West Metro
October 19, 2016
Edina's mayor and City Council got an earful Tuesday night from an overflow crowd of about 150 residents and advocates who showed up to respond to las

Edina mayor and City Council apologize over police treatment

An overflow crowd complained about last week's incident between a white officer and a black man caught on video.
Local
October 19, 2016

Obituary: Varjo Jurisoo, drafted by three armies, immigrated to U.S.

"He went through more in his first 25 years of life than I ever will in my whole life," said his son David Jurisoo.
Local
October 19, 2016

Visitation School removes coed option from middle school

Visitation School changes coed sixth grade into girls-only grade.
Minneapolis
October 19, 2016
Former Minneapolis Police Officer Blayne Lehner

Arbitrator orders Minneapolis to rehire fired police officer

Blayne Lehner to get an unpaid suspension of 40 hours over use of force.
North Metro
October 19, 2016
Homecoming court members Molubah Seley, from left, and Jade Yang stand together with family and the rest of the court during halftime.

In Brooklyn Center, diversity reigns in homecoming court

With all 10 court nominees students of color — and the majority of those nominees from immigrant homes — the achievement marks a special rite of passage.
Music
October 19, 2016
Hibbing High School posted this photo to its Facebook page.

Hibbing High honors alum Bob Dylan — er, Zimmerman -- for his Nobel

Even as rock legend keeps a silence, his school exults.
Minneapolis
October 18, 2016
Sam Fauzy stood inside his Popcorn Wagon, which is currently in storage, Thursday, October 13, 2016 in St. Paul, MN. Fauzy has been told it won't be a

Plans for remodeled Nicollet Mall leave popcorn wagon behind

The Red Wagon's owner, Essam Fawzy, said he has broken into tears during calls with the city trying to work out an arrangement.
Local
October 18, 2016

Tevlin: Trump's talk of a rigged election is 'dangerous'

Local
October 18, 2016
A head-on crash between two semitrailer trucks on Interstate 90 in Winona County has killed both drivers, police said. The crash happened just after n

I-90 lanes reopen after head-on crash killing two semi drivers

Music
October 18, 2016
In this Feb. 4, 2007, file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game in Miami.

Prince's siblings move to lock down his estate

The late musician's siblings say that a challenge to how Minnesota defines "family" is draining the estate.
Minneapolis
October 18, 2016
Minneapolis Public Schools Superintendent Ed Graff addressed a school board meeting and shared his observations from his first 100 days on the job.

Graff: Mpls. schools have 'passion for making an impact,' lack unified focus

Superintendent Ed Graff took weeks to learn about the district and then presented his goals Tuesday night.
Music
October 18, 2016
An aerial view of the Upper Harbor Terminal site in north Minneapolis.

First Ave pitches 10,000-seat amphitheater for north Mpls. port

Downtown Minneapolis club is part of a group with plans for an amphitheater at an all-new Upper Harbor.
East Metro
October 18, 2016
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Settlement will change how deaf are treated at four county jails

Advocates hope the new policy will be instituted statewide.
Minneapolis
October 18, 2016

Hennepin Avenue holds big slice of church history

Local
October 18, 2016
File- This Nov. 9, 2001, file photo shows the sequin-covered ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz."

What a world, what a world: Ruby slippers still missing from Minnesota's Judy Garland Museum

In D.C., the Smithsonian is seeking $300K to repair their famed ruby pair.
Local
October 18, 2016

Minnesota State schools would trade tuition freeze through 2019 for $178 million

West Metro
October 18, 2016
A cooling tower like the one at Citrus Systems Inc in Hopkins was found to be responsible for a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Hopkins this year.

Edina man who got Legionnaires' files lawsuit against juice plant

Lawyer says he represents at least six others suing the Hopkins juice plant.
Local
October 18, 2016
Judge Michael J. Davis received the Lifetime Achievement Award during Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday celebration Monday January 18, 2016 in St. Paul,

Federal Judge Michael Davis receives national civil rights award

Named Minnesota's first black federal judge in '94, he advocates for equality.
South Metro
October 18, 2016
Rachel Boucher called her alpacas at her farm Wednesday October 12, 2016 in Hastings, MN.

'Buy local' movement raises stakes for local fibers

Fiber farmers embracing 'buy local' and humane treatment
Local
October 18, 2016

Minn. town wonders who among them is alleged killer in supposedly solved cold case

The town of Magnolia is waiting to learn which of its 200 residents is a suspect in a 25-year-old Pennsylvania killing.

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