Local
April 22, 2018
Outgoing U.S. Sen. Al Franken looks over at his wife Franni and thanked her for always being at his side at an event, Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017, in Minn

Forum 'privileged' to host Franken's first public appearance since he resigned

He will address a cybersecurity conference in Lisbon in May.
Local
April 22, 2018

Minnesota Class AA and Class A speech tournament results

Local
April 22, 2018
In this Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, a man uses his cell phone as he drives through traffic in Dallas.

The Drive: Observe Just Drive Day by putting down your cellphone

Just Drive Day, in its fourth year, came about after its founder lost his son to a distracted driver.
Local
April 22, 2018
Jim Hagedorn campaigned in Sleepy Eye in 2014. He won the Republican endorsement for the First Congressional District U.S. House seat on Saturday, Apr

Jim Hagedorn, Dan Feehan endorsed in First District

Hagedorn and Nelson will square off in the Aug. 14 primary. The winner will compete with Feehan to succeed U.S. Rep. Tim Walz, a Democrat who is running for governor.
Music
April 22, 2018
Those close to Prince worried about his use of painkillers for years

Those close to Prince worried about his use of painkillers for years

The star's insistence on privacy may have kept help at bay.
Local
April 22, 2018
Rep. Tom Emmer, left to right, U.S. Senator Tina Smith, and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar, enjoyed a light moment during a ceremony to present the Congre

Tina Smith settles into Senate, but big political challenge looms

Minnesota's newest U.S. senator settles in, raises $2M for campaign.
Don't Miss
April 22, 2018
Tributes from Prince fans adorned the memorial fence outside Paisley Park in Chanhassen on Thursday.

Unfinished requiem: Enigmatic Prince leaves mystery in death

He cherished his privacy. There were a lot of things we didn't know. We certainly didn't have a clue — and maybe he didn't either — that trying to ease the pain would bring his demise.
Local
April 21, 2018

Motorcyclist killed in Dakota County crash

A motorcycle rider was killed Saturday in a crash with a sedan on County Road 50 near Hampton in southern Dakota County, the State Patrol reported.
Local
April 21, 2018
St. Paul School Superintendent Joe Gothard said if the district and its supporters fail to persuade voters to invest more in their schools, "the likel

Chronic deficits dog Minneapolis, St. Paul schools

Districts say state, federal aid falling short, so voters will be asked to come through with more money.
Local
April 21, 2018

Minn. House Republicans release plan to cut state income tax rate

Reduction would be the first in state since 2000.
Local
April 21, 2018
Police in South Padre Island, Texas, said Lois Ann Riess was arraigned early Saturday, April 21, in municipal court and is being held in the Cameron C

Florida seeks extradition of Minnesota grandma accused of killing two

Minnesotan is accused of killing husband, then Florida woman.
Local
April 21, 2018
The scene of a violent crash late Friday in St. Paul that killed a 41-year-old driver passing by and injured a suspect fleeing police. The crash also

Man killed when fleeing suspect slams into his car in St. Paul

After a long day of work at a St. Paul barbershop, Lashay Whittaker headed home to his wife and two children late Friday. He didn't make it.
Minneapolis
April 21, 2018
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey toured the Public Works Department's Traffic and Parking facility on April 10.

Jury still out on Frey as he completes first 100 days in office

Will Mpls. Mayor Jacob Frey's words turn into actions?
Minneapolis
April 21, 2018
A teen speaks with recruiters from Kelber Catering, a local catering company, during the 13th annual Minneapolis Teen Job Fair on Saturday, April 21,

Minneapolis job fair is by teens, for teens

Students meet potential employers face-to-face with real jobs on the line.
Local
April 21, 2018

Northern Minnesota man dies in rollover

A 34-year-old man from Lancaster, Minn., died early Saturday in a single-vehicle rollover in northwestern Minnesota about 20 miles from the Canadian border.
Local
April 21, 2018

Bill Hargis, shepherd of Woodbury's growth, dies at 68

Local
April 21, 2018
A thin ice sign marks the area under the bridge separating Grays Bay and Wayzata Bay. ] (Aaron Lavinsky | StarTribune) Over the course of a particular

Sign of spring: Lake Pepin is first in Minnesota to declare ice-out

Minneapolis
April 21, 2018

When you land safely, you can thank 85-year-old Joseph Killpatrick

Local
April 21, 2018
St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis unveiled a new "mobile town hall" bus he will take throughout the city to bring his weekly town hall meetings on the road.

St. Cloud mayor launches mobile bus to bring meetings right to neighborhoods

Local
April 21, 2018
A circle of covered stalls enclosing a green space is one design idea for a new Rochester Farmers Market, given enough land and funding.

Rochester plants seeds for a new Farmers Market

Plans and funding still vague, but vendors hungry for a home

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