South Metro
April 27, 2016

One defendant pleads guilty in beating death of Earl Olander, both return to court next week for sentencing

Both men are due back in court on May 6.
Minneapolis
April 27, 2016

Woman charged in north Minneapolis hit-and-run caught on tape

The suspect faces first- and second-degree charges in connection with the April 14 incident.
South Metro
April 27, 2016

South St. Paul woman charged with manslaughter after she co-slept with baby while under the influence of drugs, alcohol

Jessica Lee Grass tested positive for meth, Xanax and alcohol when she slept next to her 5-month-old daughter, Vaida Rose Grass
Music
April 27, 2016

Judge orders Bremer Trust to handle Prince's estate

The order followed an informal hearing via conference call.
Local
April 27, 2016

Minnesota Vikings-Wells Fargo sign dispute continues

Dispute is over the height of two signs atop the Wells Fargo towers adjacent to the new U.S. Bank Stadium
West Metro
April 27, 2016

New principal at Bloomington's Jefferson High School

Jaysen Anderson from the North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale district starts at Bloomington in the summer.
Local
April 27, 2016

MnSCU officials back off demand to inspect employee cellphones

After pushback from employees and legislators, MnSCU officials agreed to shelve the rule until a compromise can be worked out.
Minneapolis
April 27, 2016
Six charts explaining Minneapolis' $800 million road and park plan

Six charts explaining Minneapolis' $800 million road and park plan

The Minneapolis City Council will take the first votes Wednesday on a massive, $800 million proposal to breath new life into the city's crumbling roads and parks.
West Metro
April 27, 2016
Mary and Joe Schmidt of Minnetonka near one of their neighborhood trees scheduled to be cut dow.

Minnetonka OKs cutting down hundreds of trees for project despite protests

Music
April 27, 2016
Tyka Nelson (facing camera), sister of Prince, was embraced near an entryway at Paisley Park early on the afternoon that her brother was found dead at

Without a will, it could take years to estimate Prince's estate

The wrangling over Prince's estate began formally Tuesday when one of his siblings filed an emergency motion to have a special administrator appointed.
Music
April 27, 2016
In this 2012 file photo, members of Prince's old band the Revolution reunited for a benefit concert at First Avenue, including, from left, bassist Mar

Prince's Revolution bandmates announce reunion plans

The "Purple Rain"-era players hatched their plans at a gathering with many more of the singer's associates Sunday night in Minneapolis.
Local
April 27, 2016
The author, at left, and her prom date in 1986.

Prom gone wrong: How a Prior Lake teen's dream night turned into a disaster

In 1986, the writer was a high-school senior with a John Hughes-inspired vision for the year's biggest dance.
West Metro
April 27, 2016

2-year-old drowns in holding pond in Corcoran

St. Paul
April 26, 2016

St. Paul Days Inn worker raped guest, charges say

The suspect was in charge of housekeeping, and allegedly told one maid he would clean the woman's room.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2016
Stephen Frenz, shown in 2013

Minneapolis forced landlord to sell troubled properties in 2012, but he may still own them

The revelation came Tuesday during testimony in housing court.
Minneapolis
April 26, 2016
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Vikings stadium job fair begins in search for 2,500 part-time workers

Most are part time; many are union.
Local
April 26, 2016
This photo from the DNR complaint shows the deer near the boat Tulaby Lake.

Boater strikes dismissal deal in drowning of deer in Minn. lake

The defendant had been accused of animal cruelty.
Local
April 26, 2016

Offbeat fundraiser brings in 10,000 new pillows

Local
April 26, 2016

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton appoints state rail director

The newly created position comes amid growing concern about oil train safety
West Metro
April 26, 2016

Twin Cities executive off to prison for stealing $900K from business

She used some of the money for travel, clothes, precious metal and funding a business venture on the side.

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