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Sen. Nicole Mitchell off committee assignments while case under review
The Minnesota DFLer was arrested earlier this month in an alleged burglary attempt. She also will be removed from caucus meetings although she is expected to vote in the meantime.
North Oaks withdraws request for density exemption from Met Council
Met Council staff members said the planned development didn't meet density requirements and that granting North Oaks an exception could set a bad precedent.
Falcon Heights, St. Anthony move toward renewing police partnership severed after killing of Philando Castile
The vote was unanimous in Falcon Heights but not St. Anthony, where one council member expressed concern about cost, quality of service and culture.
Good Samaritans rescue driver from fiery I-94 crash in St. Paul
No injuries were reported in the wreck, though the driver was taken to Regions Hospital for evaluation.
What St. Paul gardeners need to know about the city's new boulevard garden rules
Raised boulevard planters have long been common in St. Paul — but not technically permitted until this year. As gardening season begins, a look at the new rules.
Shop the curbs for free on Trash to Treasure Day in White Bear Lake
City and White Bear Lake Township residents are encouraged to put items they don't need on the curb on April 27 for others to take for free.
Downtown St. Paul property values down, residential values up
Four takeaways from this year's Ramsey County Assessor's report.
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.
Two dead in Benton County after UTV crashes with pickup
The two vehicles had been driving in opposite directions on Ronneby Road. Witnesses said the UTV had been driving in the middle of the road at highway speeds.
Jury: Nicolae Miu guilty of reckless homicide in Apple River stabbing
The St. Croix County jury convicted Nicolae Miu, 54, of reckless homicide for fatally stabbing Isaac Schuman, 17, at the popular recreation spot in western Wisconsin. He was also convicted of recklessly endangering the safety of four other people he stabbed.
North Oaks seeks Met Council density rule exception for new neighborhood
North Oaks staff wants the neighborhood off septic systems and says the city faces unique circumstances. Met Council staff says allowing the change could set a precedent.
Should Mounds View need voters' permission to move to city-organized trash collection? Voters decide Tuesday
Amid a monthslong battle over organized collection, Mounds View voters will decide Tuesday whether their approval will be required to move to a city-organized trash collection system.
3 injured in shooting at Lions Park in Golden Valley
Neighbors called 911 to report gunshots early Sunday.
Edina promotes sustainable shopping with accessory swap event
The April 12 event at the Edina Senior Center is the first of its kind for the city, which has previously hosted popular clothing swap events.
AI-powered curbside compost program expands to Woodbury, Oakdale and other Washington County communities
Compostable food scraps can be placed in special bags and then tossed in the trash; it's later sorted by AI-powered robotic arms at the Recycling & Energy Center in Newport.
Two police officers injured in hourslong standoff in Burnsville
The incident occurred less than two months after two Burnsville officers and a firefighter-paramedic were killed following a standoff.
Passenger dies in Brooklyn Park crash, driver arrested
Charges were suspicion of criminal vehicular homicide.
How Wisconsin could decide the 2024 presidential election
Already considered a presidential swing state in recent elections, Wisconsin is considered one of just a handful of battleground states in the 2024 presidential election.
Roseville considering ban on foam take-out containers
Other metro cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park have already shifted to rules requiring greener to-go containers; Roseville is seeking public feedback on the idea.
At packed meeting, Three Rivers Park Board backs plan to help Silverwood Park survive and thrive
Neighbors and fans spoke about site's significance in their lives amid discussion about its future.
Former casket factory on St. Paul's University Avenue gets new life as affordable housing
The century-old building was built as a factory and showroom for the St. Paul Casket Co. It now contains 55 apartments available to people making less than the area median income.
Choo Choo Bob's to close St. Louis Park location, reopen at St. Paul's Union Depot
The popular train-themed store will close its current location March 24 before returning to St. Paul, where it had operated until 2020.
A wrongful conviction casts doubt on former Ramsey County medical examiner's methods. It's not the first time.
A new lawsuit adds to questions of whether Dr. Michael McGee used sound science to investigate deaths in Minnesota over a career spanning four decades.
Extension of Bruce Vento Regional Trail in White Bear Lake planned for late 2024
The expanded bicycle and pedestrian trail will help users connect to more metro-area trails.
Swans are dying in Vadnais Heights' Sucker Lake Channel — and county leaders have figured out why
Ramsey County Parks and Recreation is looking for residents' ideas and anglers' help to protect the birds, who they say are being poisoned when they eat fishing tackle containing lead.
St. Paul's Midway neighborhood still waiting for renaissance around Allianz Field
A playground and sculpture garden are coming to United Village soon. Excitement over the site's potential has been tempered by frustration over pushed-out and scaled-back plans.
Why does Maplewood have such an odd shape?
The suburb bordering St. Paul is home to one of Minnesota's largest companies — and that's not an accident.
What should Roseville name its newest park?
The city is seeking the public's input as it decides on a name for a new park on County Road B, across from Midland Hills Golf Course.
Burnsville police officer Paul Elmstrand had a sense of duty — and humor — from an early age
Elmstrand, 27, was killed along with two colleagues responding to a domestic violence call.
No snow, but North St. Paul will be blanketed with snowman sculptures
The Ramsey County suburb is set to get more versions of its signature snowman sculpture, decorated by Minnesota artists and placed around the city.
Ross, Five Below stores coming to Sun Ray Shopping Center on St. Paul's East Side
Last fall, a third of square footage in Sun Ray was available for lease. Neighbors and officials have complained of what they saw as disinvestment in the center.
Two Burnsville cops, paramedic shot and killed; gunman dead
The first responder was trying to help one of the wounded officers when shot, police said. The shootings happened after an hourslong standoff following a domestic abuse call.
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'They are our heroes': Officers, paramedic slain in Burnsville remembered
Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and paramedic Adam Finseth were shot and killed responding to a call Sunday.
Falcon Heights, St. Anthony consider renewing policing partnership, seek residents' feedback
The two cities' policing agreement ended in 2017 after a then-St. Anthony officer shot and killed motorist Philando Castile.
Judge orders Mounds View to negotiate in good faith with trash haulers in proposed move to organized collection
Mounds View residents will vote on a charter amendment that would require voter approval to go to organized trash collection April 9.
Edina police help deliver healthy baby boy
Police and fire were dispatched to a "spur-of-the-moment" birth.
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Minnesota State Patrol steps up DWI enforcement over Super Bowl weekend
Last year, law enforcement made 300 DWI arrests on Super Bowl weekend.
Road to baggage claim re-opened after damage at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
The road to the Terminal 1 baggage claim was closed late Saturday after a truck hit and damaged an overhead sign.
St. Anthony names new police chief
Incoming chief Jeff Spiess says his department has worked to "grow and get better" since the shooting of motorist Philando Castile by a then-St. Anthony Police officer in 2016
Falcon Heights will continue policing contract with Ramsey County Sheriff
The city is considering alternatives, including a new partnership with St. Anthony Village, a city that it cut policing ties with after Philando Castile's traffic stop death in 2016.
Stolen Kia crashed into Minneapolis police squad car
The driver also sped down the wrong side of Lowry Avenue and hit an Audi. No arrests have been made.
Willmar, Minnesota, police shoot man, BCA investigating
The man who was shot has been hospitalized. He allegedly threatened a 911 caller and then an officer with a knife.
Rep. Phillips places distant third in South Carolina Democratic presidential primary
The Minnesota Democrat got less than 2% of the vote.
Valentine's Day deal: Free weddings at the Ramsey County Courthouse
The county is joining other Minnesota counties in providing free weddings to a limited number of couples on Feb. 14.
Residents of 18 Minnesota counties may have been affected by data breach
Social Security numbers were compromised along with other sensitive information in a ransomware attack, according to Clay County.
Minneapolis shooting leaves teen with severe injuries
A man was arrested in the case early Sunday morning in Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.
Minnesota county's sensitive information compromised in ransomware attack
The attack on a Clay County network may have taken Social Security numbers.
Pedestrian injured in hit-run in South St. Paul
The driver reportedly fled, and the victim was taken to a hospital.
Adoption fee for cats, dogs lowered or eliminated as Minneapolis shelter seeks to make space
Pet adopters will still need to pay city licensing fees.
Meet Ashes, the Roseville Fire Department's therapy firedog-in-training
The silver lab puppy will help first responders and people displaced by fires.
HmongTown Marketplace expanding to second location at former Maplewood Mall Sears
A grand opening for the site could come as soon as May of 2025.
Lake Elmo crash kills 5-year-old St. Paul girl
Morgan Rae Petersen was in a stalled car with two others on Hwy. 36 when an SUV struck it from behind.
Fatal Edina crash believed to be caused by medical incident
A 42-year-old Lester Prairie man died in the incident Sunday morning on Highway 62 east in Edina.
Metro counties launch campaign to bust myths about recycling
Six metro area counties have launched a whimsical campaign to bust myths about recycling ending up in a landfill.
Ramsey County approves sale of land at former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site
The $12.7 million deal is with Ryan Companies, which plans to develop the 40-acre parcel for business, manufacturing or other commercial use.
U of M dance team goes viral with 'Dream On' routine at competition
The University of Minnesota team also danced to the Aerosmith song in a legendary 2004 performance.
Man arrested after allegedly shooting at Minneapolis police officers
The incident was connected to an assault on a woman in south Minneapolis, police said.
East metro housing, Minneapolis distillery expansion among projects receiving state cleanup funds
Six Minnesota communities are receiving a combined $2.15 million in contamination cleanup and investigation grants from the state Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Catalytic converter thefts ebbed in 2023 in Twin Cities, suburbs
A drop in metal prices and a theft ring bust, as well as state and local efforts to curb theft, may all be at play in the decline.
Arden Hills approves more housing at former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site
Density at the 427-acre former superfund site, one of the last large undeveloped pieces of land in the metro area, has been a point of conflict.
Letter carriers raise alarm over assaults, call for protections
Letter carriers rallied in front of the downtown Minneapolis post office on Sunday to call for increased protections amid attacks.
Minnesota Wildlife Rehab Center has batty end of year; saves big brown bat colony
The man who found the hibernating bats carefully removed them and drove them more than two hours from Miltona to the center in Roseville.
How to get tickets to watch Minnesota's new professional women's hockey team play
The Professional Women's Hockey League franchise plays its first home game Saturday at Xcel Energy Center.
'Still here': Boosters say St. Paul's Grand Avenue is alive and well despite Pottery Barn, other retail closures
Members of the neighborhood business association say they think recent closures are more a sign of a rapidly changing retail landscape than a moribund Grand Avenue.
Is wrapping paper recyclable? How to handle holiday debris
The holiday aftermath raises many questions for well-intentioned Minnesotans about what is trash and what can be recycled.
Little Canada may change name of Savage Lake, considered offensive to Native Americans
Representatives of the Little Canada Historical Society say that "Lake Métis" would better honor the area's history.
Four arrested in Isanti County shooting death
The 42-year-old victim was found dead Dec. 13
Woman held after man stabbed to death in south Minneapolis
A 46-year-old man was found stabbed to death around 8 a.m. Sunday morning in Minneapolis. A woman was taken into custody.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by SUV in Park Rapids
The woman driving the car told authorities she thought she had hit an animal. She continued driving, returned and then left after seeing emergency response at the scene, later following up with 911.
Pedestrian dies in Crow Wing County crash
A 30-year-old woman died after being hit by a car in Garrison Township.
Woman dies in Anoka County crash
Her SUV veered into oncoming traffic and collided with another SUV. The second driver was hospitalized in stable condition.
Maple Grove woman to plead guilty in mother's death
Nicole Mari Wobbeking, 50, agreed to plead guilty to charges of second-degree manslaughter. Her mother died after Wobbeking pushed the older woman down steps and beat her.
Man allegedly was stabbing woman when police arrived in Marshall, dies after shots fired
Officers were responding to a domestic disturbance call. The woman is in critical condition after being airlifted to a Sioux Falls hospital.
Man badly injured in apparent bar fight turned shooting in northeast Minneapolis
The early Saturday shooting occurred on the 500 block of East Hennepin Avenue. No arrests have been made.
