East Metro
November 22, 2017

Judge dismisses final lawsuit against Stillwater school district

Attorney for 834 Voice, the group that sued, objects to order handed down while dispute is being mediated.
Local
November 22, 2017

Barbara Scherek, lifelong nurse and teacher, dies at 85

Minneapolis
November 22, 2017
"Love Power" Jesus mural in Minneapolis' West Bank neighborhood Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN.

Church behind West Bank's landmark Jesus mural seeks new home

Pastor of church that painted the mural says their lease is up, looking for new location.
Vikings
November 22, 2017
Andrew Zimmern

Young Minnesota chefs picked to prepare Super Bowl treats next week in Snack Challenge

Celebrity chefs will judge the youngsters, with the winner announced during Super Bowl week.
Local
November 22, 2017
Guarding against chronic wasting disease among deer in Minnesota involves many steps, whether the animals are in the wild or raised on farms.

Chronic wasting disease detected in a deer on southeastern Minn. farm

The finding has triggered a quarantine of the herd, state regulators said.
Local
November 22, 2017
Dan Bartelt and the two bucks he claimed this past weekend.

Wisconsin hunter gets two bucks for price of one kill

The two were attached at the antlers when the hunter shot the smaller one, he explained.
Local
November 22, 2017
Disco spoiled the party Tuesday in West Fargo.

Minnesota woman busted on I-94 in N.D. with 286 lbs. of pot worth $1.3M

Disco the K-9 picked up the scent in her vehicle, police said.
Local
November 22, 2017

Minnesota kindergarten teacher accused of sex with teen to stand trial next week

Megan Jo Johnson reported to authorities that she had had an inappropriate sexual relationship with the teen, according to the criminal sexual conduct charges.
Minneapolis
November 22, 2017
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Authorities ID remains found in woods south of Lake Nokomis

They belong to a 34-year-old woman with no permanent address, according to the medical examiner's office.
St. Paul
November 22, 2017
Ben Greilanger photographed an old fire house in St. Paul, juxtaposed with historical photos, as part of his Then in Now project.

Photographer captures St. Paul's history against a new backdrop

The past merges with present day as photographer documents landmarks.
Politics
November 22, 2017
Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman

Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman

Advocates say the case highlights deeper problems with the often-secretive response to elder crimes.
Local
November 22, 2017

Minnesota families reunite in baggage claim

Families reunite for the holidays at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
West Metro
November 22, 2017
Braemar Golf Course routinely hosts fundraisers.

Wet weather delays reopening of Braemar Golf Course in Edina until 2019

Seeding time missed due to wet summer and fall.
Local
November 22, 2017

What's open on Thanksgiving Day

Eat & Drink
November 22, 2017
The night before Thanksgiving, also known as "Drinksgiving," has become one of the year's biggest drinking holidays. And Twin Cities bars, restaurants

How the night before Thanksgiving became the 'biggest drinking day of year'

Also referred to as Blackout Wednesday or Black Wednesday, Drinksgiving was coined about a decade ago.
Variety
November 22, 2017
The author's heavenly (and hilarious) church lady cookbooks.

For Thanksgiving sides, this Minnesotan turns to heavenly (and hilarious) church lady cookbooks

My growing collection offers a glimpse into the past, with recipes for Creamed Green Beans and Snappy Tomatoes.
West Metro
November 21, 2017
Interior of Eden Prairie Center

Man bringing his gun in for service caused Eden Prairie Center lockdown

Police said he was bringing it to a sporting goods store for service.
St. Paul
November 21, 2017

St. Paul 'acting teacher' charged in third sexual misconduct case

West Metro
November 21, 2017
Southwest LRT officials toured the area where a 10-foot wall is proposed. Here, Brian Runzel, SWLRT Construction Director, walked under the I-394 Brid

Feds require new study for Southwest light-rail crash wall

The Federal Transit Administration is requiring an additional environmental study of a crash-protection wall that is planned along the proposed Southwest light-rail line. It is unclear whether the study will further delay the embattled $1.9 billion transit project.
Local
November 21, 2017
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Here's the poop on Monday's stinky air

Warm weather thawed out farm fields and released the odor of some powerful fertilizer.

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