Minneapolis
October 18, 2017
St. Paul councilmember Dai Thao asked Finance Director Todd Hurley a question about the Frank Baker settlement before the council voted to approve it.

BCA releases documents detailing Dai Thao investigation

The documents outline political ties between Thao's opponent and Minneapolis' Jacob Frey.
Variety
October 18, 2017

Charles Beck, renowned woodcut print artist, dies at 94

West Metro
October 18, 2017
Video shows bomb exploding in Bloomington mosque

Video shows bomb exploding in Bloomington mosque

Cameras inside the Dar Al Farooq mosque caught the blast after somebody threw a pipe bomb into an office of an imam as about a dozen people were in the building for morning prayers.
Polls
October 18, 2017
In May, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board voted unanimously to change the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska (pronounced beh-DAY mah-KAH ska

Poll: What should the lake in Uptown be called?

10,000 Takes
October 18, 2017
Thirty years at Uptown Y: 'The first and only gym I've ever joined'

Thirty years at Uptown Y: 'The first and only gym I've ever joined'

That cinder-block building has remained a constant in my life.
Minneapolis
October 18, 2017

Two charged with attempted murder in shooting of boy, 13, in Mpls.

The victim shot at Little Earth housing complex remains hospitalized in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the head.
Local
October 18, 2017
Livestock graze along the Chanarambie Creek in the city limits of Edgerton, Minn.

Clean water vs. farm profits at heart of fertilizer-rule debate

New strategy relies on farmers to minimize the impact on water, placing farmers' yields above groundwater protection.
Local
October 18, 2017
From parks and farms to housing, see how Twin Cities land has changed

From parks and farms to housing, see how Twin Cities land has changed

Met Council data illustrates how the region has evolved after the recession. Find where you live, and see before-and-after satellite views.
Local
October 18, 2017
St. Cloud City Council Member Jeff Johnson said he plans to wait until November to introduce a resolution recommending a moratorium be placed on the r

St. Cloud to consider resolution on moratorium on refugee resettlement

But some council members said the resolution doesn't have enough support to pass.
Minneapolis
October 18, 2017

New BRT line to run on Chicago Avenue on the drawing board

This week the Drive told you about how plans for the new bus rapid transit (BRT) line on Penn Avenue are progressing. On Thursday, Metro Transit will share its plans for another BRT line that is in the works.
Variety
October 18, 2017

MEA weekend is busy time in Minnesota to hit the road, skies

Travelers can expect long lines at the airport and sparse lodgings available Up North.
East Metro
October 17, 2017
New St. Paul School Superintendent Joe Gothard met with staff and students of Highland Park High School on the first day of school, Tuesday, September

St. Paul high schools to start later but not until 2019-20 school year

The delay is to allow more time to explore ways to ease parental concerns.
South Metro
October 17, 2017
Devin Delaney

Burnsville teen died of natural causes, not alcohol, while visiting NDSU

Devin Delaney, a 17-year-old Burnsville High School student, died of a medical condition with his heart during a weekend visit to friends at NDSU.
North Metro
October 17, 2017
New Brighton Mayor Val Johnson adds to discussion during a work session held at New Brighton City Hall on Tuesday.

Factions square off in volatile New Brighton lineup

After a yearlong delay, election exposes the heated conflicts at City Hall.
Local
October 17, 2017

Suspect injured in officer-involved shooting in St. Cloud

According to the BCA, the man was armed and fired.
Minneapolis
October 17, 2017

Somali community leaders announce fundraising for Mogadishu victims

Mosques will collect money to help those affected by the bombing.
Local
October 17, 2017
The fall colors along the Mississippi River are near peak as a small tug boat heads up river, seen from the Franklin Ave. Bridge Tuesday, Oct. 17, 201

Time for hooky: Minnesota soaks up picture-perfect days

Local
October 17, 2017
Marisa Sargent

Rash of heroin overdoses claims woman's life on White Earth Reservation

The four overdoses occurred late last week, according to authorities.
West Metro
October 17, 2017

Police: Driver on pot hits 2 cars in Bloomington, severs man's legs

One driver on the side of Penn Avenue was helping "jump" the other's vehicle.
Minneapolis
October 17, 2017
Police officers Troy Dillard, left, and Kou Vang, center, worked along with Police Chief Medaria Arradondo to build a free-standing Little Free Librar

Minneapolis police, Little Free Library launch mobile book-sharing program

Community policing officers will visit areas without libraries and hand out books.

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