Minneapolis
February 9, 2016
ACLU, NAACP lawsuit calls for release of Clark shooting video

ACLU, NAACP lawsuit calls for release of Clark shooting video

State agencies are being sued. Activists have been demanding release of the video
St. Paul
February 9, 2016

A new St. Paul park is on the verge of reality

Skyline Tower residents among beneficiaries.
Local
February 9, 2016
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Edward Ehlinger, shown in 2014.

Health care 'homes' that oversee patient care save Minnesota $1B

The reform strategy offered extra funding to oversee patient care and reduced medical complications, emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
Celebrities
February 9, 2016
Martha Reeves arrives at "Vh1 Divas Celebrates Soul" on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011 in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes) ORG XMIT: NYOTK

C.J.: "Nowhere to Run" when you rub Martha Reeves the wrong way

West Metro
February 9, 2016

Transit planners finalize SWLRT station names

Minneapolis
February 9, 2016
Sergeant Kent Warnberg was given a Medal of Valor by Police Chief Janee Harteau during the ceremony.

Medal of Valor for Mpls. security guard who disarmed attacker, saved victim's life

The guard took two knives from the suspect and kept a woman from bleeding to death outside an apartment building.
Local
February 9, 2016

Correction for Feb. 10, 2016

Minneapolis
February 9, 2016
Thousands of Mpls. property owners sent wrong notices

Thousands of Mpls. property owners sent wrong notices

Incorrect property assessment notices went to almost 3,000 households by a mailing firm to which the city outsourced the job.
Local
February 9, 2016
Northstar's on-time record improves; riders begin to return

Northstar's on-time record improves; riders begin to return

The Northstar Commuter line has taken beatings both in the press and at the fare box over the past couple years largely over its dismal on time performance. But passengers are starting to find their way back.
Local
February 9, 2016
Broncos linebacker Von Miller with the Vince Lombardi Trophy after beating the Carolina Panthers 24-10 in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday.

Minneapolis on deck as Houston takes ball for next Super Bowl

Houston plays host to the 2017 Super Bowl, then comes Minneapolis in 2018 — Super Bowl LII, to be precise, at U.S. Bank Stadium. Minnesota's big-game planners were out in force last week in the Bay Area.
Local
February 9, 2016
I'm surprised to find I miss the Metrodome

I'm surprised to find I miss the Metrodome

Turns out, the much-maligned stadium was an important setting for much of my adult life.
February 9, 2016

St. Paul debuts meter payment app

The city has rolled out two new parking apps in as many weeks.
Don't Miss
February 9, 2016
It's illegal to wear two earbuds while driving in Minnesota.

Plymouth to crack down on drivers wearing both earbuds

It's illegal to drive while wearing headphones in both ears and this month Plymouth Police will be looking for drivers who violate the law.
Local
February 9, 2016

Minnesota gaming dollars, e-tabs are rising

Minneapolis
February 9, 2016
Students viewing artwork at the Thomas Lowry school in Minneapolis, shortly after the school opened in 1916.

What happened to the artwork at Thomas Lowry Elementary?

Minneapolis
February 9, 2016

Jamar Clark benefit planned at Capri Theater

A collection of spoken word artists, singers and emcees from Minnesota and around the country will perform at a benefit for Jamar Clark on Tuesday evening in north Minneapolis.
Local
February 9, 2016
A frame grab from Stephanie Lenz's 29 second video she uploaded to YouTube in 2007. The "dancing baby" video has factored in a nearly 9-year battle ov

YouTube 'dancing baby' video with Prince music births long-term legal battle

Local
February 9, 2016

Leader of alleged Twin Cities ISIL supporters expected to plead guilty this week

Abdirizak Warsame was accused of leading group seeking to join terrorists.
Minneapolis
February 9, 2016
Twin Cities attorney Jordan Kushner, who frequently represents activists, is facing charges following a demonstration at the U.

Activist attorney, busted by U police, fights City Attorney's office

Jordan Kushner, who has clashed frequently with the city attorney's office, maintains he's innocent and is being politically targeted — something the city attorney's office denies.
Local
February 9, 2016

Anti-terror projects in Mpls., elsewhere stoke interest, critics

Projects in Minneapolis and two other cities butt up against mistrust and resentment.

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