Minneapolis
December 14, 2018
Carol Becker (shown in 2011) is an elected official in Minneapolis who is trying to do business under the named "WedgeLive," which a blogger currently

Blogger, Minneapolis official settle legal claims over Wedge Live moniker

John Edwards and Carol Becker — an elected member of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation — both claimed victory.
Local
December 14, 2018
The Board of Regents interviewed Joan Gabel, the sole finalist for University of Minnesota president, on campus in Minneapolis on Friday.

U regents set to choose school's first woman president Tuesday

Joan Gabel's two-hour interview with regents was heavier on compliments than tough follow-up questions.
Minneapolis
December 14, 2018

Two new sculptures installed in north Minneapolis parks

One of the pieces was created to honor Prince.
West Metro
December 14, 2018
Ann Merriman (left) and Christopher Olson

Underwater archaeologists research boats that sank in Lake Minnetonka

Couple are state's only licensed underwater archaeologists.
Local
December 14, 2018
Eric Reinbold

Minn. author of anti-government 'handbook' handed five-year federal prison sentence in pipe bomb case

Eric James Reinbold, convicted of possessing illegal homemade bombs, diagramed bomb recipes and wrote of attacking government, 'feminists.'
Don't Miss
December 14, 2018
Laura and Rob Sobiech, whose son Zach's battle with cancer inspired the annual "Clouds' Choir for a Cause performance at the Mall of America, waved as

A choir of voices sings 'Clouds' to boost cancer fight

School choirs, churches choirs, groups and families filled the Mall of America Rotunda with the song made famous by Zach Sobiech before his death in 2013.
South Metro
December 14, 2018
Somali leaders from the Council on American-Islamic Relations of Minnesota, the Muslim Coalition of ISAIAH, and other community members gathered outsi

Workers protest conditions at Amazon's Shakopee center

Somali-American workers cite special challenges at local fulfillment center.
Minneapolis
December 14, 2018
Dozens of shell casings littered the street outside HCMC after a gang shooting on Aug. 26, 2014.

Hennepin Healthcare cuts ties with sheriff, considers armed security

Hennepin Healthcare says shift to private security will be safer, but officials disagree.
St. Paul
December 14, 2018
David Martinez

Former St. Paul City Council candidate charged with posting nude photo of estranged wife

The image was allegedly posted on his campaign website in July.
South Metro
December 14, 2018

Dakota County soon may auction a Mississippi River island in Inver Grove Heights

County officials have received at least five inquiries on how to purchase it.
East Metro
December 14, 2018
The new building at Cedarholm Golf Course in Roseville.

Roseville to seek special exception to get liquor license at Cedarholm Golf Course

City hoped to sell alcohol from recently renovated municipal clubhouse.
Local
December 14, 2018
Justice Wallace, left, and Mario Ross pushed a car out of the snow on Penn Avenue Sunday.

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Local
December 14, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., Vice President Mike Pence, President Donald Trump, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., arg

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Local
December 14, 2018
A team of journalists and a retired Woodbury police officer have followed the Jodi Huisentruit case and held a dedication ceremony in June 2018 for ne

'48 Hours' touts new info in disappearance of Iowa anchorwoman Jodi Huisentruit

No arrests have been made in the Minnesota native's 1995 disappearance.
Minneapolis
December 14, 2018
Kendell Jackson joyfully headed to the navigation center with his girlfriend, Nichole Dauphinais, and her daughter Clarista Johnson.

Mpls. homeless camp starts to empty amid outreach effort

In just the past three days, nearly three dozen people have packed their belongings and moved to a gated compound of large heated tents that will serve as a temporary shelter until more stable housing can be found.
Local
December 14, 2018
Minneapolis police release video of 4th Precinct officers decorating tree

Minneapolis police release video of 4th Precinct officers decorating tree

Two officers decorated the station's Christmas tree with racially offensive items.
Local
December 14, 2018
Joan Gabel, sole finalist for University of Minnesota president, met with faculty, students and the public at a meet and greet before a public questio

Brooks: What do you think a new U president is worth?

Minnesota taxpayers won't know how much the Board of Regents will propose to pay Joan Gabel until a public offer is made, probably next week.
Local
December 14, 2018
Sia Her, Executive Director at MN State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans.

Deportation proposal shakes Minnesota's Southeast Asian refugee community

Trump's deportation effort worries immigrants in Minnesota.
Local
December 13, 2018

Freezing fog creates beauty on dingy, gray day

A phenomenon known as hoarfrost, or freezing fog, turns twigs and branches into works of crystal art.
St. Paul
December 13, 2018
The setting sun illuminated the St. Paul skyline, with city hall on the left, as seen from Harriet Island Park.

New nonprofit to raise money for St. Paul riverfront amenities

The Great River Passage Conservancy aims to help bring several projects and programs to life along the Mississippi River.

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