South Metro
December 16, 2017
Carver County purchased the former Marie Steiner Kelting Hospice Home for $2.5 million this month with plans to convert the structure into a temporary

Carver County to convert former hospice to mental health crisis center

Mental health advocates say the residential facility will encourage those struggling to seek help sooner.
Home & Garden
December 16, 2017

Midcentury kitchen makeover includes a must-have mudroom

A reconfigured kitchen doubles counter space, improves the work triangle and carves out a must-have mudroom.
St. Paul
December 16, 2017
St. Paul police officers cleared in fatal March shooting of Illinois man

St. Paul police officers cleared in fatal March shooting of Illinois man

Prosecutor says officers had reason to fear after Cordale Handy pointed gun at them.
Don't Miss
December 16, 2017
From the left; Officers Charles Cudd, Officer Todd Ewing and Officer Chad Miller stood for posting of the colors at the visitation for Officer Andrew

Brooklyn Park police officers journey west to bring colleague "Big Bear" home

Three officers traveled to Colorado to retrieve a comrade's remains.
East Metro
December 15, 2017
Dusty Button, a ballerina visiting the Twin Cities to perform as the Sugar Plum Fairy in Ballet Minnesota's 30th anniversary production of "The Nutcra

Ballerina Dusty Button visits Woodbury's Royal Oaks Elementary School

Visit was part of a promotion for Ballet Minnesota's annual "The Classic Nutcracker."
Minneapolis
December 15, 2017
] MARK VANCLEAVE ï mark.vancleave@startribune.com * Rick Evans is taking the reins as the new MSFA executive director. Photographed Friday, March

U.S. Bank Stadium authority sees third transition at the top in less than a year

Chief tech consultant Jim Farstad will take reins, probably until after the Super Bowl.
Music
December 15, 2017
McNally Smith music school in St. Paul is closing abruptly.

McNally Smith students, faculty face uncertain future after closure

Thirty-eight graduates will gather Saturday at the History Theatre for the institution's final commencement.
St. Paul
December 15, 2017

Man found dead in burning vehicle at St. Paul cemetery

The man discovered at Oakland Cemetery hasn't yet been identified.
Local
December 15, 2017
FILE -- University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum, left, and Brian Steeves, executive director of the regents board, listened during a regents meet

U toughens policy against sexual assault and harassment

All University of Minnesota employees will be required for the first time to report incidents of sexual harassment directed at students.
Minneapolis
December 15, 2017
Mayor-elect Jacob Frey spoke during a dedication ceremony to mark the opening of the newly renovated Nicollet Mall Thursday.

Mayor-elect Frey urges supporters to attend fundraiser for departing Hodges

The outgoing mayor is raising money to pay down campaign debt and got help from an election opponent.
West Metro
December 15, 2017
Andrew Tang, left, a Wayzata High School senior, defeated Grandmaster Denes Boros, right, at a tournament in Charlotte, N.C., a victory that helped Ta

Wayzata student becomes one of nation's few chess grandmasters

A Wayzata High School student is the first homegrown Minnesota player to earn the game's top title.
Local
December 15, 2017

New CEO of Minnesota Council of Churches a true believer in reconciliation

Curtiss DeYoung's unlikely track included Washington, D.C., South Africa and Chicago.
Vikings
December 15, 2017
Construction work continued along Nicollet Mall, Tuesday, August 22, 2017 in downtown Minneapolis, MN. The reconstruction project is going to cost $2.

For developers, three-month Super Bowl construction ban changes timetables

Minneapolis wants roads, walks clear for Super Bowl.
Local
December 15, 2017

Corrections for Dec. 16, 2017

Minneapolis
December 15, 2017
Minneapolis police officer Michael Griffin pleaded not guilty in his first appearance in federal court Thursday on charges of perjury, falsification o

Minneapolis City Council votes to pay officer's legal bills

Officer Michael Griffin had asked the city to cover his legal fees stemming from a criminal proceedings, a rare request that city staff say was last granted in 1983.
Local
December 15, 2017

Park Rapids man dies in collision on icy Hubbard County highway

West Metro
December 15, 2017

Metro counties give final approval to 2018 budgets

Final Hennepin tax levy lower than initial September projection.
St. Paul
December 15, 2017
McNally Smith music school in St. Paul is closing abruptly.

McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul is closing abruptly

The school's administration told students and staff members in an e-mail that financial difficulties have forced the decision.
North Metro
December 15, 2017

Three arrested in connection with shooting at Ham Lake gas station

The victim shot in the chest is improving at a Coon Rapids hospital
Local
December 15, 2017

Read the U's new sexual harassment and assault policy

The board of regents on Friday approved a new policy that will require all U employees to report incidents of sexual harassment, assault, stalking and "relationship violence" directed at students.

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