Minneapolis
Robert 'Bob' King, former editor of the Star and president of the Downtown Council, dies
Under King's watch, the council launched the weekly farmers market on Nicollet Mall and also planted the seeds for the downtown Target store.
Minneapolis
Hennepin County moves to acquire office building near HCMC for $8 million
The $8 million Parkside Professional Center is eyed for Hennepin Healthcare.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis tries again to set nickel fee on plastic, paper bags
The Legislature blocked the city's efforts to ban plastic bags in 2017.
Minneapolis
Charges: Fired security guard robs Cowboy Jack's of $24K at gunpoint, knocks out manager
Video captures Hakeem Coles holding woman at gunpoint, knocking her unconscious, taking money, indictment says.
Minneapolis
Prison for ex-Hennepin County worker, husband who stole nearly $250K in public assistance
The two were also ordered to pay back what their fraud conspiracy reaped.
Minneapolis
New rules hit Minneapolis corner stores hard
Minneapolis hopes to help convenience shop owners who say new health laws, particularly on tobacco, have dried up business.
Duluth
Brooks: Minnesota schools figured out how to play sports without stereotypes; why can't the NFL?
While the Vikings were curb-stomping his team in Minneapolis, owner Daniel Snyder could have spent the time researching better team names.
Minneapolis
Accountability group sues for Minneapolis police disciplinary records
The group has long argued that such records should be public after arbitration.
Minneapolis
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Busy I-94 stretch between Mpls., St. Paul to close nightly for next two weeks
While the closure was previously announced, MnDOT on Friday announced a different detour.
West Metro
Protesters calling on Edina, Richfield police to release video of fatal shooting march in downtown Minneapolis, blocking trains
Activists rallied at the Hennepin County Government Center before marching downtown, briefly blocking intersections and tracks.
Minneapolis
Mpls. formally OKs landmark 2040 plan around higher density
Now the City Council will move forward on other changes aimed to reshape the city into a denser urban core. The most controversial part of the plan allows duplexes and triplexes in large tracts of the city zoned only for single family homes. With final votes expected next month, that change could go into effect Jan. 1.
Minneapolis
Protesters march, rally against Washington team's name
Chanting "Change the name!" and "We are not your mascot!" and carrying signs, the group congregated in the Commons park in front of U.S. Bank Stadium after marching from Peavey Park.
Books
In promoting book, Clintons urge Minnesotans to make a difference in 2020 vote
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton made a stop in Minneapolis to promote their just-released "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience."
Minneapolis
Ex-Children's Theatre teacher accused of abuse returns to U.S.
Jason McLean, who faces more than $6 million in judgments against him, resurfaced in Oakland, Calif., where he owns a restaurant and bar called Small Wonder.
Minneapolis
U law professor pleads guilty to hiding income from IRS
Edward S. Adams took a plea deal in court Thursday that likely won't result in prison time.
Minneapolis
Missing 5-year-old Minneapolis girl is found safe
The child was taken from her father's apartment by her noncustodial mother, police say.
Minneapolis
Restroom fire leads to evacuation of Minneapolis South High
After-school activities were canceled, but Community Education classes were held as usual.
Minneapolis
Keith Ellison is jump-starting a conversation on race, one Minnesota city at a time
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, a black Muslim man from Minneapolis, is leading a statewide conversation on race and hate.
Duluth
Former UMD track coach sues, saying college pushed her out
She resigned after sexual misconduct complaints.
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