Local
August 14, 2017

Hearing police call about Duluth drowning, man runs to river, saves victim

Hearing sirens, the man went outside and quickly scrambled into action.
Local
August 14, 2017
This undated photo released by Yamaha Entertainment Group shows a custom-made purple piano the company manufactured for musician Prince. Days before h

Prince's favorite color enshrined by Pantone

The purple hue is named "Love Symbol #2" after the pop star's glyph.
West Metro
August 14, 2017

Shooter in ambush murder of Minnetonka teen gets 30-year sentence

Local
August 14, 2017

Minnesota briefs: Work set to begin on Lake Wobegon Regional Trail extension to connect to St. Cloud

West Metro
August 14, 2017
Greg LeMond with one of his new bicycles last week in LeMond Bicycles' North Loop offices. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribun

U.S. judge in Minneapolis orders alleged 'cybersquatters' to pull LeMond materials

Preliminary injunction points to cycling legend's "likelihood of success" in his $6.6M suit.
East Metro
August 14, 2017

6 arrested in roving fights in St. Paul

Up to 200 youths fought outside a rec center and at several intersections.
Local
August 14, 2017

At least it wasn't a total nightmare: First day of I-394 ramp closure mostly went ... OK

First day of I-394 ramp closure caused brief gridlock, but overall traffic moved well, officials said.
Local
August 14, 2017
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Racing champion brings his teen driver's training course to Maple Grove

The four-hour class is no joy ride. It's an intense hands-on course put on by former National Hot Rod Association champion racer Doug Herbert to teach novice drivers responsible and defensive driving and stop bad habits before they take root.
Local
August 14, 2017
Traffic delays were growing around Minneapolis as Monday morning commuters had to deal with the closure of the I-394 ramp to I-94 eastbound.

I-394 ramp closure: Traffic control agents to help with Hennepin Avenue gridlock during afternoon rush

The City of Minneapolis will station traffic control agents along Hennepin and Lyndale avenues near the Walker Art Center during the Monday afternoon rush hour to help keep intersections open and traffic moving, a city spokeswoman said.
East Metro
August 14, 2017
Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham, shown during a discussion in February, said county financial needs are falling on "deaf ears" at the legi

Washington County's proposed tax hike is biggest in years

New construction in the east metro county could ease homeowners' burden of 6.9% property tax increase.
Minneapolis
August 14, 2017
Police collected evidence after a homicide Sunday evening in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis' latest homicide victim was 28-year-old man

Police have not made an arrest in the killing Sunday evening.
Local
August 14, 2017
Public and private memorial services are set for Ruth Berg, the Minnehaha Academy receptionist who was one of two people killed last week in a natural

Memorial service held for Minnehaha Academy receptionist Ruth Berg

Ruth Berg, 47, was remembered as a big-hearted friend, family member and employee.
Local
August 14, 2017

Boat crash on Mississippi kills 2, injures 5

Searchers Sunday afternoon found the body of the final person who had been aboard a boat that crashed the previous evening, killing two people and injuring five others along the Mississippi River. The required number of personal flotation devices were on board but not in use, authorities said.
Local
August 14, 2017
People attending the vigil Sunday night near Lake Calhoun listened to the speakers. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Several hundred

Lake Calhoun vigil denounces racism, supports for Charlottesville victims

1,000 people braved the rain at Lake Calhoun to denounce racism.
Local
August 14, 2017
This string of mounted fish is among the items available at an Internal Revenue Service auction of confiscated merchandise from Ely's Wilderness Outfi

Outfitting gear, mounted animals for sale at IRS auction of Ely's oldest outfitter

The sale of the contents of Wilderness Outfitters comes after it was shuttered by the IRS earlier this summer over federal liens and unpaid taxes.
Local
August 13, 2017

Man shot dead in north Minneapolis

A man was fatally shot inside a residence in north Minneapolis on Sunday evening, and investigators are seeking information in the case.
Minneapolis
August 13, 2017
Ivie Flowers, right, chatted with Nicole Herrli, 22, a senior at St. Thomas University, and high school freshman Lunden Woodberry, 14, as she bought a

University of St. Thomas project offers new hope for 'food deserts'

At BrightSide Produce, college students and local teenagers team up to deliver fresh produce, at discount prices, to corner stores in low-income neighborhoods.
Local
August 13, 2017
The Minnesota State Capitol

'Never forget this': Past and present workers honored at State Capitol

The event drew descendants of some of the building's original laborers and craftsmen.
East Metro
August 13, 2017

Wis. patrol: St. Paul man going nearly 100, with 3 kids in vehicle and drunk

He was stopped about 7:30 a.m. near Baldwin in St. Croix County.
Don't Miss
August 13, 2017
"Love Power" Jesus mural in Minneapolis' West Bank neighborhood Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN.

Minneapolis' landmark Jesus mural is crumbling — can it be saved?

One of Minneapolis' most prominent public paintings is falling apart. An anonymous donor recently gave the church $1,000 to "beautify" the mural.

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