Local
May 25, 2017

Transportation bill staves off transit cuts — for now

Transportation bill still requires Senate approval before it gets to Dayton.
Local
May 25, 2017
Arrival of settlers, Redwood Falls, August 1869.

Welcome to the 1860s, when most Minnesotans were born in another country

A lot has changed in the 150 years since the Star Tribune began as the Minneapolis Tribune. Here's a look at why the 1860s were a pivotal decade of change for Minnesotans.
Variety
May 25, 2017
Barista Andy Regan, right, watched as Jennifer Ivers, of Minneapolis, placed a dollar in the tip jar Wednesday afternoon at Maeve's Cafe. ] AARON LAVI

Mpls. restaurant owners push for 'tip credit' amid minimum wage debate

Restaurant owners say many servers exceed $15 an hour.
Local
May 25, 2017
John Cowles, publisher, shows off the Star Tribune Globe in about 1951.

Schedule: Star Tribune celebrates 150th anniversary with events

Local
May 25, 2017

You're invited: ST150 events and activities

Star Tribune Media Co. invites readers, advertisers and fans to join in marking the milestone of 150 years in publication. We hope you'll celebrate with us at these summer anniversary events.
Local
May 25, 2017
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Entrance to the campus of the University of Minnesota

Minn. public colleges eye tuition hikes, program cuts as funding falls short

Facing shortfall in state funds, U and Minnesota State schools look for ways to balance their budgets.
Local
May 25, 2017
January 20, 1985: Pictured here, center, are General and Mrs. George A. Custer. This historic photo was taken of a hunting group near Fort Abraham Lin

Star Tribune celebrates 150 years of storytelling in Minnesota

Star Tribune's first edition was published on May 25, 1867, nine years after Minnesota was granted statehood. These stories are your stories.
Local
May 25, 2017
November 27, 1968: Members of the Metropolitan council. Left to right, back row: Joseph A. Craig, Coon Rapids; George T. Pennock, Golden Valley; E. Pe

As the Met Council turns 50, the regional agency faces fresh challenges

The region has grown dramatically since 1967, and its unique government has evolved along with it.
South Metro
May 24, 2017
Rosemount football team prepared for upcoming 6A Prep Bowl championship game with Eden Prairie. NOTE: Players Dimitri Williams and Craig Szymanski did

Rosemount football coach announces DFL candidacy for Jason Lewis' seat

Football leader is running as a DFLer, hoping to unseat U.S. Rep. Jason Lewis.
Minneapolis
May 24, 2017
Minneapolis landlord Stephen Frenz is fined $187,390 by a Hennepin County court referee.

Housing court orders Mpls. landlord Stephen Frenz to return $27,813 to tenants

It is believed to be the largest rent abatement for multiple tenants in the 27-year history of housing courts in Minnesota.
Local
May 24, 2017

Fairview hospital at U sued over alleged sexual assault of disabled teen

Lawsuit claims disabled minor was sexually assaulted twice in 30 minutes by an adult patient.
Minneapolis
May 24, 2017
Justin Marshall bagged customers groceries at Kowalski's in Southwest Minneapolis. Kowalski's customers are given a choice of paper or plastic grocery

Minneapolis' plastic bag ban starts June 1, unless the state says no

For now, shoppers and businesses are preparing for the change.
Local
May 24, 2017
The front row of the church clapped along with the singing of the Community Worship Team Sunday afternoon at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church in Brookly

Ellison joins bid to let West Africans from Ebola-affected countries stay in U.S.

Bill would add 18 months for people from Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Local
May 24, 2017
26 patients die after upgrading Abbott blood pump at home

26 patients die after upgrading Abbott blood pump at home

The deaths occurred after patients tried to perform routine maintenance on their HeartMate II blood pump, made by the former St. Jude Medical. A "recall" notice urges that the upgrades be done in a clinic or hospital.
West Metro
May 24, 2017

Annandale nursing home is faulted in patient's death

The Health Department cited the care center for neglect, pointing to policy shortcomings.
Local
May 24, 2017

Journalists petition University of Minnesota to halt leak investigation

St. Paul
May 24, 2017
Vicky Johnson, of Stacy, Minn., walked through the skyway attached to 180 East Fifth Street in downtown St. Paul Thursday night as she left her job at

St. Paul city leaders consider steps to tighten skyway security

The city is considering a reduction in the hours skyways are open.
Minneapolis
May 24, 2017
JIM GEHRZ ï jgehrz@startribune.com Minneapolis/March 25, 2009/2:20PM Minneapolis police officer William Kubes is the resource officer at Northeas

Police in schools: Minneapolis school board weighs pros and cons

Members will decide whether to keep, reduce or cut the officers' presence.
North Metro
May 24, 2017
BCA officials investigate the scene of an officer-involved shooting in Bassett Creek Park in Crystal on Wednesday.

Crystal police officer shoots man wielding gun at Bassett Creek Park

The man refused orders to drop his weapon, city officials said. His condition is not immediately known.
East Metro
May 24, 2017
The May 16, 2017 tornado had flattened a trailer park and nearby trees in Chetek, Wis. One person died and at least 25 were injured. (Richard Tsong-Ta

Businessman raised in Wisconsin puts up $1 million for tornado relief challenge grant

The initial damage estimate from the deadly tornado is put at $10 million. NWS said the twister traveled "an incredible 83 miles."

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