The Edwin H. Gott passes under the Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth.

Two major Duluth tourist attractions need millions in repairs

Both the Aerial Lift Bridge and the DECC are city priorities for state bonding money this year.
Local

With shortage of investigators, majority of Minneapolis arsons go unsolved

April 13
Three homes once standing on the 2800 block of 14th Avenue S. in Minneapolis were demolished after a fire officials deemed arson. Few arsons have been
More than 200 fires were intentionally set in 2022 and 2023, but only a handful resulted in criminal charges.
Local

Two dead in connection with apparent assault in Chanhassen

April 13
Pictured here is a badge for the Carver County Sheriff's Office in 2015.
The Carver County Sheriff's Office said the incident appeared to be isolated and of no threat to the public.
Local

Health care summit draws scores of American Indian youth to learn about medical careers

April 13
Nearly twice as many young people attend this year than last, organizers said.
Politics

Assisted suicide in Minnesota? Critics point to Canada as cautionary tale.

April 12
Proposed medical aid in dying legislation promises to be an ongoing issue in Minnesota, where some in the disability community fear being devalued or coerced.
Local

Brooks: The end of the line for Minneapolis' longest-serving bus driver and the start of a new adventure

April 13
Veteran Metro Transit bus driver Melanie Benson bids a fond farewell to the job she loved.
Local

Minnesota Muslim leaders see uptick in conversions, especially since Israel-Hamas war

April 13
"It's really tapping into the humanity of people," said one local imam of the response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
High Schools
April 15
Drew Rogers, shown celebrating a home run for Mounds View in the Class 4A quarterfinals last season, is playing for an Arizona high school this season

Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves

Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
April 15
Clockwise from top: Jake Quinn of Cretin-Derham Hall, Paul Jones II of Cretin-Derham Hall and Josh Donna (10) of Mahtomedi.

Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet

College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
St. Paul
April 15

Police searching for St. Paul home intruder who raped, robbed woman

Investigators have processed the scene in hopes of finding crucial evidence.
West Metro
April 15
Thousands of people attended the open house, showcasing cars of every make and type at the AutoMotorPlex in Chanhassen, August 6th, 2011. People are i

Friend heard money, relationship woes from man tied to Chanhassen killing who took his own life

Daniel Balto was a "person of interest" in the death of Erik Berger, who investigators say was stabbed and shot.
High Schools
April 15
Tyler Gandrud of Anoka won the Bunker Hills Invitational with a 5-under-par 67.

Prep Athletes of the Week: Anoka golfer wins at the head game, too

Tyler Gandrud secured the Bunker Hills Invitational title as his coach helped him "minimize the mental interference."
Local
April 15
Minnesota State professors are asking lawmakers to strengthen their academic freedoms, saying they’re troubled by restrictions passing in other part

Minnesota State professors ask lawmakers for more academic freedom protections

Union leaders say they're worried about restrictions passing in Republican-led states, where lawmakers are limiting what professors can teach about race, gender, other issues.
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Business
April 15
Playschool Child Care teacher Emily Lawson, center, plays with toddlers and preschoolers in her care Tuesday, April 4, 2023 in Maplewood, Minn. AARON

Minnesota child care providers struggle to fill more than 700 open positions

Difficulty finding qualified employees means fewer children served, including more than 2,000 unavailable child care slots statewide, a new survey showed.
Local
April 15
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Deputy shoots wanted man during arrest in Montrose, sheriff says

The deputies used "less than lethal" measures before shooting, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Politics
April 15
Mike Lindell, CEO of MyPillow, is photographed in Newport Beach, Calif., on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. ]

Supreme Court says no to Lindell's request for hearing on cellphone confiscation

The MyPillow founder's phone was seized in a Hardee's drive-thru.
South Metro
April 15
John Keeley, left, and Matthew Jansen of Municipal Builders Inc. pour concrete at the site of the water treatment plant Monday in South St Paul.

Several south metro cities tackling elevated radium levels

Inver Grove Heights, Savage and South St. Paul are dealing with high radium in their water supply, using a range of short-term fixes and expensive solutions.
Local
April 15
There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. The Red Lake and White Earth nations opened shop shortly after Gov. Tim Walz

This is the first 4/20 that weed is legal in Minnesota. How can you celebrate legally?

There are only two dispensaries in the state that sell marijuana flower. But THC-infused drinks and other edibles offer alternatives.
Politics
April 15
The sun shines on the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, as Gov. Tim Walz and top legislative leaders continued their budge

DFL faces backlash for endorsing House candidate accused of harassing GOP incumbent

Judd Hoff has a long criminal history, including felony second-degree assault for wielding a machete during an argument.
Minneapolis
April 15
Smoke from the building fire on East Hennepin Ave. emerges on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Small fire atop Masu Sushi and Robata in Minneapolis leaves dining spot uninhabitable

The fire on Sunday afternoon was quickly extinguished, according to the Minneapolis Fire Department, but left the popular Japanese restaurant uninhabitable for the time being.
Local
April 15
Law enforcement from various local agencies saluted officer Jacob Spies upon discharge in August from North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale af

Man, 19, pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting of Minneapolis police officer

The 19-year-old admitted to firing a dozen shots Aug. 11.
Local
April 15

Authorities ID woman fatally stabbed in downtown Duluth

It is believed to be an isolated incident between people who knew each other.
Local
April 15
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith eulogizes Walter Mondale during a memorial service for the former Vice President.

Sen. Tina Smith says American women 'won't be conned' by Trump on abortion

The former president says states should decide their own abortion laws as the U.S. Supreme Court considers a case that would curb the availability of some drugs.
Rochester
April 15

Police chase ends in Cannon Falls with driver fatally shooting himself, officials say

The 30-mile chase began after police officer's vehicle was rammed by the suspect, officials said.
Running
April 15
Star Tribune Vikings reporter Ben Goessling competes in the Hot Dash 10K on March 23 in Minneapolis. He will run his first Boston Marathon on Monday.

Training for Boston Marathon during a never-ending Vikings season

Interviews, free-agent signings and NFL injuries interrupted Vikings reporter Ben Goessling's training to prepare for the race. So how did he prepare to run in today's race?
Minneapolis
April 15

Gunfire from vehicle in Minneapolis wounds 3 people, 1 critically; 2 suspects arrested

The gunfire erupted shortly after 8:50 p.m. Sunday in the 1800 block of N. Lowry Avenue, police said.
Minneapolis
April 14
Sonya Hesse and Silvio Pardron take a selfie together on the Stone Arch Bridge on Sunday, the final day before half the bridge closes for construction

Sunday is the last day to cross Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge for a while. Here's what to know.

Pedestrians and cyclists will be able to use half the Stone Arch Bridge at a time during the two-year construction process of one of Minneapolis' most distinct landmarks.

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