Maplewood man suspected in wife's fatal shooting arrested in Illinois
Todd Larry Tennin had been missing for nearly two weeks since the Aug. 23 shooting that killed his wife, April.
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Attorneys argue Byron Smith didn't get a fair trial in Little Falls killings
Smith is serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing two teenage intruders in his Little Falls home in 2012.
Federal judge orders specifics in alleged Twitter death threats
An indictment filed in April against Mahamed Abukar Said, 19, of Minneapolis alleged he threatened authorities, including the U.S. Attorney in Minneapolis and the FBI, with a "massacre."
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Labor Day road forecast: low gas prices, lots of road construction
Also, law enforcement will be looking for drunken drivers through Monday.
Final chapter: Head of St. Paul libraries is retiring
Kit Hadley has been director since 2009. She held the same post earlier in Minneapolis.
St. Paul native works his magic, makes 'America's Got Talent' finals
A longtime magician and comedian from the Twin Cities hopes to pull a victory out of his hat now that he's advanced to the finals of NBC's "America's Got Talent" competition.
Archdiocese removes second priest accused of abuse in a week
The Rev. Joseph Gallatin is the second priest in the past week to be disciplined, a pace considered "extraordinary" by some victim advocates.
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Gallery: Byron Smith appeals to Minnesota Supreme Court
Byron Smith, the Little Falls man who shot two teens to death after a break-in and was convicted of 4 murder counts, receiving life in prison, appealed his convictions today before the Mn. Supreme Court.
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Gallery: Big cats move to new home
Three tigers and a leopard arrived Wednesday as the newest rescued animals at the Wildcat Sanctuary near Sandstone, Minn. The animals arrived from New York state, where a four - year long legal battle ended with the cat's owner losing custody.
More details on Metro Transit police incident involving autistic teen in St. Paul
Metro Transit police released reports detailing the attempted arrest of an autistic teenager whose mother said was injured.
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Megabus honors Minnesota with 'The 10,000 Lakes Bus'
The company asked state residents and riders of the low-cost, inner-city express bus service to choose a name for the state's honorary bus during an online "Name the Bus" contest held over the summer.
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Post reporter's new view of Minn.: Rugged beauty, forgiving people
Washington Post reporter Christopher Ingraham last month said federal data showed Minnesota the worst place to live, setting off an Internet-melting reply from Minnesotans. After a visit, Ingraham says he might have been wrong.
MSP to have luxury lounge for those flying any airline
The lounge at MSP will offer food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other comforts, and have an area where kids "can cut loose" — all for a fee.
Major League Soccer team owners close in on stadium deal for St. Paul
St. Paul appears to be the choice of Minnesota United team officials as home for a new Major League Soccer team and $150 million stadium, sources told the Star Tribune.
Railway standards may help homeless people find greenway shelter
An obscure standard set by railway engineers may be contributing to the number of homeless people choosing the Midtown Greenway.
Police: Girl dies after crashing bike, hitting head on rock
Police say an 8-year-old girl has died a day after crashing her bike and hitting her head on a rock in Le Sueur County.
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Attorneys for Byron Smith appeal conviction, say trial riddled with errors
Smith is serving a life sentence after being convicted of killing two teenage intruders in his Little Falls home in 2012.
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