Politics
Minnesota senator: 'Something failed' with meal program
Sen. Roger Chamberlain says Education Department could have taken stronger action as far back as 2018.
Local
Hennepin Technical College gets interim president as students call for more oversight
Joy Bodin replaces former President Merrill Irving Jr., who resigned amid accusations of harassment and discrimination.
North Metro
Brooklyn Center manager leading public safety reforms resigns after 3 months
David Zaffrann was hired in January.
North Metro
Scientists find new way to clear invasive carp from Rice Creek
They used an "electric fence for fish" to remove more than 10,000 carp during last year's spring spawning season.
Variety
MnDOT back to square one with redo of one of state's most dangerous roads
No meaningful construction will happen for at least four years as state seeks input for Hwy. 252.
North Metro
Coon Rapids couple fatally shot on coastal highway in Mexico
The Oaxaca Post reported that the victims were traveling in a truck with Minnesota license plates in Puerto Escondido when people on motorcycles shot them.
Inspired
Losing her eyesight, Minnesota woman helps others who are also losing theirs
Zenobia Silas-Carson of Brooklyn Park shares her struggle to adjust to midlife vision loss.
North Metro
Coon Rapids woman charged with assaulting father
Tara Plum was also in the news in December as an Instacart driver who dumped an elderly couple's groceries on the ground.
North Metro
Mega Millions ticket sold in Ramsey wins $110 million jackpot
It's the first time that someone in Minnesota has won the top prize.
Local
Truck erupts in flames after being hit by wayward car, causing major backup in Blaine
Multiple noncritical injuries were reported.
North Metro
Pedestrian fatally hit in Columbia Heights was talented man who was always smiling, girlfriend says
Charlie Flocken was crossing Central Avenue near 45th Avenue when he was hit by an SUV Saturday night.
Local
A year after Wright's killing, his family continues fight for justice
Monday marks the anniversary of Daunte Wright's killing by a Brooklyn Center police officer.
North Metro
Easter Bunny hops on by Maple Grove play space
The Easter Bunny made a stop at MiniSota Play Cafe in Maple Grove on Saturday.
North Metro
One dead in East Bethel crash
The single-vehicle crash happened late Thursday on Hwy. 65
Traffic
Hwy. 10 closure over weekend will cause long detours in Anoka area
Crews will be removing two bridges while the highway is shut down.
Local
Man pleads guilty to wounding Brooklyn Park police officer in shootout
Plea deal calls for him to serve about 6 2⁄3 years in prison.
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