East Metro
October 17, 2018
The docks were full of boats in White Bear Lake, Minn., on August 10, 2018. Water levels at White Bear Lake are at a five year high, since turning int

White Bear Lake groundwater pumping sustainable, Minnesota DNR says

The DNR has completed a court-ordered study, which shows that irrigation bans would have little effect on water levels.
Local
October 17, 2018
The Minnesota State Capitol in the evening sun.

Minnesota State system has big funding request in exchange for tuition freeze

The system is planning to seek $246 million more in state dollars over two years.
West Metro
October 17, 2018
Chief Deputy Hennepin County Attorney David Brown held a press conference to address a police officer’s misconduct and the possibility of reope

First of many criminal cases dismissed in wake of Eden Prairie police officer's misconduct

County attorney expects 33 cases to be affected; defense lawyer says could be more.
Minneapolis
October 17, 2018
Security checked IDs at the front door of Aqua nightclub in 2014. After three were shot inside the club early Monday, Minneapolis is considering revok

Minneapolis may yank license of Aqua nightclub after shooting

City inspectors had warned the club about its security precautions, council member says.
South Metro
October 17, 2018

Gilbert Baldwin, business owner and passionate photographer, dies at 69

Baldwin died Sept. 19 at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville a month after his cancer was diagnosed.
Local
October 17, 2018
FILE - In this March 12, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson speaks during an interview at the Capitol in St. Paul. Swanson's ca

Minn. AG Lori Swanson sues insulin makers for alleged price-gouging

The lawsuit accuses manufacturers of price-gouging patients who have diabetes.
St. Paul
October 17, 2018
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter poses for a selfie in front of demonstrators for a $15 minimum wage.

Mayor Melvin Carter joins rally for $15 minimum wage in St. Paul

The proposed ordinance was on the City Council agenda for the first time Wednesday.
Local
October 17, 2018

Motorist killed in head-on crash in southern Minnesota construction zone

The crash occurred when a driver missed a lane shift on Hwy. 60 in Watonwan County.
Local
October 17, 2018

Police ID wrong-way driver killed in collision with semi in St. Cloud

The crash occurred on County Road 75.
West Metro
October 17, 2018

Buffalo woman charged with burglary after fleeing in deputy's squad car

Law enforcement from three agencies pursued the stolen squad car along I-94.
Minneapolis
October 17, 2018
David Campbell

Onetime Mpls. cop convicted of sexually abusing teen in hotels, squad car

Prosecutors say David Campbell warned her not to report him, threatening to shoot her in the head if he got in trouble.
Local
October 17, 2018
Angel and Carl Larsen, owners and founders of Telescope Media Group, stand in front of family and friends outside the Federal Courthouse in Saint Paul

St. Cloud couple's bid to deny wedding videography to gay couples is argued before appeals court

Telescope Media case seen as a potential U.S. Supreme Court challenge.
Local
October 17, 2018
Sen Karin Housley

Brooks: Karin Housley blew a chance when Facebook hot take re-emerged

We're three weeks from Election Day and Minnesota is running on outrage.
Local
October 17, 2018
A computer-based practice ACT English test is displayed on a computer monitor in 2015.

Minnesota's ACT scores remain steady, among best in the U.S.

Minnesota's average declined slightly but not enough to alter its best-of-the-nation standing.
Local
October 16, 2018
Quinton Hill, 7, lost movement in one arm last month due to a mysterious syndrome known as acute flaccid myelitis. Treatment at Children's Hospital fo

Minnesota reports seventh case of polio-like illness

Lab tests are helping authorities rule out suspected causes of acute flaccid myelitis.
Local
October 16, 2018
Surrounded by supporters, Jaylani Hussein, Executive Director, CAIR-MN announced a Minnesota-based report which he said detailed an anti-Muslim propag

Report by Minnesota groups condemns anti-Muslim rhetoric

The report is critical of both Democrats and Republicans.
Minneapolis
October 16, 2018
U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts left, answered a student's question following his conversation with Prof. Robert A. Stein at Northrop Auditorium on Tu

Amid political turmoil, judiciary maintains independence, Chief Justice John Roberts says in Mpls.

The U.S. chief justice discussed law and veered away from the Brett Kavanaugh hearing during appearance at Northrop Auditorium.
Minneapolis
October 16, 2018
Melvin Broom raised his hands in praise during worship time as Herris Heidenreich, center, led the song "Power in the Blood" at the weekly fellowship

Ex-prisoners program expands, faces wary neighbors in Mpls.

FreedomWorks is expanding from a 15-bed building it recently sold in north Minneapolis to a remodeled nursing home campus that could one day serve as many as 180 men and women.
Minneapolis
October 16, 2018
Homeless residents of a large homeless encampment stay warm by a fire Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis committee approves using $1.5 million in redevelopment funds to relocate homeless camp

Local
October 16, 2018
Rep. Keith Ellison at a press conference in August 2018.

Judge denies Ellison's petition to keep divorce file sealed and redact 'sensitive' information

The file is expected to be made public Wednesday.

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