The state says more than 2 million Minnesota households received a rebate check.

What should you do if you're eligible for a Minnesota tax rebate but it didn't arrive?

Revenue officials say nearly $1 billion in rebates have been sent to more than 2 million Minnesotans.
Local

Grand jury returns first-degree murder charges for Madeline Kingsbury's ex-boyfriend

October 2
A photo of Madeline Kingsbury stood at the front of a room alongside law enforcement during a news conference at the Winona City Hall in June.
A grand jury has indicted Adam Fravel on two counts of first-degree murder in the death of the mother of his two children.
Politics

Have ideas for Minnesota's new flag and seal? Now's your chance to submit them.

October 2
The Minnesota state flag and seal are getting an update after the Legislature created a commission last session.
A commission to redesign both is calling for submissions this month and will select one finalist for each.
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Abigail “Abby” Anderson

Woman admits being high when pickup left street, killing former U athlete

The victim, Abby Anderson, was the sister of Gabriele "Gabe" Grunewald, an elite middle-distance runner at the University of Minnesota who died of cancer in 2019.
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All told, Minnesota school districts are asking voters across the state to weigh in on $1.6 billion for construction, technology, safety upgrades and

South Washington County school district voters to decide on millions for renovations

The slimmed-down request, a year after the district's voters rejected a much larger request, is one of dozens of school district ballot questions this fall.
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Boe Boe

Meet the St. Paul refugee who went into real estate rather than policing — after realizing he didn't like the sight of blood

Boe Boe hopes to help other families navigate the home-buying process.
Local
October 2
Editorial cartoonist Mike Thompson will move from a full-time role at the Star Tribune to a freelance position.

Star Tribune eliminates editorial cartoonist position

The news outlet will hire the current cartoonist on a freelance basis.
Vikings
October 2
The commemorative purple and white plates come with a $30 fee on top of the regular license plate charges.

Coming in 2024: New state license plates with a Vikings design

Skol brothers and sisters can purchase the plates for an extra $30 beginning in January. The official announcement is today.
Local
October 2

BCA releases new details after undercover deputies shot Granite Falls man

Two deputies with the Swift County Sheriff's Office are on administrative leave after one fired his rifle, the other a Taser.
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Minneapolis
October 2
Minneapolis police body camera video showed an injured and handcuffed Jaleel Stallings in May 2020.

Mpls. City Council rejects $145K PTSD claim by former officer involved in beating

Sgt. Andrew Bittell was among dozens of officers who severed ties with the department while their disciplinary cases for misconduct were still pending.
Politics
October 2
Legislative Auditor Judy Randall is requesting information about the appointment process from the governor’s office.

Auditor opens initial look into failed cannabis director hiring

Erin DuPree, a self-described cannabis industry entrepreneur and hemp shop owner, stepped down a day after Gov. Tim Walz appointed her after a Star Tribune report revealed she had sold illegal products at her hemp store.
St. Paul
October 2
Ben Peters showed Brianna and Thomas Williams a triplex in St. Paul’s North End in August 2019.

Duplexes, townhomes, cluster developments: What to know about St. Paul's proposed zoning changes

St. Paul is considering eliminating single-family-only zoning, with the goal of boosting the city's housing stock.
East Metro
October 2
A new park along the St. Croix River needed a name, but the one the Stillwater City Council chose — Lumberjack Landing — has drawn complaints from

Petition asks Stillwater to rename new Lumberjack Landing Park, rejecting 'cartoon' take on history

The Stillwater City Council will take up a motion to reconsider the name at its meeting Tuesday.
Outdoors
October 2
Officials start to take down infrastructure for the 10-mile race in Minneapolis on Oct. 1, 2023. The Twin Cities Marathon and 10-mile race were cancel

Climate change spiked heat that canceled Twin Cities Marathon, climatologist says

The muggy 92-degree weather was more than 40 degrees hotter than ideal for running, race officials said.
West Metro
October 2
Former plastic surgeon Christopher Kovanda, who lost his license to practice medicine in Minnesota, last practiced at this location on Excelsior Boule

Charges: Ex-doctor awaiting sexual mistreatment sentencing causes crash while drunk in Minneapolis

Christopher Kovanda's blood alcohol content was measured at the scene at 0.214%, according to the charges.
Local
October 2
A passenger boarded a Northstar train at Target Field station in August 2020.

Transit agencies to offer extra service for Twins playoff games

The Twins host Toronto in the wild-card round Tuesday and Wednesday at Target Field, and Thursday if a third game is necessary.
Local
October 2

Jurors acquit Hudson, Wis. man in connection with death of one of his infant twins

His defense attorney said soon after charges were filed that his client was innocent.
St. Paul
October 2

Ex-volleyball coach at St. Paul Como Park charged with sexually assaulting one of his players

The encounters occurred behind the school and elsewhere, according to the charges.
North Metro
October 2

Newly released autopsy results call Fridley baby's death in March a homicide; no arrests announced

The 5-month-old boy suffered "multiple blunt force injuries," the Medical Examiner's Office said.
Outdoors
October 2
Runners who ran their own routes come in on the course of the canceled races in St. Paul.

High heat cancels Twin Cities Marathon for first time in 42-race history

Sunday's marathon and 10-mile run were canceled early Sunday due to "black flag conditions" that organizers said made it too dangerous to run. The high temperature reached 92 degrees.
Minneapolis
October 2

1 dead, 6 hurt in crash involving Metro Transit bus in Minneapolis

The crash happened when a pickup driver failed to obey a stop sign at Chicago Avenue and E. 25th Street, authorities said.
Business
October 2
Customers at the Target store in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan last week.

Target's closings because of crime protect its profit, but at expense of communities

Retailers cutting their losses in big cities already facing post-pandemic challenges is yet another hurdle for major downtowns hoping to re-establish their vitality.
West Metro
October 2
Eden Prairie High School senior Sasha Allen’s 12-minute film on the teenage German spy for the Allies won a grand prize of $6,000 from the Lowell Mi

Eden Prairie High senior honored for the unsung heroes she's uncovered

Sasha Allen won the grand prize for the second time for sharing the story of a teenage World War II spy who later settled in Eden Prairie.

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