Vikings
January 17, 2018
Pete DeRubeis guided other Super Bowl volunteers at an orientation session at their headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

Super Bowl volunteers turn out to ready Minnesota hospitality

Super Bowl Host Committee organizers are midway through the final week of orientation sessions for 10,000 volunteers.
North Metro
January 17, 2018

Driver loses control of pickup north of Twin Cities, causes crash that kills other motorist

The collision occurred Tuesday morning in Isanti County.
Local
January 17, 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken smiled as his successor U.S. Sen. Tina Smith spoke fondly of him during Walter Mondale's birthday program Saturday night.

Minnesota Poll: Majority of women say they have been sexually harassed

Half of all respondents say it's a major problem in the workplace.
Minneapolis
January 17, 2018
Northbound I-35W into downtown Mpls. closing tonight, much of Thursday

Northbound I-35W into downtown Mpls. closing tonight, much of Thursday

MnDOT will close the segment of freeway that leads to 5th Avenue S., Grant Street and the ramp from northbound I-35W to westbound I-94 from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday and again from 9 a.m. Thursday until 3 p.m.
Local
January 16, 2018

Man charged with fatally stabbing his sister at Crosby senior living center

The man confessed and said he also thought about killing other people, according to authorities.
Local
January 16, 2018
Bill Dossett, executive director of Nice Ride Minnesota. Now that Nice Ride bikes are a ubiquitous part of the urban landscape, the non-profit running

Nice Ride chooses firm to transition to dockless bike sharing

New York firm picked to launch network in Twin Cities this summer.
Minneapolis
January 16, 2018
Students ran to their bus in the bitter cold after school at Sanford Middle School on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minn. Sanford and all

Start times changing for 20 Minneapolis schools under budget-cut plan

Changes would help district curb a $33M deficit next school year.
Local
January 16, 2018
The Minnesota State Patrol investigates a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, morning that sent a semi-trailer crashing into Lyle Public School

Runaway semi crashes through wall of school in southern Minnesota

Police said incident in Lyle, Minn., easily could have been much worse.
Local
January 16, 2018

Businessman suffering from brain disease sentenced to home monitoring for child porn

Greg Dolphin, 63, sentenced to year of home monitoring.
Local
January 16, 2018

Child dies in house fire near New Richmond, Wis.

Local
January 16, 2018

Driver dies on snowy Minnesota highway when pickup rolls in ditch

The State Patrol responded to 688 crashes across the state Monday.
Minneapolis
January 16, 2018
Minneapolis police have announced an arrest in the May 2016 drive-by shooting death of 58-year-old Birdell Beeks.

Prosecution, defense debate Minneapolis grandmother killer's intent as trial opens

The defendant, 21-year-old Joshua Ezeka, faces a slew of charges, including first-degree premeditated murder.
St. Paul
January 16, 2018
Fort Snelling is now part of a national nonprofit�s �National Treasures� campaign and has been dubbed �Bdote Fort Snelling� by the National

Apartment building could replace Boy Scout offices in St. Paul

The Northern Star Council is moving its offices to Fort Snelling.
East Metro
January 16, 2018
Sarah Stivland was one of the two members accused of bullying.

Investigator finds no bullying by Stillwater school board members

Investigation followed complaint by Stillwater schools employee.
Minneapolis
January 16, 2018

Henry Garwick, co-founder of Steeple People store, dies at 94

Retired Honeywell engineer and member of Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church combined his curiosity, technical skills and passion for social justice.
Minneapolis
January 16, 2018
Mayor Betsy Hodges spoke before introducing Jimmy "Jam" Harris and Terry Lewis to announce the first of multiple music acts that will be on the free c

Former Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges to spend a semester at Harvard

She will lead a study group on racial equity, policing and local governance.
Local
January 16, 2018

U tests experimental diabetes transplant treatment

Local
January 16, 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Al Franken smiled as his successor U.S. Sen. Tina Smith spoke fondly of him during Walter Mondale's birthday program Saturday night.

Minn. Poll: Franken accusers believed; resignation not needed

A majority of voters in the state believe Al Franken groped or sexually harassed multiple women, but more voters believe he should not have resigned from the U.S. Senate than those who think he should have, according to a new Star Tribune Minnesota Poll.
West Metro
January 16, 2018
Orono Mayor Dennis Walsh

Orono mayor and council warned after trimming of tree limbs on Big Island

Watershed officials said the city didn't follow a Big Island preservation plan.
Local
January 16, 2018
John Keenan and his son, Jim Keenan, are the fourth and fifth generation descendants of the creator of Ye Old Mill at the Minnesota State Fair.

State Fair buys Ye Old Mill ride

Longtime owners of the classic fair ride say the deal is just the right fit.

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