Music
April 27, 2017
Usher will take the stage Aug. 31, with tickets going on sale at noon on May 5.

Usher, Sam Hunt added to State Fair grandstand lineup

Tickets for both acts go on sale May 5.
Don't miss
April 27, 2017
A Blanding's turtle is about to cross a road at Weaver Dunes near Kellogg, Minn.

Drivers beware: 'Frisky' turtles at risk crossing Minnesota roads

The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota says drivers can help turtles cross roads safely and avoid painful cracks in their shells, or worse.
Minneapolis
April 27, 2017
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, right, and Police Chief Janee Harteau at an October news conference.

Mayor Hodges rejects police chief's pick to lead 4th Precinct

Police Chief Harteau responded Thursday morning, saying she was "disappointed" in the mayor's move and that she chose Lt. John Delmonico because of his leadership credentials.
Local
April 27, 2017

Gallery: Abdul Wright, 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Adbul Wright language arts, teacher at The Best Academy Charter School celebrated winning the 2016 Minnesota Teacher of the Year at the Radisson Blu Sunday 15, 2016 in Bloomington, MN.
South Metro
April 27, 2017
15 years in prison for gunman who shot five Jamar Clark protesters

15 years in prison for gunman who shot five Jamar Clark protesters

Judge rejects leniency plea from Allen Scarsella, who was sentenced Wednesday for shooting five black men at a 2015 demonstration following the death of Jamar Clark.
Variety
April 27, 2017
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden officially announces June 3 opening date

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden officially announces June 3 opening date

The Minneapolis Sculpture Garden re-opens to the public with 18 new artworks
West Metro
April 27, 2017
Allene Hookom

State: Chaska nursing home negligence killed resident who fell into 155-degree laundry water

Staff had a habit of propping open a laundry room door; resident fell into a catch basin and was severely burned.
Minneapolis
April 27, 2017
Maureen Failor of the Bloomington Chamber of Commerce offered leaflets to morning commuters at Kenrick Avenue Park-n-Ride in Lakeville, urging them to

Twin Cities businesses, community groups rally to fight off transit cuts

Chambers of commerce and transit advocates are rallying and spreading the word, which includes a campaign to reach out to suburban commuters.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2017

Two shot and wounded on Park Avenue just south of downtown Minneapolis

A male critically hurt in the stomach and a female with a wound to her arm both showed up at Hennepin County Medical Center.
Stage & Arts
April 26, 2017
Last summer, the team of artists did a test run and projected lights onto the steam plume at District Energy in St. Paul. (Photo by Aaron Dysart)

In 150 words or less, what's a good arts idea for St. Paul?

Friday is the deadline for the annual Knight Arts Challenge, which offers dollars for projects that enrich the city.
East Metro
April 26, 2017
St. Anthony police officer Jeronimo Yanez is charged in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile.

Arguments mount over proposed venue change in officer's trial for Castile killing

The defense and prosecution continue to argue over change of venue in the Court of Appeals.
Politics
April 26, 2017
Naomi Davis, a former employee at Complementary Support Services, said she felt "sick to her stomach" when the mental health agency asked her to falsi

Feds seize $2 million from mental health agency accused of bilking Medicaid

Rare forfeiture move follows evidence of a suspicious wire transfer.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2017

Mpls. mom who sent payments to Al-Shabab gets rare federal probation sentence

Federal judge vows to help keep Amina Esse, a refugee, in U.S.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2017
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff wiped away a tear as he was overcome with emotion while delivering the closing remarks at Wednesday

Mpls. school board gets earful from principals over rethinking layoffs

Administrators turn out in force to protest decision.
West Metro
April 26, 2017
Officer Heidi Miller, right, with the Bloomington Police Department talked with participants of the New Americans Academy before giving a lecture on f

Suburban police give immigrants help with navigating life in U.S.

The course also aims to teach immigrants to feel comfortable around police officers, and to teach them they are there to help.
Local
April 26, 2017

Minnesota Supreme Court to hear school integration lawsuit

The lawsuit claims that the state fails to give poor and minority students an adequate education.
Local
April 26, 2017
Somali leaders met Wednesday night in Minneapolis with public-health officials to talk about the current measles outbreak in the metro area. Among tho

With 3 more measles cases, Minn. health officials engage with Somali community

All cases are still among Somali-American children in Hennepin County. A meeting Wednesday night tried to spread the word to get more kids vaccinated.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2017
Kathleen Blatz

Fees for high school games in U.S. Bank Stadium? New chief says no

Stadium manager SMG had wanted a $2 per ticket fee added to high school events held there.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2017
Water Power Park in Minneapolis.

Mpls. park police ask for help in finding U student who went into Mississippi River

A man with him went over the falls and survived, according to park police.
North Metro
April 26, 2017
13 REASONS WHY

State's largest school district warns parents about Netflix series involving suicide

Anoka-Hennepin sent an e-mail to parents about the show "13 Reasons Why."

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