North Metro
June 25, 2019

Ex-Columbia Heights teacher, coach sentenced for sexually assaulting former pupil

Ex-Columbia Heights middle-school teacher recorded acts on video.
St. Paul
June 25, 2019
Workers shucked ears at the Minnesota State Fair Corn Roast in 2017.

Minnesota State Fair job fair aims to fill 500-plus jobs. No, taste tester isn't one of them

Want to serve food, take tickets or clean up? The big fair's job fair is July 10.
Local
June 25, 2019
FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., sits with fellow Democrats on the House Education and Labor Committee during a bil

State GOP lawmaker calling for ethics probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar

GOP state Rep. Steve Drazkowski also was behind campaign finance complaints.
Duluth
June 25, 2019
The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Tuesday ordered a review of the state's handling of a key water quality permit for PolyMet Mining.

Appeals court orders review of 'irregularities' in PolyMet permit

Ruling raises additional questions about the proposed copper mine on the eve of PolyMet's shareholder meeting in Toront
Minneapolis
June 25, 2019

Suspected serial rapist receives 10 years in prison in Mpls. cold case

Suspected serial rapist was convicted in 1983 killing of Lorri Mesedahl, 17.
Local
June 25, 2019

Stillwater plans to use eminent domain to add downtown parking

City officials plan to add more parking spots and a municipal parking ramp.
Minneapolis
June 25, 2019
Thor Cos. out as partner in Minneapolis riverfront development

Thor Cos. out as partner in Minneapolis riverfront development

The firm shut down its construction arm amid lawsuits and other issues.
Local
June 25, 2019
Attorney General Keith Ellison spoke at an inclusivity forum on Friday, June 21, in Fergus Falls, Minn.

Ellison says he'll defend abortion restrictions in state statutes

Some wondered how state attorney general, an abortion-rights advocate, would respond.
Minneapolis
June 25, 2019
Vanessa Del Campo read with her daughter Regina in their Minneapolis apartment. She is one of the tenants who received a payout in a class-action sett

Tenants who fought Minneapolis landlord for years get a windfall

They endured years of infestation and disrepair before the settlements
Minneapolis
June 24, 2019
"I believe people are very scared," Ayde Vasquez, a Mercado Central store owner, said on Monday in Minneapolis. Vasquez, of Colombia, said she believe

'There is no safe space,' Latinos say, as threats of ICE raids linger

Business is down in a thriving immigrant hub in Minneapolis and residents are on high alert as President Trump steps up his threat of deportations.
West Metro
June 24, 2019
"Nothing confounds me or disappoints me more than that tax bill," U.S. Rep. Dean Phillips said Monday at a meeting with foundation officials at Cargil

Minnesota foundations speak out about effect of tax law changes

With individual giving down, nonprofits struggle with how to move forward.
Local
June 24, 2019

Lawmaker calls on state legislative auditor to investigate handling of PolyMet permit

He says review expected to start immediately.
Minneapolis
June 24, 2019

Southwest High in Minneapolis gets new leader with big goals

Valerie Littles-Butler will take the helm on July 1.
Local
June 24, 2019
Residents in the Twin Cities' northern and western suburbs had the longest commutes in the state, while those rural western Minnesota had the shortest

Shortest commute in Minnesota? Morris. Longest? Isanti and Stanchfield

One study found 25% of American quit their jobs because of a bad commute
St. Paul
June 24, 2019
City Council Member Kassim Busuri, left, was sworn in by City Clerk Shari Moore at St. Paul City Hall on Feb. 6, 2019 in St. Paul. Busuri, a local edu

St. Paul council member asks for 'compassion' after release of anti-gay comments

St. Paul Council member asks for compassion over old remarks against gays.
St. Paul
June 24, 2019

Man shot in head at St. Paul gas station last week dies

West Metro
June 24, 2019
North Metro
June 24, 2019

Family identifies bicyclist fatally hit last week by Northstar commuter train

The Minneapolis man was hit in Fridley and found dead in Coon Rapids.

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