Good Samaritans rescue a driver from fiery I-94 crash in St. Paul

Driver pulled from burning car on I-94 in St. Paul thanks good Samaritans for saving his life

Sam Orbovich, 71, said he is alive because "heroes" rushed to his aid.
Local

First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins

April 22
Defendant Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, right, walks into United States District Court with his attorney Edward Sapone during the first day of jury selection
More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Local

Tip sparks new search for Blaine woman who went missing 30 years ago

7:08am
Tamara Colleen Bradley
Tamara Colleen Bradley was last seen leaving her job in Minneapolis on Sept. 30, 1994.
Business

Minnesota AG sues Fridley dealership, alleging deceptive sales practices

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Keith Ellison's office claims Midwest Car Search often targeted Spanish-speakers.
Local

House fire north of St. Cloud kills man, 76

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There's been no word of a cause for the blaze at the home in Benton County.
Local

Meet the West Sider taking the helm at Neighborhood House, helping new arrivals find a better life

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Since arriving from Iowa in 1990, Janet Gracia has dedicated herself to St. Paul's West Side.
Local

An Isanti wedding venue closed without warning. Now these couples have 'nowhere to go.'

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Community rallies to help after the Circle B wedding venue closed without warning or refunds.
Minneapolis
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The marquee of the Egyptian Theatre appears during the Sundance Film Festival, Jan. 28, 2020, in Park City, Utah. The Sundance Film Festival may not a

Minneapolis considers bid to host Sundance Film Festival

Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.
Local
2:06pm
August Golden was killed in the August 2023 mass shooting at the DIY punk venue Nudieland.

Teen suspect in Nudieland mass shooting arrested on murder, assault charges

The teen is charged with murder and six counts of felony assault.
West Metro
12:39pm

'Human error' behind Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert that was mistakenly sent countywide

The sheriff's office said it has identified the step in the process that led to the mistake.
Wolves
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Crazy traffic and foot traffic occured at 5th street and North 1st Ave, in downtown Minneapolis because of Get Motivated seminar at the Target Center

Going to Wolves or Twins tonight? How to get there (and maybe avoid traffic).

The games at Target Center and Target Field start 10 minutes apart. Here are some tips for navigating downtown traffic.
High Schools
12:13pm
The Football Film Federation is offering high schoolers free entry to a training session in which they'll use the latest video technology to learn the

Focusing on bringing football film into frame

High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation at the Radisson BLU on April 28.
Local
12:02pm
Northrop Mall on the Twin Cities campus, shown in 2015. The University of Minnesota police arrested nine people after a pro-Palestinian encampment set

University of Minnesota police arrest 9 after pro-Palestinian encampment set up on campus

Protests are happening at colleges across the country, including Columbia and Yale universities. University leaders face pressure to both support free speech and protect students.
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Politics
11:40am
Sen. Nicole Mitchell, DFL-Woodbury, seen here on the first day of session, was charged with first-degree burglary on Tuesday.

DFL state senator charged with first-degree burglary in break-in at stepmother's home

Sen. Nicole Mitchell's arrest could cause political complications for Democrats, who control the Minnesota Senate by a one-seat margin.
Election
11:00am
Steve Boyd said he’s running for his first political office because he believes the GOP and Congress need more outside voices.

In heated western Minn. GOP congressional primary, outsiders challenging incumbent

U.S. Rep. Michelle Fischbach has a solidly conservative voting record. But Steve Boyd, a Christian conservative who has never held public office, is gaining traction as an outsider.
Local
10:07am
Demonstrators march to the Sandburg Education Center during A Youth for Unity rally and march before an Anoka-Hennepin school board meeting on Monday

Showdown over DEI programs threatens Anoka-Hennepin schools budget

Conservative board members say they will veto the budget unless the district drops several DEI measures, spurring protests.
High Schools
10:05am
East Ridge coach Brian Sprout and the Class 4A defending state champion Raptors land at No. 7 in the first Metro Top 10 baseball rankings of the 2024

Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.

Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Wolves
7:43am
The "whiteout" at the Wolves-Suns playoff game Saturday got fans into the game early.

Souhan: Wolves fans made Game 1 special. Now bring on Game 2.

The playoff opener was performance art, the kind of event that creates and rewards fans, bolsters optimism and banishes traditional Minnesota pessimism. "It was awesome," Chris Finch said
Variety
7:30am
Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."

Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others bring us gorgeous new picture books

The subjects range from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
North Metro
April 22

Robbinsdale shelter-in-place alert accidentally sent countywide

Authorities say Hennepin County mistakenly sent out a shelter-in-place alert countywide that was supposed to be sent to only one block in Robbinsdale for a domestic incident.
Business
April 22
Craig Cohen, developer of Keg & Case Market, inside the market in 2018. He filed for bankruptcy Friday, claiming $11.6 million in liabilities.

Developer of St. Paul's Keg & Case food hall declares bankruptcy

Craig Cohen listed the W. 7th neighborhood project when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with more than $11 million in liabilities.
Outdoors
April 22
Federal officials have decided not to list sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Wildlife agency: Sturgeon won't go on endangered species list

In a decision welcomed by Minnesota's fishing community and the DNR, the Fish and Wildlife Service said it won't list lake sturgeon under the Endangered Species Act.
East Metro
April 22
Surveillance footage shows an armed man pointing a handgun at police following a standoff outside the Target store in Woodbury. Police shot the man, a

Armed man shot during standoff with police outside Target in Woodbury

The shooting occurred late in the morning in the parking lot, police said.
Local
April 22
St. Paul
April 22

St. Paul man who fatally shot man in pickup, later shot another man gets 25 years

The second victim was taking his family to church, according to prosecutors.
High Schools
April 22
Angela Proper of St. Agnes is 7-0 with a 1.47 ERA this season.

Prep Athletes of the Week: Pitcher and her team perfect together

Angela Proper is 7-0 for the St. Agnes softball team, accounting for all but one of her team's victories. She also has a .586 batting average.
Election
April 22

GOP battle for nomination in Minnesota's Second District in Congress could head to August primary

The race has bitterly divided Republicans over who is best to take on DFL incumbent Rep. Angie Craig this fall.

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