East Metro
May 22, 2015

Blaine man who ejaculated into co-worker's coffee gets 45 days in workhouse

The woman who drank the semen-laced coffee successfully lobbied for new legislation.
Local
May 22, 2015

Hennepin County Board wants more kids to learn to swim

Majority of board members express desire to use Target Field tax revenue for swimming.
Local
May 22, 2015
Politics
May 22, 2015
President Barack Obama

Twin Cities man in hot water over Twitter image of Obama in noose

When the president joined Twitter on Monday, he amassed a record-breaking number of followers -- and found the ugly side of Twitter, too.
Local
May 22, 2015
A woman shops for used clothing at a Savers thrift store.

Minnesota AG sues Savers thrift store chain over charity claims

Attorney General Lori Swanson said the for-profit retailer makes misleading claims about how much donated clothes and merchandise benefits charities.
Minneapolis
May 22, 2015
A concrete seating section panel is moved into position in the new Vikings stadium. Thursday, May 14, 2015 Construction update of the new Vikings stad

Developer considers condos, vertical parking system near new stadium ramp

Ryan Cos. is now considering building condos and an automated parking system, rarely seen in Middle America, on a previously contentious thin parcel abutting the Viking Stadium parking ramp.Automated parking systems are vertical solutions for small spaces. The system relies on elevators, lifts or conveyor belts to mechanically park vehicles in stalls stacked one top of one another.The narrow strip of land where Ryan is considering using the concept was the source of an unexpected fight for development rights between the Minneapolis-based firm and the Minnesota Vikings last fall. The key site is located between Park and Chicago avenues just across 4th Street from the light-rail stop and kitty-corner from the new Vikings Stadium.
Local
May 22, 2015
Feds: Accused ISIL recruit threatened to kill FBI agents

Feds: Accused ISIL recruit threatened to kill FBI agents

Prosecutors say confidential informant's recordings document suspected ISIL recruits' disdain for U.S. law.
Local
May 22, 2015
Local students to screen documentary about their recent civil rights tour

Local students to screen documentary about their recent civil rights tour

Students from the West Metro visited several civl rights landmark and on Thursday will screen three documentaries about their experience
Local
May 22, 2015

Interactive graphic: Children failed by the system

The Star Tribune identified 56 children since 2005 who died from maltreatment in Minnesota, even though they or their caregivers were previously known to child protection. The names were obtained through state and county child welfare records, court documents and medical examiner reports.
St. Paul
May 22, 2015

Gallery: Saints open new ballpark in St. Paul

The Saints officially started the 2015 season at CHS Field in Lowertown St. Paul on Thursday.
Health
May 22, 2015
At the Visible Heart Research laboratory on the U of M campus, Ph.D. candidate Brian Howard shows a 3D model of the blood flow of a 10-year old's hear

U researcher has one of first 'bioprinters' using living tissue

The technology could revolutionize transplant medicine.
Local
May 22, 2015

Gallery: Minnesota Orchestra in Old Havana

The Minnesota Orchestra spent part of their first day in Cuba touring Old Havana.
Minneapolis
May 22, 2015
Minneapolis council member tackles dozens of outdated laws

Minneapolis council member tackles dozens of outdated laws

Council Member Andrew Johnson said he wants the city code to be more efficient, less of a burden to businesses.
West Metro
May 22, 2015
Developer Steve Bohl, who is helping to return hotels to Lake Minnetonka, walked through one of the apartments under construction in the new senior bu

Grand hotels are making a mini-comeback on Lake Minnetonka

Projects on Lake Minnetonka expected to be approved soon in Wayzata and Excelsior.
Minneapolis
May 21, 2015
Minneapolis police officer Michael Griffin pleaded not guilty in his first appearance in federal court Thursday on charges of perjury, falsification o

Minneapolis officer pleads not guilty to perjury, other charges

Michael Griffin pleaded not guilty in his first appearance in federal court and was released on $25,000 bail.
Local
May 21, 2015

Twin Cities police, retailers join to fight organized retail crime

The new Twin Cities Organized Retail Crime Association shares information, alerts.
South Metro
May 21, 2015

900-kilometer bike trip benefits Kids 'n Kinship nonprofit

Local
May 21, 2015

Bird flu threat eases, but layoffs hit big Minn. farm

State officials say the worst may be over for this season, but the ripple effects remain.
Local
May 21, 2015

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