Local
November 17, 2017
A young sex-trafficking victim sat in her room between classes at the Link's Passageways Shelter and Housing Program, Friday, May 26, 2017 in Prior La

More Minn. sex trafficking victims are getting help

That could be a sign of more awareness and services.
Local
November 17, 2017
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Interim Police Chief Sara Rice stood near the sign where she and her department have jurisdiction on the reservation, Thursd

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe sues county over policing dispute

Talks have deadlocked and Dayton's attempt to intervene failed.
West Metro
November 17, 2017
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Contractors try to keep the faith on Southwest light-rail project

New construction bids for $1.9 billion line due Jan. 9.
Local
November 17, 2017
Michael Foods, the maker of Simply Potatoes, is the first company to partner with the Metropolitan Council in a loan program aimed at reducing industr

Met Council to help industrial businesses treat wastewater at the source

The program may be the first of its kind in the nation.
Local
November 17, 2017
Twin Cities Salvation Army board member Debbie Beck is one of the nonprofit's most successful and flamboyant red kettle bell ringers. One year, she da

Salvation Army hopes young bell ringers refresh red kettle campaign

This year there's a concerted effort to attract teens and young adults for help.
Local
November 17, 2017
Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Tina Smith hosted the annual Turkey event in the Governor's reception room. Minnesota, the nation's largest turkey pr

Minn.-bred turkeys head to D.C. for a Thanksgiving pardon from President Trump

The nation's top turkey state is taking center stage ahead of Thanksgiving with high-profile events.
Minneapolis
November 17, 2017
Rick Evans announced his resignation Friday, citing health issues.

Director of U.S. Bank Stadium's oversight board announces retirement citing health reasons

West Metro
November 17, 2017

Carver County man charged with fatally running over girlfriend with pickup

The markings on Jessica Ludenia's body were consistent with tire tracks, the charges say.
Local
November 17, 2017
Purple Prairie Clover grows abundantly in the prairieland above the remains of the dugout where the Ingalls family spent their first Minnesota winter

Plowing Minnesota's prairie is increasing carbon in the atmosphere

University of Wisconsin analysis refuels the debate over renewables.
Local
November 17, 2017

Man arrested after allegedly setting fire to adult bookstore in St. Cloud

Damage to the Pure Pleasure bookstore was estimated at $380,000, authorities said.
Local
November 17, 2017
U.S. Bank Stadium will host the Super Bowl on Feb. 4, 2018.

Activists promise week of 'resistance' in Twin Cities during Super Bowl

Don't Miss
November 17, 2017
Take a closer look at remade Nicollet Mall in Mpls.

Take a closer look at remade Nicollet Mall in Mpls.

After $50 million and 28 disruptive months of construction, the barriers have finally come down on Nicollet Mall, marking its third remake in a half-century.
East Metro
November 17, 2017

Anita E. Buck, who put her stamp on St. Croix River Valley history, dies at 92

South Metro
November 17, 2017
Robert Weikle Jr. looked through the metal storage unit in his driveway that he and his wife Diane have used over the years to store toys for their an

Shakopee man cancels his toy drive after storage unit dispute with city

Storage unit runs afoul of Shakopee rules, leading to cancellation of annual holiday rite.
Local
November 17, 2017
Metro Transit working to fix 1,200 heat lamps vandalized at bus and light-rail shelters

Metro Transit working to fix 1,200 heat lamps vandalized at bus and light-rail shelters

Overhead heat lamps that provide protection against the elements are on the fritz across the Metro Transit system, leaving riders left to stand in the cold and wind.
Local
November 17, 2017
As the polls were about to open for the day at the Brian Coyle Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 7, an election worker walked to place a flag outside the

Voter turnout bounces back in Mpls., St. Paul. Did ranked-choice play role?

This year's increases have broken the free fall in Twin Cities voter turnout in municipal elections, which crashed about 20 points between 1993 and 2009.
Vikings
November 17, 2017
Met council member Gary Cunningham explained to his fellow council members why he could not vote in favor of the project during the Metropolitan Counc

Met Council member questions exclusive LRT use by Super Bowl ticket holders

Met Council's Gary Cunningham says "game-day pass" idea not properly vetted.
Minneapolis
November 17, 2017

Water main break shuts down segment of Stinson Blvd. in Minneapolis

The 48-inch water main burst in the early morning hours near Broadway Street in northeast Minneapolis sending thousands of gallons of water rushing into the street, said spokesman Casper Hill.
Local
November 17, 2017
After The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld Gov. Mark Daytonís veto of the budget of the state House and Senate and the Legislative Coordinating Commiss

Gov. Dayton's line-item veto of Legislature's budget upheld

The decision hands Gov. Dayton a legal victory as he seeks to rework costly tax breaks and other measures he signed into law this spring as part of a new state budget.

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