Minneapolis
August 25, 2016
Mohamed Roble

I-35 bridge collapse survivor is charged with ISIL ties

Mohamed Amiin Ali Roble was 10 years old when he became one of 145 people injured in the August 2007 bridge collapse. He collected $91,654 in settlement money on his 18th birthday.
Stage & Arts
August 25, 2016

Winners of the Minnesota State Fair Fine Art competition

Minneapolis
August 25, 2016
U.S. Bank Stadium sold out for Vikings 2016 season

U.S. Bank Stadium sold out for Vikings 2016 season

More than 60,400 seats are committed to for the full season and the remaining single-game seats are also sold out.
Local
August 25, 2016
Patrons eat outside Copper Hen, located in a building that was transformed in 2013.

Changes keep coming on Minneapolis' Eat Street

The concentration of inviting storefronts and sidewalk patios makes it one of the best places in the city to walk, never mind its diverse food choices. So what's new on Eat Street?
South Metro
August 25, 2016
Former Gophers star Sam Jacobson, shown in this July 5, 2001 file photo, is facing felony charges over the sale of his house in Apple Valley.

Short sale of home brings felony charges for ex-Gopher basketball star, wife

The charges accuse Sam Jacobson of orchestrating a short sale of his Apple Valley house to his future wife, who quickly flipped it for a $176,000 profit.
North Metro
August 25, 2016
Metro Transit bus

Minn. Supreme Court divided on access to Metro Transit recordings

KSTP was denied access to video of a bus crash, but in a separate decision a blind passenger won access to Metro Transit video.
Don't miss
August 25, 2016

A mouthful: Rick Nelson tries all the new fair foods — and tells all

Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson put in a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2016. Let out your belt and follow along.
Eat & Drink
August 25, 2016

Open wide: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all

Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is done after a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair of sampling every new food. Need ideas?
Don't Miss
August 25, 2016

A day full of eating: Rick Nelson tries new fair foods — and tells all

Star Tribune restaurant critic Rick Nelson is in for a marathon day at the Minnesota State Fair, attempting to sample every new food offered for 2017. Let out your belt and follow along.
Politics
August 25, 2016

26-year-old cleared for release from state sex offender treatment program

Man, 26, who abused as a child, is set to get program's first unconditional discharge.
Local
August 25, 2016
Haley Hinrichs of Goodhue County was crowned 2016 Princess Kay of the Milky Way.

2016 Princess Kay of the Milky Way is from Goodhue County

Haley Hinrichs, a 19-year-old college student from Goodhue, Minn., was crowned the 63rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way at the Minnesota State Fair on Wednesday night. Hinrichs represents Goodhue County, in southeastern Minnesota.
Local
August 25, 2016
Thousands of outstate Minnesotans will be arriving in a literal cattle call to get their livestock ready for judging on Thursday. Here, the animal set

4-H skills, traditions remain a Minnesota State Fair mainstay

Around 5,600 4-H kids from sixth grade through college freshmen will travel to the fair, having earned the spot from their performance at county competitions, to exhibit livestock and showcase fine arts projects.
Don't Miss
August 24, 2016
A look at the camera that R.J. Fritz brought to the 2016 WCCO "Old Timers" party.

C.J.: R.J. Fritz came to the WCCO-TV 'Old Timers' party with a heavy, noisy gift

Retired WCCO-TV sports guy R.J. Fritz brought retired sports photographer Larry Kohout a camera that Fritz's son found stored at R.J.'s home.
St. Paul
August 24, 2016

St. Paul grapples with loss of $3 million in state aid

With state aid in balance, city is looking at cuts or a 7 percent tax levy hike.
Local
August 24, 2016
FILE - In this May 6, 2015 file photo, a computer-based practice ACT English test is displayed on a computer monitor in Washington. Nearly two-thirds

Minnesota surpassed for best average ACT score

Yet Minnesota still tops the list of states where nearly all grads took test.
Local
August 24, 2016

Man shot dead in southern Minnesota state park

Suspect turned himself in to Sheriff's Office.
Local
August 24, 2016

Arson suspected in fire that had people jumping from apartment windows

Authorities suspect arson was behind an apartment building fire near St. Cloud that forced some people inside to throw children from windows to safety.
St. Paul
August 24, 2016

St. Paul delays final vote on paid sick leave ordinance

The city's ordinance would apply to businesses of all sizes.
East Metro
August 24, 2016
St. Anthony officer Jeronimo Yanez fired the shots that killed Philando Castile during a traffic stop.

St. Anthony police officer who shot Philando Castile placed back on leave

St. Anthony officials drew widespread protests over his recent reinstatement.
Minneapolis
August 24, 2016

Minneapolis minimum wage appeal to be heard by Minn. Supreme Court

The state's Supreme Court will hear Minneapolis' appeal against putting hourly minimum on ballot.

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