Here are the top-read viral stories published by the Star Tribune in 2017. Stories are ranked by a combination of page views and social shares, likes and comments.
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Minneapolis
Woman killed in two-vehicle crash in north Minneapolis
Officers responded to the intersection of N. Washington and Dowling avenues, just east of Interstate 94, around 9 p.m.
West Metro
Son says Irwin Jacobs struggled with health before he shot wife, self
Mark Jacobs said, "I so wish he had been able to reach out and share his thoughts so we could have helped him."
North Metro
Squad car strikes pedestrian in Brooklyn Center intersection
An emergency responder on the scene said the officer was driving "at least 40 miles per hour."
Minneapolis
Use-of-force expert: No force, not even Taser, justified in Noor's fatal encounter with Damond
Witnesses said Justine Damond was shot because of bad decisions; defense questions their credentials.
South Metro
Minn. law enforcement gets crafty to fight distracted driving
The unusual tactics come during a three-week statewide crackdown on distracted driving that ends April 30 as well as the run-up to the state's new law in August.
