South Metro
Lakeville public safety training facility gets $800K in federal funding
The planned facility, which could cost up to $23 million, would provide space for south metro law enforcement, fire departments and other first responders to train.
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Former Viking Dalvin Cook, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuit for unspecified amount
Dakota County case was set to begin trial in June.
High Schools
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
High Schools
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
Local
First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins
More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Local
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Local
First trial in Feeding Our Future federal fraud case starts Monday
It's the first Feeding Our Future case to go to trial since the more than $250 million fraud scheme was publicly revealed in January 2022. The seven defendants' lawyers have argued they didn't knowingly commit a crime.
Local
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Local
Six southwest Twin Cities area newspapers will publish last issue this week
The Southwest News Media publications are part of MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, an investment firm known for gutting and then closing local papers.
Cannabis
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
High Schools
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Politics
Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback
DHS wants to divert resources to address mental health crisis. Some fear Minnesota is "robbing Peter to pay Paul" and women with addiction will suffer.
High Schools
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
Local
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.
East Metro
Sentencing set for Nicolae Miu in teen's fatal stabbing in Apple River
The top count against Miu carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with more time possible on the other counts.
South Metro
Unlicensed driver sentenced to 5 months for fatally hitting priest on bicycle in Rosemount
According to court records, Trejean Curry has 10 convictions for operating a vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked,
High Schools
Hockey coach with roots in Minneapolis Park and Rec dies at 81
Jeff Shelstad coached at St. Anthony and Hastings and was older brother to two Gophers players.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves
Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet
College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Anoka golfer wins at the head game, too
Tyler Gandrud secured the Bunker Hills Invitational title as his coach helped him "minimize the mental interference."
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