Local
January 17, 2017
Minnesota Sports Facilities Chair Michele Kelm-Helgen controls two lower level suites at U.S. Bank Stadium with almost 40 available seats per game or

Audit on MSFA stadium suite use delayed for joint legislative hearing

Release now due in February to coincide with House-Senate hearing on MSFA use of suites.
Local
January 16, 2017

Outdoorsman, journalist and veteran Scott Pengelly dies

Friends and family remember him as a loving husband, father and grandfather who was passionate about telling stories, engaging his community and outdoor adventuring.
Local
January 16, 2017
Park workers put up new dual-language signs recognizing Lake Calhoun's Dakota name in 2015. The Park Board is now working with the city's Art in Publi

Plans call for art to honor Dakota history at Lake Calhoun

Public art at Calhoun will note Bde Maka Ska was a village led by Cloud Man 150 years ago.
Local
January 16, 2017
Protesters adjusted to winter conditions at Oceti Sakowin Camp near the Standing Rock reservation last month.

N.D. bill would protect drivers going through Standing Rock protests

Legislation is a response to Standing Rock rallies near Dakota Access Pipeline.
Local
January 16, 2017

Hit-and-run driver seriously injures man in Mankato, remains at large

Local
January 16, 2017

Feds allege Chaska bank discriminated in lending practices

The U.S. Justice Department accused Chaska-based KleinBank of "redlining" in its mortgage lending business to avoid serving minority neighborhoods in the Twin Cities.
West Metro
January 16, 2017

Hennepin sheriff's son arrested for suspected drunken driving

Minneapolis
January 16, 2017

Rescuers save man who fell from trail down to Mississippi River bank

Local
January 16, 2017
Twin Cities resident Karen Velez benefits from the Obama administration's reprieve for people brought to this country illegally as children. Though sh

Minnesota DACA recipients can now apply for state health care

Minnesota is the fourth state to open state health care to DACA recipients; critics say such moves will lead to showdown with the Trump administration.
West Metro
January 16, 2017

Alcohol a factor in Wright County crash that killed pedestrian; driver jailed

Local
January 16, 2017

Woman dies in Iron Range house fire; husband, son badly burned

Local
January 16, 2017

Yarn shops report a run on pink as women prepare for protests

North Metro
January 16, 2017

Pedestrian killed walking along University Avenue in Fridley

Local
January 16, 2017
Myrlie Evers-Williams, civil rights activist and widow of slain civil rights leader Medgar Evers, shook hands with Gazell Pettway after giving the key

Rights leader at Mpls. event: Young people saying 'no more'

Civil rights more important than ever, says activist and widow of Medgar Evers.
Local
January 16, 2017
The 2016 opening day of the Minnesota State Fair.
Credit: Leila Navidi/Star Tribune

Price of admission to Minnesota State Fair is being increased

Admission to the 2017 Minnesota State Fair is being bumped up by a dollar.
Local
January 16, 2017
Debra Newman claimed her Powerball prize just in time.

Of two expiring $50k lottery prizes in Minnesota, only one is claimed in time

West Metro
January 16, 2017
The Orono City Council last week with Council Member Aaron Printup and two new City Council members, Richard Crosby II and Victoria Seals, along with

After criticism, Orono starts videotaping planning meetings

New members discard privacy concerns for transparency at city planning meetings.
St. Paul
January 16, 2017

Prison for woman with $500K in fake tax claims using 'exotic dancer,' other professions

St. Paul resident filled out forms for friends, adding deductions and jobs.
January 16, 2017

Feds allege KleinBank used discriminatory lending practices

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued a Minnesota bank for allegedly engaging in mortgage lending practices that discriminate against minorities. The bank disputed the claim Monday, saying the lawsuit is not based on fact.
Local
January 16, 2017

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