West Metro
February 17, 2018
Crew members with the 106 Group working on the archaeological project in 2015, in preparation for road work on Flying Cloud Drive between Chanhassen a

Project digs into Flying Cloud Drive and 1,000 years of history

Archaeologists were given access before the construction rattles the land this spring.
Minneapolis
February 16, 2018
Founder of the Me Too movement, Tarana Burke, speaks at the University of Minnesota on Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minn. at Coffman Memorial

Tarana Burke, founder of Me Too movement, speaks at U about 'power of empathy'

She described her 20-year journey in speech at sold-out event.
Minneapolis
February 16, 2018
Minneapolis City Council's newest president Lisa Bender was congratulated by Mayor Jacob Frey before the first City Council meeting of the year, Monda

Streetcar plan moves forward, though mayor signals caution

Jacob Frey cites "numerous hurdles" in paying for the Minneapolis project.
East Metro
February 16, 2018
Leon and Diane Pearson of White Bear Lake danced together as the Rockin' Hollywoods played at the Withrow Ballroom before it closed last fall. The bal

In ownership change, Hugo's Withrow Ballroom finds new life

The 90-year-old ballroom won't totally scrap its old ways under Laura Miron Mendele.
West Metro
February 16, 2018

Cellphone may have distracted teen killed while crossing Hwy. 7

The 15-year-old boy was hit by two vehicles as he crossed the highway at Texas Avenue.
West Metro
February 16, 2018
Mahad Abdiraham raised his index finger as he was photographed leaving the courtroom after his sentencing in the stabbing of two men at the Mall of Am

Man gets 15 years for ISIS-inspired knife attack at Mall of America

Mahad A. Abdiraham raised an index finger after being sentenced, an ISIS symbol.
St. Paul
February 16, 2018
Rep. John Lesch, DFL-St. Paul pushed back on the Zerwas bill that would increase jail time for protesters who block transportation. Pointing out that

New St. Paul city attorney sues DFL legislator for defamation, 'innuendos'

Lyndsey Olson alleged in a court document that state Rep. John Lesch smeared her professional reputation in a letter to the mayor.
Variety
February 16, 2018

Fareway chicken salad may be contaminated with salmonella

Local
February 16, 2018

Federal cuts leave future of MinnesotaCare insurance in question

$800 million in federal cuts creates a challenge for MinnesotaCare funding.
North Metro
February 16, 2018
A two-horse team trots down Elwell Grade, now known as Lexington Avenue, in the early 1930s.

Blaine Historical Society seeks to publish Minnesota suburb's little-known history

Historical Society seeking city funds for new book.
St. Paul
February 16, 2018
The Charles A. Lindbergh statue on the grounds of the State Capitol. ] GLEN STUBBE ï glen.stubbe@startribune.com Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Hist

Minnesota Historical Society broadens how it tells the state's history

The group is part of efforts to tell a fuller, if sometimes painful, story about Minnesota's past.
St. Paul
February 16, 2018
Instructor Diane Bloomfield leads a Torah Yoga class at Mount Zion Temple in St. Paul.

Torah Yoga: A new path to Jewish teachings

It is among a variety of faith-based yoga practices now being embraced by Minnesotans.
Don't Miss
February 16, 2018
Tasha Lauj, left, of St. Paul and Diane Aronson, center, of St. Louis Park pet Tinkerbell as Mona Pougiales and Patrick Soto, 5, both of Minneapolis p

Kitties with a side of coffee: Minneapolis' first cat cafe opens

At the Cafe Meow, there is a coffee side and a cat room, where only 10 to 15 people are allowed at a time, so reservations are encouraged.
Minneapolis
February 16, 2018

One man killed, one injured in argument-turned-shooting in Minneapolis

No arrests have been made, but police say there is no threat to the public.
Local
February 16, 2018

Minnesota prosecutors charge three men with conspiring to export goods to Hezbollah terrorists

According to indictment announced Friday, parts included drone aircraft technology.
Local
February 16, 2018

Roger French, assistant football coach with Gophers, BYU and more, dies at 87

A longtime Maple Grove resident, French had a career that spanned six decades, capped by his key role on Brigham Young University's only national championship team.
Inspired
February 16, 2018
Actor JC Cutler works with Animal Humane Society to prepare dogs for adoption.
Photo by Laurie Schneider for Animal Humane Society

Minnesota stage star JC 'Scrooge' Cutler helps prepare dogs for new homes at Humane Society

Inspired
February 16, 2018
Minnesota engineers Greg Brucker and Kellen OíBrien work with local men to prepare the building site for a new water storage tank in Milla Tres,

Minnesota volunteers bring water to people around the world

The Minnesota chapter of Engineers Without Borders is helping a mountain village in Honduras build a new water treatment and distribution system.
Local
February 16, 2018
Ice climbing park's rising star fits vision for Winona as winter playground

Ice climbing park's rising star fits vision for Winona as winter playground

One of the driving forces behind the icy playground saw an untapped resource in the city's bluffs.

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