North Metro
In 1999, a Blaine woman offered two refugees $100 and a kind note. This week they met again
A video that went viral on social media and a CNN report led to the reunion over Zoom on Sunday.
Local
Minnesota school budgets sag under inflation, supply woes
From meals to transportation, district officials say they're bracing for long-term financial pain.
Local
Anoka County jail inmate's death under investigation
The inmate was found dead in his cell Thursday morning.
East Metro
Local
Crystal police lieutenant charged with unauthorized searches of ex-girlfriend's driving records
Derrick Hacker is accused of looking up data of ex-girl friend and lying to investigators.
Minneapolis
27-year sentence for man who killed neighbor in Minneapolis when he was 14
With credit for nearly 3 years in custody since his arrest, Wynne is expected to serve the first 16-plus years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
North Metro
Alternate juror in Potter trial: Despite ex-officer's mistake, verdict and sentence appropriate
The fired Brooklyn Center police officer is serving prison time for killing Daunte Wright.
North Metro
Man charged with arson in Blaine house fire
Witnesses ran after the suspect and identified the suspect as the arsonist, the charges said.
East Metro
Officers cleared in fatal shooting of armed Forest Lake man
Man pointed rifle at deputy after officers were called about domestic incident, county attorney said.
Local
Hennepin County, Minneapolis, Duluth selected for first-of-its-kind climate change grant
They were three of 22 cities and counties that will receive technical assistance to reduce gas emissions in disadvantaged areas
Local
State's first Mega Millions jackpot winner claims prize but keeps identity a secret
The married couple have been playing the lottery since their first date more than 30 years ago.
Local
15 Minnesota students among first batch of 2022 National Merit scholarship winners
Each of the students won a scholarship worth between $1,000 and $10,000 per year.
Local
Brooks: A young author checks herself into the library
Delighted librarians have turned Forest Lake fourth-grader's debut novel into de facto e-book.
Business
Brooklyn Center firm grows by helping companies reach out to at-home workers
Formerly, Imprint Engine mostly printed company-branded items for events. Now 50% of its business comes from kits for at-home workers.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin schools superintendent to depart for Minnetonka schools
David Law led the state's largest district for eight years.
East Metro
Suburbs rely less on manpower, more goats to beat back invasive plants
New Brighton, Maplewood to bring in herds of goats to feast on buckthorn.
Obituaries
JoAnne Korkki, a good neighbor in Brooklyn Center, dies at 87
She did what she could to make the lives of her neighbors a little better.
Local
Target in federal meals program investigation charged with passport fraud
Agents arrested Mohamed Jama Ismail as he attempted to board an overseas flight.
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