Politics
Ellison says Trump can win GOP nod, points to Minn. electing Ventura governor
"You know, George, we had Jesse Ventura in Minnesota win the governorship," the representative from Minneapolis said.
West Metro
Neon no more: Mpls. looks at redo for City Hall clocks
That familiar red glow isn't exactly 1889-appropriate.
Minneapolis
Video captures Como-Harriet trolley accident that pinned conductor
Man in his 70s was seriously hurt at museum site.
Minneapolis
Trolley driver pinned between streetcars near Lake Harriet, hospitalized
The man, who is in his 70s was helping attach two train cars around 7 p.m. when one car accidentally lurched forward.
Minneapolis
![A man carried plastic bags of groceries out of Kowalski's in Uptown in Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday, July 23, 2015. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER •](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/LJ5JXXG6JIROFASS2AXOQNWA6M.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Pushback expected as Mpls. council looks to take up plastic bag ban
Grocers say the ban could drive up costs, but other bans have caused dramatic changes.
Minneapolis
Last session for Minneapolis body camera policy discussion is Saturday
The Police Conduct Oversight Commission will listen to residents who want to share their opinions on when cameras should be turned off and on, restrictions on camera use, viewing of recordings and other policy issues.
Minneapolis
Body of missing St. Cloud boy, 6, found in Mississippi River
The boy, who was reportedly autistic and nonverbal, had last been seen Thursday night about three blocks from the Mississippi River. His family reported him missing shortly before 9 p.m.
Minneapolis
Mpls. mayor to unveil budget Aug. 12
Mayor Betsy Hodges will introduce her 2016 budget plan in a speech at City Hall.
West Metro
Parties kept waiting for a ruling in the Southwest LRT lawsuit
Four months has elapsed since judge promised ruling "as quickly as possible"
Minneapolis
Search for missing St. Cloud boy ends after body found in Mississippi River
The boy, who was reportedly autistic and nonverbal, had last been seen Thursday night about three blocks from the Mississippi River. His family reported him missing shortly before 9 p.m.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis stays the course on major parking contract
Minneapolis is sticking with a Los Angeles-based company for one of its largest contracts -- managing the city's massive parking system.
Minneapolis
Yes, that's a pedal pub sitting in the Mpls. impound lot
The vehicle was hauled there in the early hours of June 25 after a car slammed into it on the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, according to police. Now it's evidence.
Minneapolis
Parking tensions flare in NE Minneapolis over dance studio's request
Owner's request to rely on street parking upsets neighbors.
Minneapolis
Slow-roll ride comes to the South Side of Minneapolis
Community bike gathering hopes to launch series of local tours
West Metro
Transit deja vu: Another round of public hearings for Southwest light rail
Just when it seemed like a retooled Southwest light-rail line was back on track, the Metropolitan Council opted Wednesday to order a new round of public hearings that will stretch into October.
Variety
![Folks at Lake Calhoun got cozy with Minne on Sunday. ] JEREMY J. HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE STAR TRIBUNE](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/JMMVRHDJHMEFEVEY3RJAWI5YBA.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Lake creature Minne gets too much love, is abruptly yanked from Calhoun
The Loch Ness monster-like sculpture was removed because numerous people were making their way to Minne on paddleboards and climbing on its back and up the long neck of the 13-foot-tall piece of artwork.
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