Local
May 3, 2016
A protester waved a "Justice 4 Jamar" banner at traffic turning onto Plymouth Avenue on April 1.

Minnesota Poll shows stark racial divide on Jamar Clark case

Star Tribune Minnesota Poll found that a majority of black Minnesotans believe officers should have been charged in Clark's shooting.
North Metro
May 3, 2016
Coon Rapids Chief Building Official Greg Brady braced against the stench of the abandoned house, which will be torn down soon at city expense.

In rare move, Coon Rapids condemns abandoned split-level

The '70s-era home in Coon Rapids, abandoned nearly five years ago by its owner – and even the bank – is rotted beyond repair.
Minneapolis
May 3, 2016
Minneapolis aiming to top projections for organics pickup

Minneapolis aiming to top projections for organics pickup

The city is launching a major advertising campaign to get more residents to sign up for the new curbside service.
Music
May 3, 2016
Prince's sister Tyka Nelson, center, leaves the Carver County Justice Center in Chaska with her husband Maurice Philips on Monday, May 2, 2016. With t

Special administrator for Prince's estate confirmed

With the approval of most of Prince's siblings, a Carver County judge Monday confirmed the appointment of Bremer Trust, National Association as special administrator to manage the late musician's assets.
Local
May 3, 2016
Tent camping at Jay Cooke State Park in Carlton, Minn.

DNR's plan to make all park campsites reservable set to begin

In three phases beginning Tuesday, there will be full access to any state park site.
May 3, 2016
This image made from a video, former Prince bassist Larry Graham talks about Prince in an Associated Press interview on Monday, May 2, 2016.

Bassist: Prince found 'real happiness' as Jehovah's Witness

Music megastar Prince was known for throwing parties that stretched into the wee hours of the morning, but his faith and the Bible could also keep him gabbing until sunrise, according to his longtime friend and "spiritual brother," bassist Larry Graham.
West Metro
May 3, 2016
Lawyer: White powder sent to exotic car drivers accused of speeding

Lawyer: White powder sent to exotic car drivers accused of speeding

Several of them had been stopped for speeding on I-394. The FBI is checking.
St. Paul
May 3, 2016

Cretin Avenue bridge over I-94 will close Thursday

Drivers in St. Paul will have one less way to get across Interstate 94 when Cretin Avenue bridge closes on Thursday.
East Metro
May 2, 2016

Oil pipeline beneath St. Croix River increases flow, worrying environmentalists

Enbridge is getting ready to boost pumping capacity in lines that run under headwaters of the federally protected St. Croix River.
Local
May 2, 2016

Traffic reporter dodges wrong way driver just before fatal crash on I-394

Local
May 2, 2016
Authorities closed a 3/4-mile stretch of West River Parkway near Mill Ruins Park after a small sinkhole formed next to the bicycle path near Wednesday

West River Parkway reopens in downtown Minneapolis despite sinkhole

Local
May 2, 2016
The Vikings say the Wells Fargo logos, visible only from above the buildings, "photo bomb" the image of the team's new downtown Minneapolis stadium in

Vikings, Wells Fargo file competing motions in signage dispute

Judge Donovan Frank will conduct a hearing on June 3.
Minneapolis
May 2, 2016

Family hosting party for Jamar Clark's 25th birthday at North Side park

Local
May 2, 2016
Danny McCullough, of the Three Rivers Park District, worked on assembling one of 37 bikes on Jan. 7, 2015, at the district's administrative center in

Program teaches kids biking's rules of the road

Local
May 2, 2016

Gallery: Muslim leaders address alleged TSA profiling at MSP

Muslims leaders hold a press conference at Abubakar Islamic Center in Minneapolis to address the alleged profiling of Muslims by the TSA at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Local
May 2, 2016
The restored mural on a bluff above Red Wing was photographed before dawn Thursday.

Stranded hiker rescued near Prince memorial bluff in Red Wing

Hiker unhurt after dangling more than 25 feet over Barn Bluff trail.
Don't Miss
May 2, 2016
Inspector Mike Friestleben of the Minneapolis Police Department's Fourth Precinct lines up with third graders during lunch at Lucy Craft Laney Communi

Feb. 7: North Side police commander draws on lessons learned on the beat

Three months after Jamar Clark was shot to death, the task of soothing racial tensions and restoring the confidence of the rank-and-file officers falls to Mike Friestleben.
Local
May 2, 2016

Court appoints special administrator to manage Prince's assets

With the approval of most of Prince's siblings, Carver County District Court Judge Kevin Eide confirmed the appointment of Bremer Trust, National Association as special administrator to manage the late musician's assets during a probate hearing at the Carver County Justice Center in Chaska.
Minneapolis
May 2, 2016
Ex-Mayor R.T. Rybak named Minneapolis Foundation CEO

Ex-Mayor R.T. Rybak named Minneapolis Foundation CEO

Former Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will take over at one of the region's most prominent philanthropies, the Minneapolis Foundation.
Local
May 2, 2016

Gallery: Spring breaks out in Twin Cities

Spring continues to break out in the Twin Cities.

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