St. Michael-Albertville bursts from the gate, gets away with 4A title
Hopkins mounted a challenge in the second half but stopped a point short of making up ground lost at the start.
North Metro
Former Anoka school staffer gets prison for child porn and abusing minors
From 2016 to 2021, Anderson used his role as administrator for his own gaming chat website to groom and exploit boys, the Department of Justice said.
Education in Minnesota
YMCA program to reduce student housing instability enters second year
Homework Starts with Home Northwest worked with nearly 50 families in its first year.
Minneapolis
Duo sentenced for murder of pregnant Minneapolis woman
Annysa Zierhut's father called the sentences inadequate.
Local
DVS expands oral driver's license exam options for non-English speakers
Group testing is now available in Anoka, Eagan and St. Paul.
Local
Former Chisago County sheriff charged with sex assault sued over new blackmail allegations
Rick Duncan has twice been charged criminally, sued in federal court over sex crime allegations.
North Metro
5-year-old killed, 2 others hurt in crash on icy Ramsey highway
The wreck happened Thursday evening on Hwy. 10 near Armstrong Boulevard.
High Schools
Three angles: Breaking down the Class 4A girls basketball championship game
It's perennial finalist Hopkins vs. St. Michael-Albertville and Metro Player of the Year Tessa Johnson.
High Schools
No. 1 seed Becker upset by Stewartville rally in girls' 3A semis
Becker's streak of four state title games came to an end with its loss. By ending that streak with a one-point win, Stewartville will play Benilde-St. Margaret's for the 3A title.
High Schools
Hopkins dispatches Stillwater, gets 4A title game against STMA
The defending champion Royals reached the title game for the sixth time in eight years and will play St. Michael-Albertville for the third time this season. The teams combined for 198 points in their last game.
Minneapolis
Driver convicted of misdemeanor for high-speed Minneapolis crash that killed friend
Judge decided that driver, paralyzed for life, "was not grossly negligent" while traveling at least 65 mph on residential street.
North Metro
Stretch of Hwy. 10 in Anoka to close this weekend to remove overpass
Crews will remove the Ferry Street overpass to make way for a new one to be built this summer.
North Metro
Two men charged in shooting death outside Fridley Cub Foods store
Johnson Sirleaf and Blanyon Davies were charged in connection with the death of Devon Michael Adams on March 9.
High Schools
After a lull, St. Michael-Albertville fires up in 4A victory over Eagan
Eagan's first trip to the state tournament included an early lead that didn't last.
Local
Hennepin County K-9 bit, infected Champlin police officer during pursuit, lawsuit says
Ex-Champlin officer Daniel Irish has filed an excessive force suit against Hennepin County Sheriff's Deputy Keith McNamara over the March 2022 incident.
High Schools
Top-seed Becker beats Marshall in 3A behind Westin's 27 points
Maren Westin scored 17 points in the first half while her teammates were shooting 3-for-21. Becker won despite shooting only 38 percent from the floor.
North Metro
Man admits fleeing police in stolen pickup, crashing and killing motorist in Brooklyn Park
The habitual auto thief was driving with a revoked license, officials say.
Obituaries
Neal Luebke, a teacher who inspired students to choose the arts, dies at 96
The longtime Robbinsdale teacher was demanding but warm: His students called him "Uncle Neal."
North Metro
Police identify deceased suspect in triple fatal shooting in Chisago County
The man was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot in rural Dakota County a day before the other fatal shootings were discovered, the Chisago County Sheriff's Office said.
North Metro
Two face federal charges in hourslong carjacking ordeal across Twin Cities
Law enforcement tracked down suspects using "Find My iPhone" feature
High Schools
Take-charge Tessa Johnson is girls basketball Metro Player of the Year
Johnson's admirers come in a wide range, but youth players in her St. Michael-Albertville community are especially prominent among her supporters.
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