Local
Lois Riess captured in Texas, officials say
Citizens spotted the Minnesota murder fugitive in the resort area of South Padre Island and alerted authorities. Riess was arrested without incident in a restaurant, officials said.
Minneapolis among 15 cities being considered for new Army headquarters
Access to universities, technology companies is among priorities for choosing an urban area for the facility.
Green Line train, car collide at St. Paul intersection; 2 injured
Two injuries were reported, said Metro Transit spokesman Howie Padilla
Prince fans converge on Paisley Park for a more celebratory Celebration
Paisley Park's second annual fan gathering kicked off with a (mostly) upbeat set by Sheila E.
Local
New charges for former Rocori superintendent charged with indecent exposure
Eight new counts were added against Scott Staska, who had already faced 10.
No criminal charges as Prince death investigation is closed
Investigators were unable to determine who provided Prince the fentanyl painkillers, disguised as counterfeit prescription tablets, that killed the megastar in 2016. Dr. Michael T. Schulenberg will pay a $30,000 fine as part of a settlement with the DEA.
Local
![GLEN STUBBE • gstubbe@startribune.com -- Redwood Falls, Minn. -- Wednesday, September 22, 2010 -- ] Hog manure is spread over grain fields near](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/BIKQMZ3FHISTQB4JEG7NPI257Y.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Minnesota Legislature on collision course with Gov. Dayton on water bills
Proposed laws would give legislators more control of fertilizer and wild rice rules.
Richfield woman charged with stealing $2,000 from friend's GoFundMe campaign
The suspect allegedly used the funds to make purchases from Amazon, iTunes and pizza places.
Plea deal with prison time for unlicensed driver who hit, killed Wayzata cop
The crash last year was the latest in a long string of driving violations by the Mound woman, now in prison on a drug conviction.
Minneapolis police body cameras rolling after rules tightened
Department says compliance is over 80 percent.
Blaine's wetland tree cutting plans spark new controversy
City had previously halted cutting near wetlands.
Prince: A high-profile casualty to scourge of fentanyl-laced pills
The megastar unknowingly took counterfeit Vicodin painkillers that actually contained fentanyl. In so doing, he appears to have become another casualty to a worrying trend.
Local
Charges: Mentally ill man taken in by Minn. family kills woman, her son
It appears that the victims lost their lives because they "were kind enough to let someone into their lives."
Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to add 'Paw Patrol' attraction
It will replace Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Collider this summer.
Small freight rail firm rejects Met Council deal for Southwest LRT
Relationship between the council and Twin Cities & Western Railroad turns sour.
Local
Twin Cities YMCA focuses on food along with fitness
Fresh food is helping teach fresh habits about nutrition.
No charge for attorney who fatally ran over St. Paul runner
City attorney says no to filing a misdemeanor case, but runner's attorney says, "I've got the lawsuit drafted."
Browse Local Sections
Latest Columns
-
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
-
Brooks: Minnesota state senator's burglary arrest puts private family drama in the election year spotlight
-
Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, author will speak at our Minneapolis book club about 'life and freedom'
Most Read
- Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station • Minneapolis
- What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
- Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul? • Curious Minnesota
- Charges: Man picked out a woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her • St. Paul
- Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago • St. Paul
Local News
Complete coverage of Minneapolis, St. Paul, the Twin Cities metro area and the state of Minnesota, including Duluth, Rochester, St. Cloud, Mankato and Moorhead.
