Local
February 29, 2016
Emma Belalcazar, 3, waited with her parents to see Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders speak at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Mond

Sanders bets big on Minnesota for Super Tuesday victory

As Sanders makes third visit in four days, Clinton, Rubio plan Tuesday stops.
Local
February 29, 2016
“Changing … to a dark navy blue is more consistent with ‘traditional’ police colors,” spokesman Scott Seroka said.

Minneapolis SWAT officers get new look

It's hoped that changing color of uniforms and gear will soften units' intimidating appearance.
Local
February 29, 2016

St. Cloud VA touts positive updates

Feeling the weight of a stinging Inspector General report, and in the wake of a tumultuous town hall meeting pitting management against workers, the St. Cloud Veterans Affairs Hospital recently sent out a full-throated, good news update about itself.
Local
February 29, 2016
A MNsure event dubbed "Bowling for Health Insurance," designed to get uninsured to sign up, was held at the Bryant Lake Bowl in Minneapolis, Minn. on

Minnesotans with health insurance at record high

Last year, 213,000 more Minnesotans had health insurance compared with 2013, dropping the uninsured rate to 4.3 percent.
Books
February 29, 2016

New chapter begins for Once Upon a Crime bookstore in Minneapolis

The Minneapolis bookstore will have new owners come April 1.
Local
February 29, 2016

High-speed chase crossed three suburbs during morning rush hour

Two Burnsville officers landed in the hospital and the suspect in custody after he crashed.
Don't Miss
February 29, 2016
The city of Savage wants a new Minnesota River crossing on the site of the Dan Patch swing bridge.

Dan Patch bridge over Minnesota River will be swinging again this spring

Expected boost in Minnesota river traffic coming as a result of expanding Panama Canal.
Jack Jablonski
February 29, 2016
Jack Jablonski forges a new life at college in Southern California

Jack Jablonski forges a new life at college in Southern California

With the worst of his long and often very public recovery behind him, Jablonski is pivoting into adulthood with the same tenacity he once showed on the ice
Local
February 29, 2016

Gallery: Gov. Dayton visits burglarized mosque

Governor Mark Dayton visited the Umatul Islam Center in Minneapolis. On Wednesday of this week, the Center was broken into and burglarized.
Local
February 29, 2016

Hwy. 100 closure on tap for Monday night

The Minnesota Department will shut down the highway in both directions between Interstate 394 and Hwy. 62 from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.
South Metro
February 29, 2016

Adult novelty store sues Burnsville over sexually explicit DVD sales

The store is arguing that an ordinance limiting any sales of sexually explicit DVDs is unconstitutional.
Local
February 29, 2016
Rescuers tend to a woman pulled from Lake Superior.

Woman slips into frigid Lake Superior after her dog, is warmed by rescuers

Woman slips into frigid Lake Superior after her dog, warmed by rescuers.
North Metro
February 29, 2016
Protesters held up signs Saturday outside the annual convention of Safari Club International in Brooklyn Park.

Protesters target trophy hunters at Brooklyn Park safari convention

About 40 animal-rights protesters demonstrated outside of the annual Safari Club International convention at a hotel in Brooklyn Park Saturday afternoon.
Local
February 29, 2016

Gallery: Oscar awards

The Oscars Sunday night.
Minneapolis
February 28, 2016
Mandisha Kelley braved the frigid temperatures to smoke outside the Simpson Housing Shelter, Friday, February 12, 2016 in Minneapolis, MN.

Despite decade-long fight, homelessness higher in Mpls., Hennepin County

High rents, economic turmoil have kept many in search of shelter.
Local
February 28, 2016
Lt. Gov. Tina Smith left, Gov. Mark Dayton and Imam Ahmed Sheikomar Ibrahim looked at a door that was damaged when some one broke into and burglarized

Gov. Dayton visits vandalized mosque in south Minneapolis

"This is an assault against all Minnesotans to practice their faith as they choose," he said of the break-in.
Local
February 28, 2016
Eliot Robinson, age six, participant in the Skyway Open Golf Tournament, mini partakes in a game, Sunday afternoon. ] Elizabeth Brumley special to the

Arnie, Jack, Tiger, Phil, Jordan and maybe … Eliot?

St. Paul
February 28, 2016
Louis Jambois enhanced the role of the St. Paul Port Authority and also mentored many during his career in development.

St. Paul Port Authority director Louis Jambois retires after raising agency's profile

Jambois leaving St. Paul Port Authority after raising its profile with prominent projects.
St. Paul
February 28, 2016
FILE -- William McGuire owner of the Minnesota United FC showed renderings of the new soccer stadium at press conference Wednesday Feb 24, 2016 in St.

Soccer stadium could come with an $18.4 million tab for St. Paul

The Minnesota United's vision for a $150 million soccer stadium in St. Paul's Midway neighborhood will come with an $18.4 million cost to the city, according to an estimate released Friday.
Local
February 28, 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., takes a photograph with a girl after a campaign rally Saturday night at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester.

Bernie Sanders to visit Minneapolis on Monday

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