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Apple River trial defendant's fate now up to Wisconsin jury
Attorneys finished closing arguments Wednesday, leaving 12 jurors to decide whether Nicolae Miu is guilty of homicide after stabbing five in 2022, including a 17-year-old who died.
East Metro
Miu testifies in Apple River stabbing trial: 'My fear was getting really high'
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old Prior Lake man charged in a fatal 2022 stabbing on the Apple River in Wisconsin, took the stand in his defense Tuesday, as prosecutors questioned his changing story.
High Schools
Who are our 25 metro softball stars (and one bonus pick, too)?
The Gophers have commitments from two of the standouts, and most of the others have already made their college choices, too.
High Schools
Pitchers make the difference atop the softball Metro Top 10
In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
Local
Finalists named for 2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year
The annual honor given by the teachers union will be presented during a banquet on May 5 in St. Paul.
High Schools
Prep golf 2024: Top players and teams (and many future Gophers)
The U has landed several of the best players in Minnesota. Check out that group, see lists of top metro and outstate golfers and meet a batch of youngsters.
East Metro
Nicolae Miu's attorneys suggest victims provoked fatal Apple River stabbing
The 54-year-old Prior Lake man is charged with homicide and faces life in prison; the sixth day of his trial opened with his attorney questioning a friend of the victims about whether they prompted the attack.
East Metro
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.
East Metro
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.
Local
Amid teacher shortage, Minnesota schools turn to international recruiting
Districts from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
East Metro
Judge stops St. Croix apartment project, reversing Wisconsin board's approvals
Citing evidence and "public outcry," Judge Daniel Tolan ruled the building would be visible from the St. Croix River in violation of environmental protections.
East Metro
Testimony: Miu 'looked pale' after fatal Apple River stabbing
Day five in trial began with testimony from people tubing with suspect the day a fight led to the stabbing death of a 17-year-old from Stillwater.
East Metro
Nurse describes her lifesaving efforts after encountering Apple River stabbing scene
In the fourth day of the murder trial of Nicolae Miu, nurse Andrea Beldazo held back tears as she described her efforts to help Isaac Schuman after he'd been slashed.
East Metro
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.
Local
Ex-wife testifies that Apple River stabbing suspect a peaceful person
Sondra Miu testifies in court that feared for her ex-husband's safety when she saw young men surround him on the Apple River; Nicolae Miu has claimed self defense in the fight that left four people seriously injured and one person, Isaac Schuman, 17, dead.
East Metro
Friend of stabbing victim who made key video testifies at Apple River stabbing trial
Jawahn Cockfield said he didn't realize what was happening as stabbings took place.
Local
MnDOT's 2024 to-do list includes nearly 200 road and bridge projects
The agency released its list of $1.6 billion in projects Tuesday, signaling the beginning of road construction season.
Stage & Arts
New Children's Theatre managing director got her start in its basement
Wisconsin native Jill A. Anderson comes to Minneapolis via Syracuse, N.Y.
High Schools
With a grin: Meet the Metro Girls Nordic Skier of the Year
Freshman Linnea Ousdigian of Mounds View smiled her way through a snow-challenged winter and was seen savoring victory in her last strides at state.
Local
Gruesome video shown at trial on fatal Apple River stabbing
Prior Lake man's defense attorney and prosecution both say chaotic footage will prove their case in teen's death.
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