High Schools
Ex-Lakeville South softball coach sentenced for stealing $23K from booster club
Erice Heflin, who was the school's varsity softball coach, pleaded guilty in June to one count of felony theft by swindle.
Local
Former Inver Grove Heights city administrator charged with misdemeanor assault to appear in court Thursday
Joe Lynch is charged with misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct.
Local
Unlicensed motorist charged with hitting 2 pedestrians, killing one in downtown Minneapolis
The two pedestrians were sent flying through a large glass window, according to the charges.
Local
Former Renaissance Festival supervisor admits to sexually assaulting 3 female teen workers
The 31-year-old has pleaded guilty and could receive a sentence as long as 19-plus years.
East Metro
Local
Inver Grove Heights police searching for missing woman
According to police, Amber Haas was last seen in Inver Grove Heights on Aug. 26 shortly after 10 p.m.
Local
Lakeville man faces upgraded murder charges in ex-girlfriend's death
Grand jury indicts Lakeville man in his ex-girlfriend's death.
Gophers
Apple Valley homecoming: Gold medalist Steveson gets jubilant reception
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson returned for a celebration in the high school gym where just three years ago he would have been sitting among the school's 1,600 students.
Local
Charges: Truck driver possibly distracted by cellphone when he caused crash in Rosemount that killed couple
Driver described as constantly on his phone while driving, the charges read.
East Metro
Life and no parole for 19-year-old who fatally shot man in South St. Paul after rift over a woman
A teenager also was shot and seriously wounded.
High Schools
![Shakopee High School football Coach Ray Betton led his team through practice, Monday, August 23, 2021 in Shakopee, MN. ] ELIZABETH FLORES • liz.flor](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/N3Z4KWMMNIU3VXLAWRWXEEF7LI.jpg?h=91&w=145&fit=crop&bg=999&crop=faces)
Passionate coach leads Shakopee football revival with approach that keeps working
Ray Betton has a history of success by using common principles, but aims for an uncommon blend of patience, push and players.
East Metro
Olympics
Lakeville's Ian Seidenfeld wins Paralympic gold in table tennis, adding to the family legacy
His father and coach, Mitchell, is a four-time Paralympic medalist and USA Table Tennis Hall of Famer.
Olympics
Eagan's Weggemann has record-setting, gold medal day at Paralympics
Mallory Weggemann won gold in Tokyo with a dominant performance in the women's 200-meter individual medley, finishing over seven seconds ahead of the field.
Business
Former petroleum industry CFO sentenced to 2-plus years in prison for stealing nearly $1M from Twin Cities company
After the thefts, Gregg Johnson briefly went missing, his defense said in a court filing.
Local
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recommends expansion of four south metro landfills
Residential waste targeted for the south metro raises environmental alarm.
Local
New Carleton College president with a flair for fundraising focuses on making campus more inclusive
Alison Byerly is the first woman to lead the college.
Local
New Carleton College president with a flair for fundraising focuses on making campus more inclusive
Alison Byerly is the first woman to lead the college.
East Metro
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