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Suspect spotted with long gun in Brooklyn Park was teen playing 'Senior Assassin'
The game is played by high school seniors who attempt to "shoot" their targets with toy water guns.
Brooklyn Park City Council member censured for 2nd time
Boyd Morson was censured after a 5-1 vote for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and terms of a 2022 censure.
Victim in north Minneapolis shooting identified as man from Chicago
The shooting happened Friday night near 36th and Penn avenues N.
Inaugural Traffic Safety Day coming to the Mall of America
Simulators, speakers, workshops and exhibits are part of the event put on by AARP and Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.
With plentiful sunshine, it will feel like summer this weekend in much of Minnesota
The forecast calls for shorts, T-shirts and highs in the mid-70s Saturday and Sunday in the metro.
Chanhassen High School student arrested after weapons investigation
The 18-year-old student was arrested at the school Tuesday in connection to a traffic stop in January.
This is why weather sirens are sounding today in Minnesota
Sirens will go off at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m. Thursday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Week.
Brooklyn Center surveys residents on the future of parks
Residents can share their thoughts in an online survey open through May 15.
Minneapolis schools buy electric school buses, inspired by students
Students at Whittier International Elementary School wrote letters asking district leadership to buy electric buses. They got to go for a test ride this week.
Brooklyn Park will ask state for $29 million for fire station, community center projects
Brooklyn Park is also looking to expand the Zanewood Recreation Center.
Metro Transit will run shorter trains on light rail lines
The switch from three-car trains to two-car trains begins Saturday. The long-range goal is to increase frequency from 15 minutes to 12.
Eclipsed by clouds: No solar fun for Minnesotans
Looking to see the solar eclipse on Monday afternoon? Head south to Iowa.
Sales of Minnesota's new blackout license plates top 50,000
The new plates featuring white letters and a black background debuted in January.
MnDOT starts work on bottlenecked Hwy. 65 in north metro
Motorists can expect detours and lane closures through mid-November.
A $100K gift jump-starts efforts for new Fridley public arts program
The Fridley City Council will present a resolution Monday to create a city commission to oversee the effort.
Busy Bryant Avenue bike lane could serve as model for the future
It's been described as one of the best new bike lanes built in 2023.
Odds high that clouds will obscure solar eclipse in most of Minnesota
Several weather models suggest it will be cloudy and rainy at 2:02 p.m. Monday, when the solar phenomenon reaches its peak.
Minneapolis shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
The shooting happened just after midnight, according to the Minneapolis Police Department. No arrests have been made.
Future of Northland College in Ashland, Wis., remains uncertain as fundraising effort falls short
The small private liberal arts school, just blocks from Lake Superior, said it needed to raise $12 million by Wednesday to stay open. A decision will be made in two weeks.
Portion of vacant south Minneapolis apartment building collapses in fire
Crews pulled out of the building as part of the roof collapsed on the 500 block of E. 19th Street.
Shipment of fake luxury jewelry seized at MSP
The counterfeit products, if authentic, would be valued at nearly $482,000.
Man charged with domestic assault, other felonies after hourslong Woodbury standoff
A domestic assault led to the standoff that lasted about five hours at the home on Tahoe Drive.
Hennepin County public defender concerned clients will miss court with no rideshare
Chief Public Defender Michael Berger tells the Minneapolis City Council Uber and Lyft's departure will result in more failures to appear, more warrants and more dangerous situations for clients,
St. Paul police investigate fatal shooting in Frogtown neighborhood
No arrests have been made. It's the seventh homicide in the city this year.
MnDOT's 2024 to-do list includes nearly 200 road and bridge projects
The agency released its list of $1.6 billion in projects Tuesday, signaling the beginning of road construction season.
Metro Transit expands fare inspection efforts to bus rapid transit lines
TRIP agents and community service officers will ride the C and D bus lines in addition to the light-rail lines.
Police seek help in finding suspect who damaged 45 trees in Mankato
Damage discovered Sunday morning is estimated at $16,000.
18-year-old jailed in connection with homicide investigation in St. Paul
A man found shot inside an apartment on Marshall Avenue was called in as a suicide.
Twin Cities tourism business braces for impact of Uber departure
As rideshare giants Uber, Lyft prepare to pull out over driver pay dispute with Minneapolis City Council, local tourism industry leaders say lack of transportation options could leave downtown Minneapolis recovery in jeopardy.
Standoff in Woodbury neighborhood ends with man taken into custody
Incident began overnight at a townhome on the 6100 block of Tahoe Road, authorities said.
Search continues for Maple Grove man missing for more than a week
Winston Drepaul was last seen leaving his apartment on March 23.
Two-year Hennepin Avenue reconstruction project begins Monday in Minneapolis
Metro Transit buses will be detoured between 24th and Lake streets.
'Do it for Them' is theme of campaign to end carnage caused by distracted driving
Police across the state will carry out an enforcement and education campaign in April.
Fugitive woman charged after pointing gun at cops and leading officers on pursuit in Carver County
Amanda Lindsey Nelson, of Bloomington, had a warrant out for her arrest from Illinois.
Bloomington woman charged in police pursuit in Carver County
Charges include second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, fleeing police and being a fugitive from Illinois.
Two Delta planes clip wings on taxiway at MSP
No one was hurt when the departing planes came in contact with each other Thursday morning.
Rosemount aluminum recycling firm begins major expansion project
In Minnesota, about half of aluminum beverage containers are recycled.
Robbinsdale school district to interview six superintendent candidates next week
The public is invited to the Robbinsdale School Board's interviews with the candidates, which are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 8:15 a.m.
Travel still tough as snow continues to fall, but the end is in sight
Storm advisories and a warning remained in effect to the north and west of the metro where 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected to fall Tuesday.
Plans unveiled for scaled-back Mall of America water park
The Mystery Cove Waterpark at MOA could open in 2027.
Twin Cities escapes storm's worst as areas north hunker down for more
A winter storm warning remained in effect on Monday for most other parts of the state except the Twin Cities and southern and southeastern Minnesota where snow had begun to transition over to rain as temperatures rose above the freezing mark.
Snowstorm prompts some Minnesota schools to close Monday
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport got a record 8.2 inches of snow overnight.
State opening vehicle inspection station in Brooklyn Center with other sites across state to follow
Demand for inspections is prompting Driver and Vehicle Services to open more locations.
Odds are growing for blockbuster snowstorm to be largest of season in Twin Cities
Early forecasts call for 6 to 10 inches of snow in the metro Sunday as a winter storm watch goes into effect.
Uber tells drivers it's shutting down only Twin Cities service center
A letter being sent to drivers says the company plans to close the Greenlight Hub in Minneapolis on April 15, ahead of its threatened full pull-out on May 1.
Coming to New Hope's Northwood Park: fitness equipment for all
The park will be the first in the north metro suburb to have workout equipment for visitors.
A double dose of snow is coming. Here's what you need to know.
A storm Thursday night to Friday will bring 3 to 7 inches; a more potent system will arrive Sunday.
School bus carrying students rolls over in Scandia, Minn.
Two students on the bus were evaluated for minor injuries; driver cited.
Flying out of MSP for spring break? Here are tips for travelers.
As many as 48,000 passengers will pass through TSA checkpoints on Thursday and Friday, airport officials said.
Twins to honor slain Burnsville first responders at April 4th home opener
Pregame events will include a moment of silence and scoreboard video for police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter/paramedic Adam Finseth.
Half marathon added to Twin Cities Marathon Weekend events
The 13.1-mile TC Half Marathon for More will cost $ 135 to enter, plus a $365 tax deductible donation.
St. Louis Park Public Schools selects new superintendent
Carlondrea (Carla) Hines will start in the west metro school district July 1.
Spring arrives tonight, and it's bringing cold and snow with it
Windchills near zero Wednesday will be followed by a pair of snowmakers Thursday and Sunday.
Bill aims to reduce State Fair gridlock and improve transit options
Legislation authored by Rep. Rick Hansen, DFL-South St. Paul, calls for a 100% increase in transit options over 2023 levels.
After UnitedHealth cyberattack, officials warn of scam calls seeking personal information
Officials say health care providers will not call to ask for credit card numbers, banking or other financial information.
Two found dead after fire on Red Lake Reservation
The FBI and officials from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating.
Stuck or stalled on a train track? Get out and away from your vehicle fast
Nearly 30 vehicles got stuck on light-rail tracks in the Twin Cities last year.
Pine County is now Minnesota's fastest growing as the state population remains stable
The state's population of 5,737,915 last year was up 0.4% from 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau said.
Target is making a major change to its self-checkout lanes
A pilot led to the change going into effect Sunday at nearly 2,000 stores.
Man dies after being shot in St. Paul's Dayton's Bluff neighborhood
No one has been arrested. The death is the fourth homicide in the city this year.
Crystal's Rockford Road Library is set to reopen, with eco-friendly features and a celebration
A $7.3 million renovation is nearly complete and the library will reopen in early April.
South Dakota Gov. Noem sued over social media video praising Texas dentist who fixed her teeth
Travelers United called the video a "misleading" and "deceptive" advertisement.
Man charged with attempted murder in standoff with police in Oakdale
The St. Paul man faces seven counts in connection with the hours-long standoff with police.
Mosquitos are getting an early start, but numbers may be down this year
A lack of snowmelt and unseasonable warmth is getting the biting and swatting season started early, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says.
Suspect who fired shots at police arrested after standoff in Oakdale
A woman and baby who were with the suspect were unharmed and moved to safety, police said.
Five teenagers arrested in connection with robbery spree in Minneapolis
Four boys and a girl, ages 13 to 15, are accused of robbing two people and driving a stolen car.
Delta Air Lines' business is soaring; CEO expects busy summer travel season
Nine of the airline's busiest sales days of all time have occurred in the past 10 weeks, chief exec Ed Bastian says.
Lake Minnetonka's 1878 record for earliest ice-out date stands
Some bays were still frozen over Monday, meaning ice-out wasn't complete — but boaters were out nevertheless, more than a month before the sprawling lake's average ice-out date.
One shot at apartment building on St. Paul's East Side, gunman at large
Police went to an apartment building on the 1100 block of Westminster Street about 3 a.m. Monday on a call about a shooting.
Vice President Harris coming to the Twin Cities on Thursday
Her stop in Minnesota is part of the White House's "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour.
Lack of snow has state roads looking quite trashy
MnDOT sent out crews to clean up part of I-94 in Minneapolis that was especially bad
3 teens arrested after school resource officer is kicked in the head at Fridley High School
The officer suffered "severe harm" and was taken to a hospital.
Metro Transit will run Northstar trains for Twins, Vikings games this year
The popular service will run for all weekend, weekday afternoon games and on Memorial Day and July 4.
July 4th fireworks will return to downtown Mpls. for first time in 5 years
The pyrotechnic show "Red, White and Boom" was last held in 2019.
Minnesota weather watchers, take note: National Weather Service looking for more volunteer weather observers
The NWS is looking for people to join the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network and help provide a better understanding of storms' impact.
