Minneapolis
December 2, 2016
Dayton has 'expressed concern' about suite use at U.S. Bank Stadium

Dayton has 'expressed concern' about suite use at U.S. Bank Stadium

Still the governor said, media has sensationalized the story.
North Metro
December 2, 2016
Antonio Demeules

Charge against Isanti driver in skateboarder's death also implicates victim's actions

The motorist faces a felony count; charging document lays out how teen didn't use basic precautions.
Local
December 2, 2016
Minnesota Vikings' head coach Mike Zimmer wore sunglasses to his press conference, revealing he had undergone surgery the day before for a torn retina

The evolution from an eye scratch to major surgery for Mike Zimmer

Recovery from major retina surgery can last from one to six weeks; after tonight the Vikings play in Jacksonville Dec. 11.
Local
December 2, 2016

Fatal crash on Hwy. 52 in Olmsted County involved pedestrian, four vehicles

Local
December 1, 2016
St. Paul Police responded to a fatal shooting on the floor above W.A. Frost & Co. on Selby and Western in St. Paul on April 7, 2016.

Report: Gun violence costs Minnesota $764 million annually

A bipartisan advocacy group argues that stricter gun measures would save money as well as lives. That got a cool reception from a prominent gun rights advocate.
South Metro
December 1, 2016

Man, woman charged with burglaries in Minneapolis, Eagan

The pair, who haven't been charged, are being questioned in connection with a string of church burglaries in south Minneapolis.
West Metro
December 1, 2016

Residents on Edina's Lake Cornelia seek solution to toxic algae

North Metro
December 1, 2016

Repeat felon arrested in killing of 95-year-old man in his Anoka home

The suspect is being held on suspicion of burglary and murder; charges have yet to be filed.
Don't Miss
December 1, 2016
Mall of America welcomes its first black Santa

Mall of America welcomes its first black Santa

Visiting for just four days, Larry Jefferson is the first black Santa to listen to kids' wish lists at the Mall of America.
West Metro
December 1, 2016
Emergency personnel responded to a car in a river in Bloomington.

Woman drives into Minnesota River in Bloomington, calls 911 and is rescued

The incident occurred about 4 a.m. near where I-35W crosses the river.
Minneapolis
December 1, 2016

Authorities ID second woman who died in north Minneapolis house fire

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Minneapolis
December 1, 2016
An investigation by federal employee rights authorities has prompted the Hennepin Healthcare System to halt age-related screenings of its older medica

Safety net costs prompt HCMC staff cuts

Hospital has grown, but not in lucrative areas of medicine.
West Metro
December 1, 2016

Rollover claims life of Waconia teen

West Metro
December 1, 2016

With greater outreach, Hennepin County aims to curb HIV cases

Many residents with the infection are not getting treatment.
Variety
December 1, 2016
Kim Kelsey showed the prescription she picked up for her son, Alec, at Minnesota Medical Solutions Wednesday afternoon. He takes a dose of cannabis oi

PTSD is added to Minnesota's medical pot program as qualifying condition

Insomnia, arthritis, autism were among other conditions rejected by a state panel.
St. Paul
December 1, 2016
Chad Skally is part owner of Live Green Apartments, a company with seven buildings in St. Paul, four of which are on corner lots and have to pay more

St. Paul residents bemoan "unfair" right of way assessments

Many property owners say the process, based on street frontage, is broken. Several attorneys have a stronger word for it: illegal.
Minneapolis
December 1, 2016
Ben Janke of Minneapolis is an engineering researcher at the University of Minnesota. He rides his commuter bike most days to get to the U campuses. H

New series turns spotlight on bike-centric metro area

In ongoing series, iCycle, we catch up with riders out on the streets of the Twin Cities.
St. Paul
December 1, 2016
January 24, 1976 The carnival's ice palace, right, at 7th and Minnesota Sts., was dedicated yesterday. January 23, 1976 William Seaman, Minneapolis St

Documentary explores St. Paul Winter Carnival's history

Minneapolis
December 1, 2016
A look inside the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority suites at U.S. Bank Stadium when the Vikings played Arizona on Nov. 20. The MSFA declines to i

Auditor will investigate stadium panel's use of 2 suites

The state's top auditor said he has opened a "priority" investigation into the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority's control of two prime luxury suites at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Minneapolis
December 1, 2016
An investigation by federal employee rights authorities has prompted the Hennepin Healthcare System to halt age-related screenings of its older medica

Hennepin County Medical Center says it plans to cut staff in 2017

The hospital said it must respond to a "financial challenge."

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