Minneapolis
July 20, 2017

Couple robbed at knifepoint at U bus stop, ordered to strip

The suspect in the late-night crime remains at large.
North Metro
July 20, 2017
U.S. Representative Keith Ellison

Rep. Keith Ellison introduces bill supporting mobile home parks

He introduces bill to protect the parks where residents live and to give them 'a fighting chance.'
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017

Arrest made in woman's stabbing in Minneapolis parking ramp

The victim of the stabbing in Ramp B is still in HCMC in serious condition.
East Metro
July 20, 2017

Grant resident files suit against fellow City Council members

West Metro
July 20, 2017

Robbinsdale man charged with murder of Fridley teen in death linked to marijuana deal

Marijuana deal may have been behind killing, authorities say.
Local
July 20, 2017
Surly's lower level beer hall.

Surly Brewing can't get involved in workers' tip pool, judge rules

A judge ruled in favor of a former Surly Brewing Co. employee who alleged its tip distribution policy was unfair to him and other servers at its giant Minneapolis restaurant.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017

2 sentenced for aiding man who shot BLM protesters at 4th Precinct

One will serve time in the workhouse, the other on house arrest.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017
Mayor Betsy Hodges and Assistant Police Chief Medaria Arradondo addressed the latest developments in the death of Justine Damond, Tuesday, July 18, 20

Mayor Hodges: Minneapolis police body camera policy must change

In an interview, the mayor said the fatal shooting of Justine Damond should not have happened — and that the lack of body camera footage is unacceptable.
Local
July 20, 2017

Correction for July 21, 2017

Don't Miss
July 20, 2017
Celebrity chef Paula Deen

Hockey, Paula Deen and yet more food among new State Fair attractions

Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.
Local
July 20, 2017
Employee Alex Voelker pushed out Rick Laudenbach as he and his wife Lori Laudenbach went for an 8-mile kayak trip on her birthday at CW Outfitting in

Stretch of Mississippi River in and around St. Cloud sheds its sullied history

A stretch of the Mississippi River in and around St. Cloud is an attraction. It wasn't always that way. The word now is development.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017
A woman viewed the memorial on the steps of the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community church in south Minneapolis Wednesday as rain began to fall.

911 calls provide a glimpse into Justine Damond's final moments

Justine Damond spent her last moments trying to help a stranger, according to a 911 transcript. Soon afterward, a responding Minneapolis officer, Mohamed Noor, fired his gun from inside a patrol vehicle and killed her.
North Metro
July 20, 2017

From Communist Czechoslovakia to Fridley mayor, Frank Liebl had a life of civic work

Liebl, 83, died of Alzheimer's disease on June 11 in New Hope.
Local
July 20, 2017
Former U.S. Congresswoman Michele Bachmann shakes hands after speaking at a GOP gubernatorial forum in Waconia on Wednesday.

Back in spotlight, Bachmann praises Trump, addresses police shooting

The ex-congresswoman was the featured speaker in Waconia at a forum for Republican candidates for Minnesota governor.
West Metro
July 20, 2017
Edina mayor Jim Hovland listed to discussion about the amending of Tobacco sales in Edina from a minimum age of 18 to 21.

Edina considers resuming passenger rail service that ended 75 years ago

In a policy U-turn, the suburb will hold a public hearing to gauge interest.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017
Minneapolis Police Union President Bob Kroll at a March 30, 2016, press conference.

Minneapolis police union silent after Justine Damond shooting

Lt. Bob Kroll, breaking from past practice, said he will wait for investigation.
South Metro
July 20, 2017
A flash flood watch was in effect for parts of Minnesota and Wisconsin until 6 a.m. Thursday.

Heavy rain drenches Twin Cities, communities to south

The National Weather Service warned that flash flooding could occur overnight.
Local
July 20, 2017
EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt visited Minnesota on Wednesday to discuss water quality, pollution and more.

EPA chief Pruitt backs federal funding for Great Lakes cleanup

Scott Pruitt, the nation's top environmental officer, said Wednesday that he stands firmly behind continued federal funding for a landmark cleanup of Great Lakes pollution — a sharp contrast to the Trump administration's proposed budget, which would essentially kill the program.
Minneapolis
July 19, 2017
Suspect photo.

Armed robbers targeting Metro PCS stores in Mpls., St Paul

Robberies have taken place between July 7 and July 10.
Local
July 19, 2017
Zeam Porter, a transgender college student spoke in support of the adoption of the toolkit, as did his mother, Ea McMillan Porter.

Minnesota Department of Education approves toolkit to help transgender students

Supporters cheered the draft kit to be sent to schools, while opponents predicted legal challenge.

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