St. Paul
February 5, 2016
David Martin, of Prior Lake, held up his Minnesota United FC scarf during a match. Minnesota United's future in Major League Soccer, on hold in the wa

Getting fans to new St. Paul soccer stadium without a car is focus of study

Minnesota United is open to encouraging fans to use transit to get to new field.
Minneapolis
February 5, 2016
Minneapolis City Council Member Jacob Frey walked around his ward in downtown Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com Thursday, February

Minneapolis City Council newcomers proving to be deft fundraisers

Some Mpls. City Council newcomers have more on hand than the mayor.
Local
February 5, 2016

Austin man, 9-year-old son die in crash in southern Minnesota

The deaths bring to 30 the number of traffic fatalities so far this year in the state.
Local
February 5, 2016

Gallery: John Kaul, Capitol photographer

John Kaul is a lobbyist at the State Capitol, but he is perhaps best known for his candid photography during legislative sessions. We dive in to his passion for photography.
South Metro
February 5, 2016
The convenient wilderness of the 2,000-acre Lebanon Hills Regional Park is beloved by visitors, many of whom fear Dakota County's new plan for the par

South metro residents seek to reroute planned pipeline away from park

Locals are worried a gas line through Lebanon Hills will disrupt the natural space.
Local
February 5, 2016

Correction for Feb. 6, 2016

Local
February 5, 2016

Possible blizzard conditions coming to western Minnesota Sunday

Winds up to 50 miles an hour could make travel difficult.
East Metro
February 5, 2016
Aaron Schnagl

Schnagl says he didn't give Jelinek the drugs that caused her death

Aaron Schnagl also testifies he did not hide Danielle Jelinek's body.
TV & Media
February 5, 2016
Adoptable pit mixes from the East Bay SPCA compete at Animal Planet's Puppy Bowl Cafe at Gott's Roadside on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 at the Ferry Buildi

Spoiler alert: Puppy Bowl theme might not be about puppies this year

Thick crowds gather to watch cute canines wrestle around a fake football field.
Minneapolis
February 5, 2016
The Minneapolis school board dumped Sergio Paez as their choice to lead the Minneapolis School District.

Advocacy group will not take action against Sergio Paez's former school district

The Disability Law Center in Massachusetts announced this week it would not take legal action against the Holyoke, Mass. school district.
Variety
February 5, 2016
Coding students Nathan Briscoe, left, and Joe Anderson chat before a lecture at Prime Digital Academy in Bloomington on Tuesday, January 12, 2016. ] (

Many see coding boot camps as a fast track to better jobs

The fast-paced, boot camp-style program coaches students to become certified for computer user support positions. The programs help put Minneapolis on the map as a TechHire city, a White House initiative launched last year.
Minneapolis
February 5, 2016

Super Bowl 52: Behind the scenes at San Francisco game prep

Our reporter on the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee, Joe Montana, Jamie Yuccas, beef Wellington and much more.
St. Paul
February 5, 2016
Saint Paul City Council Ward 3 candidate Chris Tolbert, center, spoke to constituent Jeff Zaayer, left, and John Regal, incoming Saint Paul Area Chamb

Airbnb rentals come under scrutiny in St. Paul for taxes, regulation

The city will determine if rules, taxes are needed for these short-term rentals.
Local
February 5, 2016

Photos: 'We will rebuild' after fire ravages downtown Madelia

Gov. Dayton visited Madelia two days after a massive conflagration wiped out a section of downtown. Six buildings were flattened, and more may need to come down due to severe damage. Eight businesses were shuttered and owners scrambled this week to reopen in borrowed space in order to survive the lengthy rebuilding process. Chamber of Commerce president vows "We will rebuild."
TV & Media
February 5, 2016
Charles Brin, longtime co-host of KFAI's "Spoken Word," died Jan. 29 at age 92.

Obituary: Curious and gregarious, Charles Brin was the voice of Fresh Air Radio

West Metro
February 5, 2016
Richfield High School chooses special 2016 Fire and Ice king

Richfield High School chooses special 2016 Fire and Ice king

The student body picked Jesse Anderson, a senior with autism, for the honor at Thursday's assembly.
West Metro
February 5, 2016
Douglas J. McCready's pickup truck and trailer, as it was being pursued Sunday evening.

Bloomington man sentenced to 5+ years for 13th DWI conviction

West Metro
February 5, 2016

Charges: Suicidal driver killed Bloomington plow worker

An SUV driver on a death wish swigged vodka from a bottle and went on an erratic and intoxicated speeding frenzy before hitting a city snowplow in Bloomington, killing a city employee, according to charges.
Minneapolis
February 5, 2016
Workers hang an NFL shield on the main stage before a news conference Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Minnesota host committee hits the ground in San Francisco, at Super Bowl

The days are long and packed for members of Minnesota's Super Bowl Host Committee as they observe, learn and plan.
Local
February 5, 2016

Say what? Minnesotans are faster talkers than New Yorkers, study says

The slow-talking places are dominated by Southern states. North Carolina is in first, Alabama second.

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