East Metro
July 21, 2017
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, spoke with passion about her reaction to a not guity verdict for Officer Jeronimo Yanez at the Ramsey Cou

Settlement in Philando Castile's death proposed to go to mother alone

Philando Castile's father, serving life in prison, made no claim on settlement over son's death
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017
2017: Graphic body cam video shows officer shooting dogs in Minneapolis yard

2017: Graphic body cam video shows officer shooting dogs in Minneapolis yard

The officer's video is the first public viewing of the entire encounter that left the two animals with serious wounds.
South Metro
July 20, 2017
Rod Thompson

FBI, Shakopee police investigate spending by former superintendent

Thompson allegedly admitted to accepting perks from companies working with the school district, according to a search warrant affidavit filed this week.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017

Met Council set to dole out $4 million to clean polluted sites

Most projects receiving funds are in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Minneapolis
July 20, 2017
Tobacco companies and retailers are pushing back against Minneapolis leaders' move to restrict the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city, like they

Lobbyists descend on Minneapolis to fight menthol restriction

Tobacco companies and retailers are pushing back against Minneapolis leaders' move to restrict the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city.
South Metro
July 20, 2017
Miguel Aguirre, who is employed at the local Ashley Furniture, made his way assessing the damage to his back yard, Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Arcadia,

Mississippi River communities clean up in wake of mudslides, flooding

Several inches of rain caused a mess on bluffside roads, but most roads were reopened Thursday.
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.

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