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October 8, 2019
A cow moose is spotted on Isle Royale National Park.

Too many moose? Michigan lawmakers push for hunt on Isle Royale

The proposal comes about a year after the Park Service began the controversial move of introducing more wolves to the island, bringing the wild canines in from Minnesota, Canada and the park's home state of Michigan.
Local
October 8, 2019
Travelers made their way through the TSA security at Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, Thursday, May 23, 2019 in Bloomingt

Beginning today, passengers can use all security lines at MSP

Both security checkpoints now open to all, in time for next week's MEA school break.
Duluth
October 8, 2019
Former UMD women's hockey coach Shannon Miller and the university have reached a settlement in her discrimination lawsuit against the school.

UMD, former women's hockey coach reach settlement

Shannon Miller and the former women's basketball coach and former softball coach at UMD sued the university in federal court in 2015 alleging gender and sexual orientation discrimination and retaliation.
Minneapolis
October 7, 2019
Although overall crime in Minneapolis is down long term, violent robberies and assaults downtown this summer put business leaders on high alert.

Detention sought for young repeat Minneapolis offenders

Policy change meant to address Mpls. crime wave.
West Metro
October 7, 2019

Genealogy detective found millions of dollars for lost heirs

Minneapolis
October 7, 2019
Mari Mansfield, right, a special education assistant at Roosevelt High School, cheered at a rally on June 12, 2019, for higher wages for educational s

School aides leaving Mpls. for better paying districts, union says

District leaders say union's demands would add $35M over two years to budget.
St. Paul
October 7, 2019
Police investigated the scene where one person and a child were found with gunshot wounds after a vehicle rollover on Sunday in St. Paul.

Man found shot in overturned SUV in St. Paul's West Side dies

Man driving SUV when he and his son were shot; no arrests so far.
Local
October 7, 2019

Judge bars release of list of former Scout leaders accused of misconduct

The confidential list of 1,500 accused of misconduct was part of a civil case settled in 2014.
Local
October 7, 2019

Harvey Hummel, beloved Robbinsdale biology teacher, dies at 89

Don't Miss
October 7, 2019
Corcoran Police Officer Perry Rowen purchased a "Cops for Trump" t-shirt at the Minneapolis Federation building, Monday, October 7, 2019 in Minneapoli

Police union sells 'Cops for Trump' T-shirts, after uniform ban

Lt. Bob Kroll, head of the officers' union, posted the T-shirt image on his personal Facebook page, saying the shirts will be for sale starting Monday.
Minneapolis
October 7, 2019
Minneapolis City Council Member Abdi Warsame said his proposed Africa Village mall would add to the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ &#

Despite vocal opposition, plans move ahead for Somali mall

Council Member Abdi Warsame says the Africa Village mall could include a clinic, housing, a space for youth programming and more. Critics say his efforts to build the center in the Cedar-Riverside area is a political maneuver.
Minneapolis
October 7, 2019
Trucker and triplex owner Moises Romo got some help from the children of his Kenyan tenants while doing yard work in the Frogtown neighborhood of St.

Twin Cities property tax hikes take biggest bite in less wealthy areas

Mpls., St. Paul proposals could bring 15% increase to some poorer areas.
Local
October 7, 2019
Stacey Vogele cared for her 18-year-old daughter, Tana, who has a severe neurological disorder and suffers from seizures.

A Medicaid waiver system so confusing that families hire guides

West Metro
October 7, 2019
Grounds crew prepared Target Field for Game 3 of American League Division Series between the Twins and the Yankees.

At end of first decade, Target Field has what it needs: A winning team

Monday's game against the Yankees is only the third postseason home game ever to be played at Target Field; the first two, in the ballpark's inaugural 2010 season, were consecutive losses to the Yankees.
Local
October 7, 2019
PCA Nora Clark looks in on Scott Semo while Ramsey County. Semo had a massive brain hemorrhage in 2001 and requires intensive medical care.

High-stakes assessments upend lives of families with disabilities

A few hours can shape the rest of the year for Minnesota families. High-stakes disability assessments deliver critical help, or despair.
St. Paul
October 7, 2019
Police investigated the scene where one person and a child were found with gunshot wounds after a vehicle rollover on Sunday in St. Paul.

Man, 4-year-old boy shot in St. Paul found in overturned SUV

A man and a 4-year-old boy were shot as someone opened fire on their SUV, which then crashed and overturned in front of a St. Paul apartment complex Sunday night.
Local
October 7, 2019
President Trump spoke at a 2018 rally in Rochester. Trump is bringing his campaign to Minneapolis on Thursday, focusing on many of the same problems h

Trump rally in Mpls. follows his attacks on big cities, Democrats

On Thursday, Trump will bring one of his signature rallies to downtown Minneapolis, ground zero of U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's district, where the urban-rural divide underlying his attack will be on full display.
Local
October 6, 2019
Weeds grow in the center median along Washington Avenue near 10th Avenue S. in Minneapolis.

Roadside weeds are a peeve, not a priority, in Minneapolis area

Local
October 6, 2019
More Homer Hankies should arrive in Twin Cities today

More Homer Hankies should arrive in Twin Cities today

Demand has exceeded expectations, with more than 200,000 sold so far

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