St. Paul
October 20, 2016

St. Paul man held woman captive as he drank beer, smoked, charges say

The suspect allegedly told police he had committed similar crimes twice, and sexually assaulted at least one victim.
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016

2 pedestrians hit by cars in Minneapolis die of their injuries

St. Paul
October 20, 2016

St. Paul man left bedridden mother in porch with no food or water, charges say

The victim said her son locked her out of the house because she couldn't pay $400 a month in rent.
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016
Workers examined the exterior of U.S. Bank Stadium with some of the zinc panels removed Thursday morning on the north side of the stadium.

Yes, some panels are supposed to be off U.S. Bank Stadium this week

Inspectors are checking a fix to the building's moisture barrier.
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016

Second man charged in connection with double homicide in Minneapolis

The 25-year-old is accused of helping the 17-year-old alleged shooter during and after the crime.
North Metro
October 20, 2016
Rapids Applebee's addressed the effects of Islamaphobia.] Asma Jama, the victim of a beer mug attack at the Coon Rapids Applebee's, and an East Africa

Speak up against hate crimes, Minnesota Somalis and supporters say

Woman attacked at Applebee's among those who are calling for enforcement of state's tougher penalties.
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016
Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee wants your videos for upcoming handoff from Houston

Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee wants your videos for upcoming handoff from Houston

Host committee planning one large game of catch.
Local
October 20, 2016

Correction for Oct. 21, 2016

Minneapolis
October 20, 2016
Officials announced a new phase of the Niciollet Mall Reconstruction with a block-by-block deconstruction of the streets , followed by the installment

Mpls., L.A. mayors wager books ahead of WNBA Finals Game 5

Whether or not the Minnesota Lynx win tonight's championship game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Mayor Betsy Hodges will likely be reading books.
West Metro
October 20, 2016
John Hagen, transportation operations engineer for Maple Grove fixed a blue bow to the end of a ribbon to be cut to celebrate the upcoming completion

MnDOT celebrates the opening of Hwy. 610 in Maple Grove, but no joy for motorists yet

Motorists won't be able to use the new road for about another month.
Local
October 20, 2016

Minnesota's fall colors ... best in the world? It's certainly possible

We asked readers to share their fall photos on social media with the hashtag #StribFall. Minnesota, you're a beaut.
Local
October 20, 2016
The Cathedral of St. Paul is framed by fall foliage seen from Summit Avenue in St. Paul.

Fall colors peaking; head south for best views this weekend

This weekend is the last best chance for viewing.
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016
Minneapolis Park superintendent Jayne Miller mingled with park employees during a Halloween event at Minnehaha Park.

Mpls. park budget boosts neighborhood park spending

Superintendent turns her attention to trying to build reinvestment in golf courses after years of draining enterprise fund for other spending
Minneapolis
October 20, 2016
Rashad Turner photographed in St. Paul. ] (Leila Navidi/Star Tribune) leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rashad Turner photographed

Ex-Black Lives Matter leader Turner signs on with education nonprofit

Once the battler, Turner now is out to build partnerships in a quest to ensure Minneapolis is rich with what he says are "high-quality schools doing great work with kids."
Local
October 20, 2016
Minnesota Supreme Court Associate Justice G. Barry Anderson, from left, Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea and Associate Justice Christopher Dietzen

Minnesota Supreme Court rules that BB gun is not a firearm

Weapon possession landed felon back in prison for five year sentence, which has now been vacated.
Local
October 19, 2016
State Sen. Terri Bonoff

Obama endorses Paulsen challenger Terri Bonoff in new video

Obama says they need more people like the Minnetonka DFLer in Congress
Minneapolis
October 19, 2016
Fans outside of US bank Stadium before Sunday night's game between the Minnesota Vikings and Green Bay Packers.

Minneapolis Super Bowl security could cost millions of dollars

Minneapolis approves $471,000 for command center, with more costs on horizon.
Minneapolis
October 19, 2016
Julia Johnson, Gustav Christianson's older sister, shared photos of her younger bother.

Minneapolis police make second arrest in fatal shooting of man, infant

Local
October 19, 2016

U sued over fetal tissue research

Anti-abortion activists say state statute violated.
Minneapolis
October 19, 2016

Faculty union approved at Minneapolis College of Art & Design

Meanwhile, adjunct instructors at Augsburg College petition to hold their own election.

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