South Metro
January 20, 2019
Cars were warned last March before driving on an ice road.

Three cars break through ice Saturday, prompting warnings

Authorities are warning people to use caution.
high schools
January 20, 2019
Trump flag fallout: Jordan team pulls out of MLK Day game in Minneapolis

Trump flag fallout: Jordan team pulls out of MLK Day game in Minneapolis

Jordan was to have played Minneapolis Patrick Henry at the invitational event hosted at Minneapolis Roosevelt, but Jordan feared "something happening to the players."
Local
January 20, 2019
Demolition has begun on the historic Albany Roller Mills, which was sold for redevelopment last year and is likely to become mixed-use office space.

Minnesota's historic Albany Roller Mills closing up shop

Changes in agriculture and years of wear lead to teardown.
Local
January 20, 2019
Maeve Sheridan, a sex assault victim: "There are ways to step in before and after."

University of Minnesota focuses on bystanders to fight sexual assault

The effort, which costs more than $740,000 in its first two years, culminates this academic year with a public awareness campaign and workshops.
West Metro
January 19, 2019

Man dead after officer-involved shooting at St. Louis Park apartments

Incident at Louisiana Court Apartments began as a call on a domestic dispute.
Local
January 19, 2019
Fifth-grader Khadra worked with Kyrstin Tenjack, a special education assistant, at Howe School in Minneapolis.

Minnesota schools facing 'crisis level' in special-ed funding

School administrators say the mandate's growing financial burden is threatening their ability to provide the same for all students.
Inspired
January 19, 2019
After she got home from work, Jamie Hendricks restocked the shelves of the Little Free Pantry she maintains in front of her home in St. Paul's North E

Inspired by Little Free Libraries, a free pantry helps feed hungry neighbors in St. Paul

North End resident's corner cabinet helps feed neighbors in need.
Local
January 19, 2019

Former Kasson police officer pleads guilty to sexual assaulting 3 girls

Julio Baez, 52, of St. Charles, Minn., had been charged in Rice, Dodge and Olmsted counties with criminal sexual conduct against the three victims.
Local
January 19, 2019
In this image made from a pool video by KSTP-TV, Jake Thomas Patterson, 21, who is accused of abducting 13-year-old Jayme Closs and holding her captiv

How did Jake Patterson's life lead to Jayme Closs?

Alleged violent acts in northwestern Wisconsin leave family, friends with questions.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2019
The new vinyl listening room on the third floor of the Minneapolis Central Library, on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019.

Minneapolis Central Library opens vinyl listening room to share collection

The library hosted the first event in its new "Vinyl Revival" series, which aims to bring attention to the thriving audio format.
Local
January 19, 2019
SPCO percussionist tuned his drums before rehearsal began Thursday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com New tax law changes

Twin Cities nonprofits report no drop in donations after first year of tax changes

In first year of new rules for giving, the negative effect that some had feared has not materialized.
St. Paul
January 19, 2019
Women's March draws 4,000 to State Capitol in St. Paul

Women's March draws 4,000 to State Capitol in St. Paul

Bundled-up marchers rallied for LGBT rights, immigration reform, violence prevention and more.
South Metro
January 19, 2019

Dakota County to hire officer to regulate commercial trucks

As commercial vehicle traffic increases in Dakota County, so does the need for enforcement, officials say.
Variety
January 19, 2019
A Delta Air Lines jet takes off from Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport MSP.

Holiday weekend, charter flights combine for long lines at MSP

Flights to "sunny destinations" contributed to a busy Saturday for travelers and TSA employees.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2019

Steamy love letter tarnished the legacy of a late-1800s Minneapolis pastor

The Rev. Malchior Falk Gjertsen became ensnared in a scandal that would cleave his congregation and cloud his legacy of good deeds.

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