. Paul's English language learners deserve better, critics say

Push for improvements coincides with state audit.
Minneapolis
March 24, 2017
Repair work begins, puts 3-week squeeze on Lowry Tunnel

Repair work begins, puts 3-week squeeze on Lowry Tunnel

Eastbound lanes to be reduced for up to 21 days.
Minneapolis
March 24, 2017
Minneapolis Police Chief Janee Harteau in October.

Harteau ranked No. 22 in Fortune's list of 'World's 50 Greatest Leaders'

The national magazine called her leadership amid turmoil a "role model" for others.
Minneapolis
March 24, 2017
University of Minnesota law professor Francesco Parisi spoke about being arrested for stalking and rape and how the charges were dropped after he spen

Mpls. police open internal probe into handling of U law prof's case

A review of police and court records provided by Prof. Francesco Parisi's attorneys shows that the Hennepin County attorney's office filed charges despite not getting any corroborating evidence.
St. Paul
March 23, 2017

St. Paul names three outsiders as finalists for top schools job

Final choice expected in April after community meetings, site visits.
Local
March 23, 2017
Audrey Lukes

Runaway who inspired touching plea from police chief found safe in Duluth

The girl turned herself in and was being brought back to Le Sueur County by law enforcement.
St. Paul
March 23, 2017
Rendering of the Minnesota United soccer stadium in St. Paul.

St. Paul Port Authority plans to partner with developer Irgens for site near soccer stadium

Port Authority officials will vote next week on a joint venture with Irgens and Minnesota United.
Local
March 23, 2017

State: Waite Park nurse did nothing for patient's seizures before he died

Long-running investigation found that the nurse refused to give the man pain medication, failed to notify his doctor as the attacks kept coming. She was fired.
Minneapolis
March 23, 2017
St. Paul Police officers stood out front of the St. Paul Jewish Community Center after it was evacuated after receiving a bomb threat Monday February

Minneapolis Foundation vows $50,000 for Jewish security measures

"The Faith in Each Other Fund" will help Jewish schools, community centers and synagogues increase security. Foundation leaders will set up a parallel defense fund for Muslims this spring.
West Metro
March 23, 2017
Hennepin County sheriff disputes inclusion on ICE inmate noncompliance list

Hennepin County sheriff disputes inclusion on ICE inmate noncompliance list

Hennepin County wrongly included as not complying with law, Rich Stanek says.
St. Paul
March 23, 2017
Gary Hornseth does not like these cooler LED lights on Griggs St. which he says are too daylight balanced for a night time feel. They also cast too mu

St. Paul asks residents to rate the glow of different LED streetlights

The city wants feedback before further expansion.
North Metro
March 23, 2017

Blaine man guilty in fatal sidewalk hit-and-run

Adam Rodman was speeding and drunk when he hit Danilo Aguilar, authorities have said.
Stage & Arts
March 23, 2017
Mark Nerenhausen

New boss of Hennepin theaters is a veteran arts leader raised in Wisconsin

The veteran arts leader and professor comes to the Twin Cities from upstate New York.
East Metro
March 23, 2017
Fireworks shot from the roof of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) in Arden Hills during a ground-breaking ceremony in 2013.

Housing advocates accuse Met Council of laxity in affordable housing

At issue is the 427-acre TCAAP megaproject in Arden Hills.
St. Paul
March 23, 2017
Skylar Schneider rides through the final turn during the 2016 North Star Grand Prix stage four race in Uptown on Friday, June 17, 2016. ] Timothy Nwac

North Star Grand Prix bicycle race moves to St. Paul's Grand Avenue

The North Star Grand Prix had been held in the Lowertown area.
South Metro
March 23, 2017
Baby animals are ready be cuddled at the Minnesota Zoo

Baby animals are ready be cuddled at the Minnesota Zoo

Annual 'Farm Babies' exhibit opens to the public on Friday.
Minneapolis
March 23, 2017
The Metro Transit Green Line will partially shutdown with buses replacing trains along six stops from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Metro Transit's Green Line to shut down section for three days

The closure begins Friday night. Service resumes Monday.
St. Paul
March 23, 2017

Obituary: Dr. Gregory Gepner brought humor, kindness to his work

Local
March 23, 2017

Plaintiffs file appeal disputing Minnesota's teacher tenure laws

Four plaintiffs are continuing to dispute Minnesota's teacher tenure laws after a judge threw out their case in October.
Minneapolis
March 23, 2017

St. Paul man gets 8 years for shooting victim in face at Minneapolis bus stop

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