Local
September 9, 2019

U.S. Bank Stadium manager Patrick Talty leaving for Indianapolis job

Patrick Talty has booked venue's events since 2015.
Local
September 9, 2019
Rep. Collin Peterson

Gun debate back front and center as Congress returns today

Minnesota's 10-member congressional delegation splits predictably along party lines over guns, with Rep. Collin Peterson the notable exception.
West Metro
September 9, 2019

Brooklyn Park woman charged with killing son after locking him in garage in winter

She's accused of locking 8-year-old in a garage overnight in February.
Duluth
September 9, 2019
Equipment and rail cars from the mine's LTV Steel processing days.

EPA broadens scope of its probe into PolyMet water permit

The EPA's findings from the PolyMet case will be incorporated into a nationwide audit.
Local
September 9, 2019
Building materials for a home under construction sat near several already inhabited homes in Inver Grove Heights last year.

'Cookie jar' e-mail inflames debate over Minnesota cities' permit fees

Builders say message is proof that cities are overcharging them.
Minneapolis
September 9, 2019
The University of Minnesota is proposing to buy the Shriner's Hospital on the bluffs of the Mississippi in Minneapolis for $22.5 million. The U intend

U eyes Shriners site in Minneapolis for child brain health research center

$55 million plan is to turn the property into a research site for children's brain health.
Local
September 9, 2019
"I think we are turning a page and hopefully the problems we had for over a decade are behind us," state Rep. Frank Hornstein said Monday, Sept. 9, as

Legislators: 'We have turned the corner' on troubled MNLARS system

Legislators hope MNLARS replacement can reduce wait times, mistakes.
St. Paul
September 9, 2019
St. Paul Public Library Director Catherine Penkert read a book during children's story time at the Highland Park Library on Tuesday, Sept. 9.

St. Paul Libraries face 2020 cuts just as traffic begins to climb

Per capita spending has dropped, and St. Paul is now below average for the seven-county metro. At the same time, the libraries are providing more services — the 2020 budget includes money for a full-time social worker, citywide reading program and Wi-Fi hot spots.
Variety
September 9, 2019
An artist's rendition of new gallery space envisioned by the Minnesota Museum of American Art in the Cass Gilbert-designed arcade of the Endicott Buil

Minnesota Museum of American Art gets $1.5M grant for St. Paul expansion

It is among six Knight grants meant to energize downtown St. Paul.
Local
September 9, 2019

Pedestrian hit by Green Line train in St. Paul

It was not immediately known how serious the pedestrian's injuries were.
Local
September 9, 2019

Bill Killian, who led efforts to create Willow River State Park, dies at 100

Local
September 9, 2019
Drivers used new left turn lanes on northbound Wooddale Avenue at Excelsior Boulevard in St. Louis Park on Wednesday Sept. 4.

Dual left-turn lanes near St. Louis Park's Miracle Mile draw mixed response

Minneapolis
September 9, 2019
Ivan Davis, 9, sprays Sellu Ensay, 8, with water during National Night Out block parties in the Folwell neighborhood.

Neighborhood group pushing back on more Mpls. control

Residents in the revived Folwell neighborhood association want to show city officials that the groups can rebuild themselves from the ground up –without municipal oversight.
North Metro
September 9, 2019

ATV driver killed in crash in Linwood Township

The victim, 35, was not wearing a helmet when he hit a tree, authorities said
South Metro
September 9, 2019

Three injured when distracted driver hits pedal bar in Minneapolis Saturday

Two people on the party bike were injured and taken to Hennepin County Medical Center.
Local
September 9, 2019
Student producers Marko Milosevic and Tanita Cronk work on the "Finding Your Place" podcast, an effort by faculty and students in the Minnesota State

New Minnesota-made podcast offers student advice on college survival

New series is designed to help first-generation students.
Local
September 9, 2019
Mason jars for an informal kernel poll of presidential candidates at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines on Aug. 9. The crowded and divided Democratic c

As parties court small-dollar donors, undecided Democrats back multiple candidates

West Metro
September 8, 2019
Protestors and mourners shut down I-494 W for about half an hour to protest police shootings and honor Brian Quinones who was shot and killed by polic

Man livestreams chase before fatal encounter with Edina police

Up to 12 minutes of the pursuit, which ended in Richfield, was livestreamed on Facebook.
Local
September 8, 2019

Fargo man fatally crashes ATV while searching for brother who had done same minutes earlier

Neither had on helmets, and "alcohol is a factor in both crashes," a patrol statement read.
North Metro
September 8, 2019
The crash involving the westbound BNSF Railway train at Northdale Boulevard and 119th Avenue N. occurred late Saturday. Credit: Coon Rapids Fire Depar

Driver, child flee car just before it's hit by train

An adult and child watched the vehicle go up in flames near an LPG tanker car in Coon Rapids.

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