South Metro
June 11, 2019

3 arrested, connected to prolific home burglary spree in many Twin Cities area cities

Neighborhoods in Hennepin, Wright, Sherburne and other counties have been targeted, authorities said.
Local
June 11, 2019

U.S. Foreign Service trailblazer Brynhild Rowberg dies at 101

East Metro
June 11, 2019

Spill draws hazardous material personnel to St. Paul Park sanitation company

Numerous Department vehicles and at least one ambulance is on the scene.
Variety
June 11, 2019
Sen. Walter Mondale and Joan Mondale, newcomers among Minnesota "regulars" at an inaugural ball in Washington.

Walter Mondale still in demand and politically engaged at 91

While the grind of an election campaign is well behind him and his hair is now white, he's still engaged and the demands on his time don't stop.
West Metro
June 11, 2019

Authorities ID man killed in Lake Elmo crash caused by suspected drunken driver

Officials say his blood alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit.
June 11, 2019

Vice President Walter Mondale's influence pervades Minnesota, even in his 90s

While the grind of an election campaign is well behind him and his hair is now white, he's still engaged and the demands on his time don't stop.
June 11, 2019

Wisconsin father denies fatally shooting his teenaged son from Minnesota

A Wisconsin father accused of killing his son from Minnesota has taken the witness stand and denied fatally shooting the teenager.
Minneapolis
June 11, 2019
Somali Museum Dance Troupe members, including Rami Mouhoumed, center, perform the Somali dance called Dhanto.

Somalia beckons back those who left, ambassador says in Mpls.

Ambassador Ahmed Isse Awad says skilled workers and investment are needed for country's "rebirth."
Local
June 11, 2019

Woman killed in head-on crash with semi on Hwy. 65 near Mora

Roads were dry when the crash on Hwy. 65 happened about 1:45 p.m.
Local
June 11, 2019

Kevin Nygren, who spent decades making the Star Tribune better behind the scenes, dies at 60

Local
June 11, 2019
Luis Hummel at his hemp farm in Lanesboro, Minn. "This is war," he said.

Minnesota hemp grower fights state to keep his crop

Luis Hummel of Lanesboro is suing the state Department of Agriculture after it said his crop had too much THC.
Minneapolis
June 11, 2019
This is the Short Line Bridge, which the Midtown Greenway Coalition hopes is its ticket to extending the Greenway all the way to St. Paul.

Midtown Greenway wants bike bridge over Mississippi River

The bike and pedestrian extension into St. Paul would refashion an existing railroad bridge at a likely cost of $7.4 million to $27.5 million.
Minneapolis
June 11, 2019
Sherman Associates provided renderings from the perspective from Washington and Park Avenue of its proposed redevelopment of 205 Park Av.

Mpls. neighbors, council member fight Airbnb-style rentals

The move comes as Sherman Associates proposes using a large portion of a downtown building for short-term leases.
East Metro
June 10, 2019
The former Ford assembly plant site, looking northwest, with the downtown Minneapolis in the background. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startrib

St. Paul opens comment period for Ford site plan

Minneapolis
June 10, 2019
Minneapolis Police Department squad car

Audit finds length of Minneapolis police hiring process is a hurdle in recruiting women, minorities

Issues present hurdle to recruiting women, minority police officers, review finds.
Minneapolis
June 10, 2019
Superintendent Ed Graff spoke to a room a teachers during a meeting at the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers 59 headquarters in Minneapolis, Minn., o

Minneapolis school board delays vote on district's new strategic plan

Minneapolis residents will get more time to weigh in on proposal, officials say.
Minneapolis
June 10, 2019
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Man fatally shot near Mpls. police station was trying to break up fight

The shooting happened behind the Gay 90's — and steps from police precinct.
Minneapolis
June 10, 2019
A light rain fell on the Stonehouse Square Apartments as a car passed by Tuesday.

Minneapolis can enforce law protecting Section 8 holders from discrimination, court rules

City can enforce ordinance protecting tenants from bias, appeals panel rules.
Local
June 10, 2019

Correction, June 11, 2019

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