Politics
DFL representative from Maplewood pleads guilty to drunken driving
Tou Xiong was sentenced to probation and fined $288.
North Metro
Funding flap led agency to halt Northstar service for Twins games
Metro Transit says it can't afford to run special trains to Target Field without the money it was expecting from Anoka County. But a county official says the decision has "become political."
North Metro
Anoka wants to pilot state's first 'social district' where patrons can buy a drink and stroll
A proposed bill in the Legislature would allow the northern suburb to test a "Downtown Entertainment District."
Obituaries
Washington County Attorney Pete Orput dies at 66
Orput recently told staff he had cancer. He opted not to seek re-election after earlier Parkinson's disease diagnosis.
East Metro
Local
As retirement looms, Judge Regina Chu reflects on a long career, impact of Potter trial
The world watched live as the manslaughter trial of the fired Brooklyn Center officer kept the spotlight on police use of force.
Minneapolis
Hennepin County could suspend or fire more than 100 employees not vaccinated for COVID
The County Board mandated the vaccine in November. The deadline for compliance is Monday, and the workers have exhausted their latest legal challenge.
Twin Cities area diners warned about bad oysters from Canada
Travail's report prompted health officials to warn Minnesotans about oysters from Deep Bay 14-8 in British Columbia.
Variety
Muslim teens in Minnesota prepare for holy month with 'Ramadan rehearsal'
Youth leaders at Blaine Muslim Community Center offer spiritual and practical help before fasting begins.
Local
Authorities ID 2 men fatally shot in the head minutes and blocks apart in Minneapolis
Officer Garrett Parten, Minneapolis Police Department spokesman, said Thursday afternoon that any connection between the two shootings "is being investigated."
East Metro
All lanes reopened on I-94 in Maplewood, I-35W in Lino Lakes
Icy roads led to crashes that forced closures on both routes during Thursday's morning rush hour.
Local
235 construction projects on MnDOT's 2022 to-do list
Traffic-tangling projects include Hwy. 10 in Anoka, Hwy. 169 in Elk River and I-35E and I-94 in downtown St. Paul.
Business
App for when you get pulled over by police now free in Brooklyn Center
Brooklyn Center is where Daunte Wright was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in April 2021.
North Metro
Manslaughter charge: Boy, 16, was showing off gun in Columbia Heights apartment when girl, 15, was shot
Prosecutors want the case moved to adult court.
Taste
Minnesota foods: 40 iconic Twin Cities dishes and where to get them
Here are the 40 iconic Minnesota dishes from Twin Cities restaurants that you have to have, whether you're a longtime resident, new to the area or just dropping by.
North Metro
Officers hurt while breaking up large fight in Brooklyn Center
A man was arrested and three females were cited for various offenses and released, police said.
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Video shows officers hurt while breaking up fight in Brooklyn Center
Four Brooklyn Center police officers sustained minor injuries Tuesday afternoon while breaking up a fight involving a large group of people that included several juveniles. Credit: Carl Schroeder.
North Metro
Husband charged in fatal Champlin stabbing
Witness tells police, "He killed her."
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