East Metro
February 22, 2017

Minn. school district investigates student hack of staff information

Files for 15,000 people were downloaded but probably not shared.
Local
February 22, 2017

Plot to burglarize farmhouse led to fatal Madelia shooting, charges say

One alleged accomplice is dead, two others face felony charges in plot to burglarize rural Madelia farmhouse.
North Metro
February 22, 2017

Gunman kills neighbor in middle of road north of Twin Cities

The shooter called authorities to report what he had done, the sheriff said.
Local
February 22, 2017

8,300 young turkeys die in central Minnesota barn fire

No people were harmed by the fire, authorities said.
Local
February 22, 2017
St. Paul
February 22, 2017

3 accused in gang rape of girl in St. Paul apartment remain on the loose

Authorities went ahead and charged one of the men with first-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Local
February 22, 2017

Reaction in Minnesota to the Trump administration decision

Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
At City Hall, Deputy Chief Kris Arneson pointed out how officer Mohamed Abdullahi and sergeant Abdiwahab Ali kept a kid from possibly being radicalize

Mpls. police second-in-command Arneson set to retire

Her replacement hasn't been named, officials said.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
Minneapolis City Council Member Elizabeth Glidden co-authored a proposed ordinance that would prevent discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders

Minneapolis explores financial incentives for landlords who rent to Section 8 tenants

A city fund would help pay damage claims in units rented by voucher holders.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017
Ted Mondale and Michele Kelm-Helgen talked with MSFA counsel Jay Lindgren as Minnesota Legislative Auditor James Nobles brought up the subject of a po

Dayton to announce interim chief to U.S. Bank Stadium oversight panel Thursday

Panel's top two officials resigned last week under legislative pressure.
Local
February 22, 2017

Live: Large numbers turn out for Rep. Emmer's town hall in Sartell

Local
February 22, 2017
Local
February 22, 2017
In better times: The American Birkebeiner draws thousands of skiers to Hayward, Wis.

Birkie organizers scramble to save week of races

Thousands of skiers might do untimed races – or none at all. A run is possible as one scenario.
Local
February 22, 2017

Some are tweeting up a storm hoping for a big winter storm

Local
February 22, 2017
The Rev. Eliot Howard and the Rev. Lawrence Richardson at Linden Hills United Church of Christ, one of the congregations in the state vowing to become

Trump immigration orders raise Minn. fears, sanctuary offers

In Minnesota, more than a dozen churches have pledged to safeguard those facing deportation.
10,000 Takes
February 22, 2017
Star Tribune reporter Miguel Otárola became a U.S. citizen on Feb. 13, 2017.

In becoming a U.S. citizen, I realized I've been an American all along

I grew up in the U.S., and finally became a citizen last week. The significance is still sinking in.
Local
February 22, 2017
This gun shop in southeastern Minnesota was hit by thieves who took nearly 80 firearms and ammunition.

Teen convicted of being 'mastermind' in huge gun theft from Minn. shop

Of the 77 guns stolen, 29 have been recovered; some were used in robberies within hours of the burglary.
Minneapolis
February 22, 2017

U Law School prof charged with sex assault and stalking

Francesco Parisi, 54, of Minneapolis, was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday. His lawyer said the 55-year-old woman has "zero evidence" of her accusations.
Local
February 22, 2017
A group of Best Buy employees showed patients new technology during a recent visit to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.

Best Buy tops St. Jude's holiday donor list with $18.2M

Charity reports that tech retailer raised $18.2 million as "Thanks and Giving" donor.

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