Local
December 12, 2018
The moon rises in the sky as ducks fly by a light house in Duluth harbor in December 2017.

Duluth gets Christmas love from NY tabloid

The Lake Superior city has 'plenty of that legendary Minnesota nice,' says New York Post.
Minneapolis
December 12, 2018
Pulltabs and other charitable gambling have generated so much revenue to pay off U.S. Bank Stadium's debt that corporate taxes are no longer needed fo

Gambling growth gives boost to U.S. Bank Stadium reserves

As financing projections finally pan out, leaders mull how to handle the surge.
Local
December 12, 2018

Duluth port project receives $20 million grant for highway bridge reconstruction

West Metro
December 12, 2018

Hennepin County Board approves 2019 budget after lengthy protest

Dozens in Hennepin County disrupt meeting, demand an end to technical parole violations.
Local
December 12, 2018
Freezing drizzle has motorists slipping, sliding, crashing

Freezing drizzle has motorists slipping, sliding, crashing

Light fog and freezing drizzle moved into the metro area and the result has been scores of wrecks and spin outs.
Minneapolis
December 12, 2018
Goldy Gopher was the first to sign up to volunteer during the NCAA Final Four tournament in April. It was announced more than 2,000 volunteers will be

Volunteer slots for Final Four in Minneapolis fill up within hours

Those who missed out can still get apply to get on the waiting list by going to FinalFourMinneapolis.com.
South Metro
December 12, 2018

Burnsville employee pleads guilty to stealing $4,900 from city

She used a city credit card to buy an Xbox gaming system, a blender and gift cards.
St. Paul
December 12, 2018
"A brother in arms," said Dan Cramer, a veteran who served 34 years in the Marine Corps and National Guard as he kneeled to pay his respects to Mike (

St. Paul's Rice Street says goodbye to 'Bones'

Neighbors in St. Paul remember Michael A. "Bones" Hartzell as a man who gave much, though he had very little.
Local
December 12, 2018
James Holt Jr. and Nicole Smith-Holt (third from right) rallied at the Minnesota state Capitol on Saturday against the high and rising prices of presc

Soaring insulin prices cause Minn. lawmakers to draft remedies

Many diabetics say they need help, with the price having tripled since 2002.
Local
December 12, 2018
Metro Transit bus

New Minnesota coalition pushes Legislature for public transit money

The time is right, they say, with new state leaders.
Minneapolis
December 11, 2018
The attempt to kidnap an 8-year-old girl happened around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 41st Street and Chowen Avenue S. — just outside Lake Harriet Lower

Man tried to abduct girl, 8, outside Lake Harriet Lower Elementary School

Minneapolis police are asking for the public's help locating the man, described as white, about 50 to 60, with a long black beard.
Local
December 11, 2018
A bald eagle takes flight from a tree near Lake Bde Maka Ska.

Shooting deaths of four bald eagles in Minnesota prompt federal probe

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $2,500 reward for information as the investigation is stepped up.
East Metro
December 11, 2018

Ramsey County approves $738 million budget, tax levy hike

Much of the increased levy will be used to keep up with the rising cost of salaries, benefits and programs.
East Metro
December 11, 2018
Alan Geisenkoetter Jr.

Snowmobiler found guilty of 3rd-degree murder in drunken crash killing boy on lake

It took the jury just four hours to reach a unanimous decision in an emotional case that changed state law long before the trial began.
Local
December 11, 2018
Ex-Target pharmacist wins $570,000 after alleging retailer broke Medicaid rules

Ex-Target pharmacist wins $570,000 after alleging retailer broke Medicaid rules

According to the suit, company allegedly broke rules against auto refilling Medicaid prescriptions.
Minneapolis
December 11, 2018
Mpls. homeless camp residents begin move to temporary shelter

Mpls. homeless camp residents begin move to temporary shelter

Aid workers will help them move into three large, heated tents that will serve as their temporary home until more permanent housing is found.
Stage & Arts
December 11, 2018
Vivian Maier photo, "Self-Portrait, Bedroom Mirror," Highland Park, 1965 ORG XMIT: MIN1401161451312916

Mpls Photo Center settles copyright infringement suit

The estate of Vivian Maier alleged that her work had been misappropriated.
Stage & Arts
December 11, 2018
Olga Viso rebuilt the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, rebricked the old museum building, carved out a new entrance and restaurant on Vineland Place and

Walker Art Center gets a big attendance boost from Sculpture Garden reopening

Its reopening helped extend streak of balanced budgets.
Minneapolis
December 11, 2018
Minneapolis police are combing through witness statements, surveillance video and other evidence to determine what led to a shooting Monday evening th

Police comb for clues in north Minneapolis triple shooting that injured teen in caught in crossfire

No suspects or motive have been publicly divulged.
Books
December 11, 2018
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the audience during a stop on her book tour for "Becoming," in Washington on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018.

Michelle Obama books Xcel Energy Center for her 'Intimate Conversation' tour

The former first lady's memoir has been selling by the millions in its first month.

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