May 21, 2018

1-year-old boy struck, killed in Maplewood as family members park vehicles

Maplewood police say they're investigating the death of a 1-year-old child.
Local
May 21, 2018
Millerville farmer Henry Schecher was involved in a shootout over property ownership that left a neighbor dead. Schecher was later exonerated, but not

Evidence was buried in 1888 murder in Millerville

By the time word of the buried gun finally surfaced, a young, hard-luck, one-armed farmer had been locked up in Stillwater prison for seven years.
Local
May 21, 2018
Metro Transit bus with the Planned Parenthood advertisement.

'The Birth Control Bus' in the Twin Cities causing concerns

A Metro Transit bus shrink-wrapped in hot pink is making the rounds this spring and attracting lots of attention, not surprisingly. But one Drive reader noticed it in St. Paul for another reason.
Local
May 21, 2018
Adrienne Frank was fired amid treatment for oral cancer. Said a legal expert, "12 weeks is not a lot for people with a lot of cancers."

As more cancer patients survive, workplace protections fall short

It's unclear how many cancer patients lose employment because they're not ready to return to work. But studies show that just 40 percent are back at work within six months.
Minneapolis
May 21, 2018
The Minneapolis skyline, including: IDS Center, Foshay Tower, Capella Tower, Ameriprise Financial Center, Campbell Mithun Tower, AT&T Tower, 33 South

As Mpls. touts density, push back comes from its residents

Economists agree that cities can stabilize the cost of housing by loosening zoning to allow more construction in more places. But the city's argument for affordability has been rebuffed by many homeowners.
Local
May 21, 2018
Ecolab has taken an even greater presence on the St. Paul Skyline in the building that formerly had the name Travellers. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@start

St. Paul's population grew more than any Twin Cities locality last year

Capital City beat Minneapolis for first time in a decade
Local
May 21, 2018
Troy Traut, left, and Jacob Larson

Charges: 3rd provocation was deadly for firefighter beaten outside Minn. bar

Video from bar in Forada shows suspects trying to provoke a fight before the attack led them outside.
Local
May 20, 2018

Last working day of the 2018 Legislature

Coverage of the last working day of the 2018 legislative session, with lawmakers needing to have all bills passed by midnight.
Local
May 20, 2018

Driver hits farm implement west of Twin Cities after dark and dies

A car struck the back of a farm implement on a highway west of the Twin Cities, killing the car's driver, authorities said Sunday.
Local
May 20, 2018

Star Tribune launches redesigned, updated news app

The new app works on Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.
East Metro
May 20, 2018
Anthony Brooks, a freshman at White Bear high's north campus, released a largemouth bass he caught while fishing White Bear Lake Thursday.

Fight over groundwater pumping follows White Bear Lake ruling

Cities are contesting restrictions on groundwater permits.
East Metro
May 20, 2018
Blake A. Lindahl

Dealer sent to prison for supplying fatal heroin dose to Oakdale man

"The opiate crisis in this country has claimed another victim," County Attorney Pete Orput said in a statement.
Local
May 19, 2018
Prekindergarten children sat down to a dinner of fruit cocktail, pizza and milk at First Choice Child Care Center in Minneapolis.

Somali child-care providers push back vs. fraud, terror allegations

Past misdeeds of day-care providers fed mistrust, legislative inquiry
East Metro
May 19, 2018
Shelter director Renee Quimby, with Myla, said "the bird has to like the owner" before it can be successfully adopted.

Forest Lake sanctuary is a lifeline for abandoned pet parrots

Sanctuary, which recently moved to Forest Lake, tries to pair stranded parrots with suitable new owners.
West Metro
May 19, 2018
Mark Haase

Mark Haase beats Mike Freeman for DFL endorsement as Hennepin attorney

Freeman plans to be on the ballot in November regardless of the endorsement vote, his son said.
Minneapolis
May 19, 2018
U.S. Bancorp has tried to gain national notoriety from its sponsorship of the Vikings football stadium and a leader in promoting February's Minneapoli

U.S. Bank Stadium bird study reaches midpoint, with results due next year

Vikings and state pay $300K to study danger posed by building's glass walls.
Local
May 19, 2018
A memorial grew on the porch of the townhome where 7-year-old Keyaris Samuels accidentally shot himself with a loaded handgun discovered in the home.

Brooks: That one thing you like? Not happening at Minnesota Legislature

This end-of-session horse trading and arm twisting comes at a price.
Minneapolis
May 19, 2018

Pastor, caregiver Ethel Johnson-Lee, who opened her home to those in need, dies at 92

In her late 50s, she graduated from the University of Minnesota despite never having attended high school.
Local
May 19, 2018
Charred remains of Sherburne County camp building. ORG XMIT: bmyhxfdzD_ADnH3OtzGu

Volunteers to discuss future of Sherburne County camp

Arsonist set fire to the camp's main building, causing $200,000 in damage to the historic White Building that was kitchen, dorm and meeting space.
Local
May 19, 2018

Minnesota briefs: DNR adds restrictions on use of firewood in parks

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