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Half of jury seated in murder trial of accused Hwy. 169 road-rage shooter
Defense recently filed several motions to dismiss indictment, aiding and abetting charge.
Jury selection in fatal Hwy. 169 drive-by shooting underway
Judge expects trial to begin next week after jury seated by Friday.
Metro briefs: Students send blankets to Ukraine
Any day now, Ania Nolan hopes to hear good news from Ukraine. The Hudson, Wis., resident sent three boxes of blankets to the war-torn country…
Incoming Golden Valley police chief poised to enter a department in transition
Virgil Green to lead a department that's losing officers and facing an outside investigation.
Man arrested in suspicious death in Minneapolis
When Minneapolis firefighters were called to an apartment fire Sunday morning, there were no signs of a fire but they found the body of a…
Metro briefs: 3 more contaminated home wells found in Andover
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) found three more homes with private wells in the city's Red Oaks neighborhood contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical.The agency…
After frat hazing left son brain damaged, Eden Prairie family fights for accountability
Attorney says anti-hazing laws aren't enough to prevent the dangers of hazing and excessive alcohol consumption.
St. Louis Park approves $4 million in relief for residents hit by water main breaks
The same water main broke in the Texa-Tonka neighborhood May 21 and June 3.
Weekend art fairs return to the Twin Cities
Edina's annual fair kicked off a summer of events after a two-year COVID hiatus.
2 dead in Minneapolis shootings near Loring Park, Little Earth
No arrests have been made in either case.
Metro briefs: Critical fracture closes historic Stillwater courthouse
Washington County officials temporarily closed the county's Historic Courthouse this week after the discovery of a fractured truss, one of four that support the 152-year-old…
Yard waste service halted in 7 metro cities due to staffing
The suspension by Waste Management comes days after a storm swept through the region and many homeowners fired up the lawn mowers for the first time.
Suburbs' increase in violent crime is mostly in a few metro cities
A Star Tribune analysis of data from 50 Twin Cities suburbs shows violent and property crimes jumped notably in some communities last year. But most metro-area suburbs saw little or no increase.
Metro briefs: Thompson Lake reopens after wastewater spill
Dakota County's Thompson Lake has reopened to the public after a wastewater spill. The county closed Thompson County Park lake access on May 16, after…
St. Louis Park approves relief for residents furious over massive water main break
The unprecedented emergency affected 55 homeowners who said the city's response wasn't good enough.
Carl Bradley, Twin Cities R&B musician, dies at 73
Bradley belonged to the first R&B group said to find crossover success with white audiences in the Twin Cities.
Testimony underway in trial for Buffalo Allina clinic attacker who killed 1, injured 4
Prosecutors say he planned the ambush; defense says he was a desperate man.
Minneapolis North High principal will stay on through school year
It's a reversal of a district announcement Friday that Monday would be Mauri Friestleben's last day.
Water main break floods 40 St. Louis Park homes
City officials say the main flows underground through a sanitary sewer, but the break didn't contaminate the water supply.
Flooding closes trails, campsites in Voyageurs National Park
The park also announced it is reinstating its indoor mask mandate.
Man dies in overnight shooting in north Minneapolis
The homicide marks the 36th in Minneapolis this year.
Metro briefs: Dakota County releases plan for Veterans Memorial Greenway
Dakota County shared plans for its Veterans Memorial Greenway project — a 10-foot wide, multi-use trail that connects Lebanon Hills Regional Park and the Mississippi…
Robbinsdale City Council censures member for drunken hit-and-run crash
Tyler Kline damaged two squad cars as he fled police while driving the wrong way on Hwy. 100 in January.
Minneapolis proposes $1 million in federal funds to add 200,000 trees
Minneapolis is proposing $1 million in American Rescue Plan funds to expanding the urban tree canopy.The money will jump-start the Green Minneapolis Climate Resiliency Initiative…
State Patrol launches summer weekend enforcement initiative
The Minnesota State Patrol launched a high-intensity patrol over fishing opener weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area, and troopers throughout the summer will target a…
DFL endorses Moriarty, Witt for Hennepin County Attorney, sheriff
Runner-up for county attorney said he will not suspend campaign
Ferris wheel fight and lockdown halts Northtown Mall carnival
Police say 100 kids fled the carnival and ran through the mall.
Metro briefs: Eroding Shakopee riverbank gets federal funding
A project to stabilize the eroding banks of the Minnesota River in Shakopee has received $3.5 million in federal funding. Representatives from the city, Scott…
Wrong-way driver kills two Park Rapids brothers
An outpouring of grief and support for the family flooded social media.
Brooklyn Park man dies in Roseville rollover crash
Speed played a factor in the crash, according to the State Patrol.
Wildfires burn in Blaine, NW Wisconsin
Residents were evacuated in a northwestern Wisconsin blaze while crews battled an 80-acre fire in Blaine.
Metro briefs: Nature center welcomes new bison herd
A herd of bison will return May 21 to the Belwin Conservancy for their summer stay, with a festival planned for the day of their…
Hennepin County attorney candidates talk child protection, police accountability in forum
A seventh candidate, Jarvis Jones, entered the crowded race to succeed Mike Freeman.
Heeding residents, Edina City Council rejects Rosland Park for new fire station
The station instead will be built at an office site on W. 76th Street.
After two-year hiatus, MayDay returns with a mix of old and new
An unsanctioned celebration took place at Powderhorn Park while hundreds gathered at the reimagined MayDay festival outside Four Directions Family Center.
Shakopee Amazon workers walk out to demand higher pay, time off for Eid
The Muslim holiday is celebrated with a feast to break monthlong fasting.
Anoka County jail inmate's death under investigation
The inmate was found dead in his cell Thursday morning.
Victim of Friday morning Minneapolis shooting identified
Two men were arrested shortly after the shooting in north Minneapolis.
Metro briefs: Minnetonka considers affordable housing project
A proposed affordable housing project that would bring a dozen townhouses and two single-family houses to the Minnetonka Mills neighborhood is getting mixed reviews from…
Hundreds of dead fish wash up on Lower Penn Lake in Bloomington
The DNR says 15 other lakes throughout the metro area have reported similar winterkills after ice-out.
Shooting between St. Cloud roommates leads to arrest
It's unclear who fired the gun during the argument.
Inver Grove Heights man dies in Eagan crash
State Patrol will release the identity of the 24-year-old later this week.
Man charged in Bloomington bank robbery; suspected in another
The man was caught with much of the cash still on him, according to the charges.
Fire in historic Bayfield, Wis., building displaces 8
Northern Wisconsin firefighters responded to a fully engulfed apartment building Saturday, a total loss that displaced eight tenants. The Bayfield, Wis., volunteer fire department shared…
St. Paul woman, 18, dies in southern Minnesota car crash
State patrol reports she was not wearing a seatbelt.
Coon Rapids couple fatally shot on coastal highway in Mexico
The Oaxaca Post reported that the victims were traveling in a truck with Minnesota license plates in Puerto Escondido when people on motorcycles shot them.
Metro briefs: Brooklyn Park officer named Negotiator of the Year
Brooklyn Park police officer and crisis negotiator Andrew Tolbert has been named the Special Operations Training Association's Negotiator of the Year.Tolbert won the award for…
Hopkins' Mainstreet named to the National Register of Historic Places
The commercial district, which includes 32 buildings, is now eligible for state and federal tax credits.
New Bloomington police chief wants to advocate for people without a voice
After three years serving as assistant commissioner with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Hodges will be sworn in Monday as Bloomington's new chief.
A year after Wright's killing, his family continues fight for justice
Monday marks the anniversary of Daunte Wright's killing by a Brooklyn Center police officer.
Second St. Paul man charged in fatal shooting of ex-Central High basketball star
The 19-year-old admitted to concealing the gun his brother allegedly used to kill Dion Lamarr Ford Jr.
St. Louis Park will add drones to public safety operations
Two tethered drones, purchased for $50,000, will have a variety of uses from police and fire to mapping and marketing.
Former St. Paul Central basketball star fatally shot during robbery attempt
The suspect allegedly attempted to rob Dion Lamarr Ford Jr., and the two exchanged gunfire.
One dead, five wounded in four overnight shootings in Minneapolis
Police said on Sunday that one victim had died and two suspects had been arrested.
Silver Lake fire chief strikes accident victim with emergency vehicle
Woman taken to North Memorial with life-threatening injuries.
Metro briefs: Farmington leaders appoint new city administrator
The Farmington City Council has appointed Lynn Gorski, former assistant city administrator, to fill the city administrator role.Gorski will replace City Administrator David McKnight, who…
Richfield Mayor Maria Regan Gonzalez, citing family and new job, won't seek second term
The state's first Latina mayor says she wants to focus on her family and new job.
Edina firm joins NYC yellow cab debt relief after protest convoy comes to Minnesota
The cabbies traveled 1,200 miles to make their case.
NYC taxi drivers convoy to Minnesota to protest Edina investor's HQ
Drivers demand relief from medallion loan debt.
Crews clean up 50-gallon diesel spill on I-94 in Minneapolis
A semi truck with a hole in its fuel tank leaked while traveling north on I-94. The Minnesota PCA and truck company are responsible for cleanup.
Talks resume between Mpls. school district, teachers union
Talks continued throughout the day as both parties expressed optimism.
Minneapolis teachers strike standoff intensifies as talks stall
No negotiations on Wednesday as texts between district official, union president are publicized.
Mpls. district says school likely to extend into June to make up for strike losses
Representatives from the district and the union are continuing negotiations in search of contract agreements.
Minneapolis school district makes 'final' wage offer for education support professionals
Move could mean more than $10 million in budget cuts for the next school year.
Woman shot and killed in Lowry Hill neighborhood ID'd
Police say an argument in a car escalated into gunfire.
Metro briefs: Scott County libraries stop charging late fines
Scott County libraries have stopped charging late fines for overdue materials. The county previously charged daily late fines for overdue books and other materials as…
Students hold sit-in at district office; food service workers say they have deal
Both sides said some progress was made this week.
Edina High students walk out of school in protest sparked by racist video
The students were asking for set punishments for racist acts and for more diversity in student government.
Golden Valley launches police probe after mayor apologizes for 'inappropriate' remarks
A half-dozen residents at the meeting objected to the investigation and the fact that the police administration fund will pay for it.
Brooklyn Center officials agree to leave Daunte Wright memorial, plan for new one
The city was planning to tear the memorial down but decided otherwise after a meeting Tuesday with the Wright family.
Residents upset over Edina clear-cutting 6 acres of trees from beloved urban forest
In addition to 300 individual tree removals, a 6-acre forest was razed for a flood mitigation project.
Daunte Wright's family demands that Brooklyn Center memorial stay
The memorial on 63rd Avenue N. and Kathrene Drive is where Wright was killed April 11, 2021.
