Business
Looking for an affordable starter home in the Twin Cities area? Good luck
Years of record price gains have fueled the demise of the $300,000 starter house, making houses in every price range more expensive.
Colleges
Eagan parents of college runner who died by suicide sue, say coach bullied, 'fat shamed' her
The coach ridiculed the Rosemount HS grad for her learning disabilities, according to the suit, which also names Jacksonville University as a defendant.
High Schools
Andover defeats Lakeville South, rolls into Class 2A semifinals
The defending champion Huskies got a hat trick from forward Gavyn Thoreson.
Minneapolis
Burnsville man accused of breaking into Uptown Target, setting small fire pleads guilty
Police arrived at the intersection and saw Derrick Hansen standing nearby and watching firefighters tend to the flames, according to prosecutors.
Local
Farmington teen dies in car crash
Rodrigo Leon Dooley died after a collision in Vermillion Township, west of Hastings.
Obituaries
Lois Glewwe was keeper of South St. Paul's history
South St. Paul author, storyteller and archivist, died Feb. 16 after an accident at home.
South Metro
Pickup driver strays over center line south of Prior Lake, hits SUV and kills other motorist
An 11-year-old in the pickup suffered noncritical injuries.
High Schools
Hastings' stunning rally takes 3A title; Simley, Jackson Co. Central repeat
Hastings trailed defending champion St. Michael-Albertville 32-9 and then won the final five matches, including the last three by pins to win by one point.
Sports
Hastings springs an upset, Simley and Jackson County Central repeat at state wrestling
Hastings trailed defending champion St. Michael-Albertville 32-9 and then won the final five matches, including the last three by pins to win by one point.
Local
Elevated radium levels found in Inver Grove Heights water supply
Suburb sent notices to 7,800 households with city water. Measures to address the concern already being taken.
Sports
Alex Canchari, one of Canterbury Park's top jockeys, dies at age 29
One of the most skilled riders at Canterbury Park, Canchari stands seventh on the all-time earnings list at his hometown track with $7.11 million in earnings. He had his 1,000th career victory in May.
South Metro
Former St. Thomas Academy students sue school, alleging hazing, abuse from classmates
The students say faculty didn't respond properly to complaints about groping and other inappropriate behavior by older students.
South Metro
DNR: Bottled water plant proposed for Elko New Market poses no threat to environment
The agency doesn't believe a California-based company's plans to bottle and sell up to 310 million gallons a year will have a significant impact.
Local
Emergency SNAP benefits end, Minnesota food shelves brace for growing need
The extra benefits started in March 2020 and raised everyone's benefits to the maximum amount for their household size.
South Metro
Empire officially will become Minnesota's newest city on Tuesday
Trent Larson, a firefighter, will be sworn in as Empire's first mayor.
Local
How recyclers defuse the climate bomb inside your old refrigerator
As the U.S. phases down a climate super-pollutant in refrigerants, the EPA is developing new regulations to catch more of the gases before they escape into the atmosphere.
How recyclers defuse the climate bomb inside your old refrigerator
As the U.S. phases down a climate super-pollutant in refrigerants, the EPA is developing new regulations to catch more of the gases before they escape into the atmosphere.
South Metro
3-year-old boy found safe after suspected abduction in Lakeville by family member
The boy was taken from his father's apartment about 9:30 a.m., law enforcement said. By 3 p.m., the BCA announced the boy was found.
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