Local
December 8, 2016
Prince's performance for the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game in Miami is celebrated in one of the museum rooms at the new remade Pai

Bremer Trust on way out as administrator of Prince's estate

The late musician's siblings, his presumptive heirs, have narrowed the list of possible substitutes to two firms.
Minneapolis
December 8, 2016
Fans made their way into US Bank Stadium before the start of Wednesday night's game between AC Milan and Chelsea FC. ] (AARON LAVINSKY/STAR TRIBUNE) a

Dayton: Vikings opposition to Minnesota United at U.S. Bank Stadium is 'sour grapes'

Governor added that he was "shocked" by the Vikings position.
Local
December 8, 2016
Terrence "Terry" Brisk

Minn. hunter's shooting death investigated as a homicide

As part of its investigation, the Morrison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating a Winchester AE .30-30 lever-action rifle belonging to Terry Brisk.
10,000 Takes
December 7, 2016
The billionth Noel! This Minnesota Jew is tired of all the Christmas songs

The billionth Noel! This Minnesota Jew is tired of all the Christmas songs

I've spent dozens of holiday seasons politely smiling at the Salvation Army bell ringers and the random strangers who wish me "merry Christmas." They have no idea, nor any care, that I don't celebrate the holiday.
St. Paul
December 7, 2016
St. Paul Council Member Amy Brendmoen was the first public official to reveal the incident at Crossroads Elementary School.

St. Paul considers cuts to proposed 2017 budget amid assessment controversy

Challenges to its assessment program have left the city scrambling for revenue.
Minneapolis
December 7, 2016
Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges, right, and Police Chief Janee Harteau at an October news conference.

Mpls. business leaders raise safety concerns for downtown

Letter to Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges says the viability of downtown is at stake.
Stage & Arts
December 7, 2016
Photo of Bince Egan with some cast members of Sesame Street.

'Sesame Street Live' originator Vince Egan dies at age 74

North Metro
December 7, 2016

Apartments for homeless youths open in Coon Rapids

HOPE Place, a brand-new 12-bed site in Coon Rapids, opens its doors to 18- to 25-year-olds.
Local
December 7, 2016
John Hinderaker is President of the conservative think tank Center of the American Experiment and was photographed in his office Thursday, Dec. 1, 201

Center of the American Experiment ramps up in Minnesota

John Hinderaker, in remaking the conservative think tank, also sees a surge in donations.
East Metro
December 7, 2016

Driver killed after hitting skid steer loader southeast of Hudson, Wis.

Minneapolis
December 7, 2016

Former Mpls. principal charged with theft for personal spending on district credit card

Anne DePerry used to run Whittier International Elementary until a school district audit.
East Metro
December 7, 2016
The TCAAP site, photographed in 2010 from the top of the Kame, a former reservoir that is the highest point in Ramsey County.

Arden Hills megaproject approved by city planners

Public hearing was the last big step before the City Council's vote on the old Army site.
St. Paul
December 7, 2016

St. Paul City Council votes to remove police from review commission

Minneapolis
December 7, 2016
Ilhan Omar addressed supporters at her election night party at the Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown after she won a seat in the Minnesota Legislature.

Ilhan Omar details 'most hateful' ethnic incident with D.C. cabbie

The state representative-elect from Minneapolis said she's waiting until returning home to file report.
Local
December 7, 2016

Nativity plays are drawing one and all – in Minnesota and abroad

West Metro
December 7, 2016

West Metro Education Program hosts superintendent think tank

The West Metro Education Program invited superintendents to participate in a think tank event on racial equity and education disparities in Minnesota.
Local
December 7, 2016
Band members designed parade performances on the WWII theme of "Heroes," with flag bearers wearing 1940s-inspired dresses and curls and including re-e

LIVE: Minn. high school band performs at Pearl Harbor ceremony in Hawaii

More than 80 students from Kerkhoven Murdock Sunburg High School will represent the state.
Minneapolis
December 7, 2016
Minneapolis, Mn., Thurs., Jan. 3, 2002--Elevator operator Millie DeZiel will continue to wear her white gloves even though another elevator in the You

Longtime downtown elevator operator, friend to all, dies

For 63 years, Mildred "Millie" DeZiel operated elevators in downtown Minneapolis. With her red hair elegantly coifed, wearing white gloves and an immaculately tailored suit, DeZiel was a familiar figure to generations.
West Metro
December 7, 2016
Vern Luettinger, 96, was a radio man on the USS California at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Here, Vern is reflected in a framed collection of medals a

Pearl Harbor survivors are fading, but memory of that day still sharp

On Dec. 7, 1941, Vern Luettinger was serving on the USS California. Today, the Richfield man is likely one of only three survivors to be living in Minnesota.
St. Paul
December 7, 2016
“There are ... people all around the country who would really like to be able to get a high-quality law degree and for whom flying seven times

Minnesota law school expands online option to weekend students

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