East Metro
May 31, 2016

Teen driving SUV fatally struck by cement truck in western Wis.

The truck's driver was not hurt.
Local
May 31, 2016
Zac Wronski took photos of Red Wing from Barn Bluff. He grew up in Red Wing but attends college in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Calling all colleges: Please come to Red Wing

The push to attract a four-year school was launched when local business leaders complained they were having trouble filling technology positions, particularly those in cyber security, digital forensics and gamification.
Local
May 31, 2016
Bruce Springsteen performed at Met Center in Bloomington in May 1988.

'I got to hug Bruce Springsteen!' A teen's dream night at Met Center

Bloomington's Met Center was the local stop for dozens of rock bands in the 1970s and '80s. A Minnesota writer remembers one very special concert in May 1988.
East Metro
May 31, 2016

Stillwater schools head into year of uncertainty with lawsuits, distrust

Parents have built a strong alliance to battle the district's decision to close three elementary schools.
Local
May 30, 2016

Minneapolis music and movies in the parks

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation's annual Music and Movies in the Parks held a kickoff event with two concerts Monday night, May 30, 2016 at the Lake Harriet Bandshell. All the Islands got things started and they were to be followed by Socaholix. There is live music at the bandshell every night of the summer and often in other city parks, as well.
Local
May 30, 2016

State mental health gets $48M, defying national trend

Legislators stepped up with $48M in new money, yet left out Security Hospital.
Music
May 30, 2016
Prince performed in the 1980s in Minneapolis.

PRINCE: The comprehensive link list to Star Tribune coverage

Here's a comprehensive list of links to Star Tribune coverage of Prince's death.
St. Paul
May 30, 2016
Students Takeela Wood, left, and Jerbrina Cooper and teacher Theresa Behnke, foreground, talked about their dreams for the future.

St. Paul tests new method for teaching kids self-control

The C3 (Choice-Chance-Change) program is an example of the "restorative practices" that will expand to six St. Paul schools this fall thanks to a new teachers' contract.
Local
May 30, 2016

Woman in custody after she sets another woman on fire

Local
May 30, 2016
Twin Cities attorneys Joe Friedberg and Ron Rosenbaum, center, joined Dean Strang for a discussion at Sisyphus Brewing in Minneapolis on Jan. 27, 2016

Ron Rosenbaum, attorney and commentator, dead at 68

Also an attorney, he had battled an aggressive form of cancer.
Local
May 30, 2016

Aitkin man dies in one-car crash

Local
May 30, 2016
Dori Greene of Dodge Center, Minn., held her 1-year-old granddaughter, Amelia Wittmeier, during the dedication of the Minnesota State Vets Cemetery Pr

Hundreds turn out to dedicate state's second veterans cemetery

The second state veterans cemetery spreads across verdant hills.
Local
May 30, 2016

Photos: Memorial Day at Lakewood Cemetery

Lakewood Cemetery celebrated Memorial Day with gospel singing, the Minneapolis Police Band, a dove release, the playing of Taps, and an honor guard.
North Metro
May 30, 2016

Police search Coon Rapids Dam Park for missing man

St. Paul
May 30, 2016
Prince

Record crowd on hand as St. Paul Saints play Purple Game to remember Prince

The St. Paul Saints gave Prince a final farewell — complete with a lot of purple, and some red Corvettes.
Local
May 30, 2016
The 133rd National Guard Base Honor Guard retired the colors as the ceremony concluded. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startribune.com , Monday, May 25, 2015

What is open and closed on Memorial Day

Local
May 30, 2016
Ann Klindworth painted the names of 15 relatives who have served in the U.S. military on the family barn in their honor for Memorial Day Sunday May 29

Listing of Memorial Day events

East Metro
May 30, 2016

Woman struck on St. Paul street dies five days later

Local
May 29, 2016

Gallery: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery dedication

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs hosted a dedication event at the new Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn.
South Metro
May 29, 2016

Rent hikes may displace tenants at Burnsville complex

Renovations at 339-unit complex are forcing renters to either move out or pay more.

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