East Metro
July 18, 2017
Dust from insulation in a ceiling being torn down obscures Josh Stewart, crew-chief-in-training for Better Homes Minnesota, a non-profits that assists

Disassembled Roseville house feeds a market for timber with a story

Rather than raze the residence, Roseville chose to take apart a small home piece by piece and sell off the components — many a century old.
South Metro
July 18, 2017
The Belle Plaine Veteran's Club had installed a monument depicting a kneeling soldier before a cross in the city's Veterans Memorial Park.

Belle Plaine ends debate by eliminating "free speech zone" in park

Statue with cross removed; satanic sculpture forestalled.
West Metro
July 18, 2017
Kade and Kallan Maresh

E.coli sickens siblings from Wright County, killing 3-year-old girl

A boy in critical condition is fighting for his life, days after toxin-producing bacteria killed his sister.
West Metro
July 18, 2017
Minneapolis Police Lt. Greg Reinhardt displayed two of the body cameras that will be tested by the department. Both cameras will record 9.5 hours of v

Hennepin County Sheriff's Office to add some body cameras this year

Up to 40 devices could be rolled out by December.
Local
July 18, 2017
An American mink, pictured in the United States.

Thousands of minks dying after vandals free them from Minn. farm

Authorities have yet to track down the perpetrators who struck late at night.
Local
July 18, 2017

Livestream replay: Minneapolis mayor, police discuss Justine Damond shooting

Mayor Betsy Hodges, MPD Assistant Chief Medaria Arradondo and Minneapolis Council Member Linea Palmisano held a briefing to provide an update regarding the officer involved shooting which occurred on July 15.
West Metro
July 18, 2017
A teen smokes a cigarette.

St. Louis Park is second Minn. city to raise tobacco sales age

St. Louis Park's action follows in the footsteps of neighboring Edina.
St. Paul
July 18, 2017
KYNDELL HARKNESS • kharkness@startribune.com 9/29/09St. Paul has a lot of garbage companies[With Waste Management cans on either side, Gene's D

St. Paul residents give mixed reviews to proposed trash hauling prices

The costs will include three big items, like microwaves and mattresses, a year.
Eat & Drink
July 18, 2017
Rendering of what the Portillo's in Maple Grove is likely to look like.

Portillo's reveals some juicy details about its future Maple Grove location

The Chicago-style hot dog purveyor said the fast-casual dining spot will feature a Prohibition theme and will open in the fall.
Local
July 18, 2017

Severe weather threat diminishes, but Minn. will remain soggy

Heavy rain — accompanied by hail and damaging winds — soaked much of western, central and southern Minnesota Monday night, and a repeat performance is on tap for today.
Minneapolis
July 18, 2017
Medical examiner: Justine Damond died from gunshot wound to abdomen

Medical examiner: Justine Damond died from gunshot wound to abdomen

Justine Damond, 40, who called 911 to report a possible assault behind her south Minneapolis home Saturday night, was fatally shot by a police officer. No body cams were running at the time.
Local
July 18, 2017
Most don't want Metro Transit fare increase; Met Council to vote next week

Most don't want Metro Transit fare increase; Met Council to vote next week

The Metropolitan Council's proposal to raise bus fares drew more than 6,000 comments, and not surprisingly, the majority were against a plan to tack on another 25 or 50 cents per ride on regular-route bus service and light- and commuter- rail service.
South Metro
July 18, 2017
Yasin Abdulkadir

11-year-old Burnsville boy missing since Sunday is found safe

Burnsville police said the boy was at a friend's home nearby.
East Metro
July 18, 2017

Wisconsin legislator will introduce his second St. Croix River private property bill

Rep. Adam Jarchow takes on Murr land-rights issue despite high court ruling.
Local
July 18, 2017

Uber goes national with tipping on Tuesday

For the past month, Uber users in Minneapolis, Seattle and Houston have been able to tip their drivers. Starting Tuesday, passengers in the rest of the country can do the same.
Local
July 18, 2017
Target Center interior with new scoreboard and improved seating.

Target Center looks to get back in the game with $140M renovation

When the new Minnesota Timberwolves season opens in three months, Target Center will look as rejuvenated as the team's new roster.
West Metro
July 18, 2017
The dashboard of the software-updated Tesla Model S P90D shows the icons enabling Tesla's autopilot, featuring limited hands-free steering, making the

Twin Cities man says he's to blame, not Tesla autopilot, for rollover crash

The Eden Prairie driver says he is clarifying what was in the police report, and says he had disengaged the autopilot by stepping on the accelerator.
St. Paul
July 18, 2017
Two-day closure of Wabasha Street bridge in St. Paul coming this week

Two-day closure of Wabasha Street bridge in St. Paul coming this week

One of the three river crossings on the south end of downtown St. Paul will close for two days this week putting commuters and transit riders on detour.

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