West Metro
September 22, 2017

Brooklyn Park man charged in rapes 3 weeks apart turns himself in

The 22-year-old suspect walked into Brooklyn Center police HQ and surrendered.
West Metro
September 22, 2017

Mound man pleads guilty to using $1 million in investors' money to fund lavish lifestyle

Jeremy Lundin stole more than $1 million from dozens of investors, the charges say.
West Metro
September 22, 2017
After 9 months of detours, Hwy. 169 in Edina is set to reopen

After 9 months of detours, Hwy. 169 in Edina is set to reopen

More than 90,000 motorists a day have been on detour as MnDOT replaced an old bridge with a 3,000-foot causeway that passes over marshland.
St. Paul
September 22, 2017

English learner program gets boost in St. Paul, but court case looms

Ten new teachers hired after difficult 2016-17 school year.
Local
September 22, 2017

Weekend traffic: One last closure on I-94, busy on the sports scene

The first full weekend of fall is shaping up to be a warm one, perfect for romping through a corn maze or checking out the bright yellow, red and orange tree leaves.
East Metro
September 22, 2017
The first cars to cross the St. Croix River bridge left Oak Park Heights on their way across the milelong span in early August. The old Stillwater Lif

More traffic crossing new St. Croix River bridge than old Stillwater bridge

Some motorists might have avoided the old Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Minneapolis
September 22, 2017
Members of Theatre Fiasko, from Joensuu, Finland listened to remarks by the Finnish Ambassador to the United States, Kirsti Kauppi during the event. T

This weekend, Minnesota celebrates the Finns, with rare visit by president

FinnFest USA returns to Minneapolis on nation's 100th anniversary.
South Metro
September 22, 2017
In a photo taken from video, Robert Kniefel, 61, of Lakeville, was rescued via a State Patrol helicopter early Thursday after spending nearly three da

Hunter rescued after nearly 3 days in forest north of Twin Cities

Robert Kniefel, 61, of Lakeville, built a fire to warm himself and endured heavy rains in the Nemadji Forest.
Minneapolis
September 22, 2017
Right to left, Sen. Bobby Joe Champion, Rep. Fue Lee, Commissioner Matt Massman, Rep. Raymond Dehn. Speaking at a town hall meeting Wednesday night at

State officials meet North Side business owners to talk jobs, economic development

Minority employment in Minnesota since recession has risen more than in other states.
Local
September 22, 2017
The National Weather Service Twin Cities is predicting a heat index of 100 for Friday, the first day of fall.

Heat wave hits as fall arrives: It's going to feel like 100 today

The predicted high of 93 degrees will make it one of the hottest days of the year.
Minneapolis
September 22, 2017
Bhavisha Patel hung up a sign with her sister Ria Patel's picture and the word "WHY?" during a vigil for Ria at St. Thomas University on Thursday, Sep

About 300 gather to honor St. Thomas student left to die in Minneapolis crash

Prosecutors have charged 21-year-old Michael Laurence Campbell with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide.
Minneapolis
September 22, 2017
Minneapolis City Council Member Lisa Goodman handed her chewing gum to Teqen Zea-Aida, a challenger for the Seventh Ward council seat, at a candidate

Mpls. council member 'sorry' after handing chewed gum to opponent

Incumbent Lisa Goodman apologizes to challenger Teqen Zéa-Aida after handing her already chewed gum over at a candidate forum.
Local
September 21, 2017
Minnesota Orchestra Music Director Osmo Vänskä

Finland + Minnesota = Finnesota. Here are the top connections

Minnesota is home to more Finnish-Americans than any other state.
Minneapolis
September 21, 2017
Early voting in Minneapolis, where the mayor, City Council and other city offices are up for election, begins Sept. 22.

Early voting in city elections begins Friday in Minneapolis

Voters can vote in person or cast absentee ballots before Election Day on Nov. 7.
Minneapolis
September 21, 2017
A windsurfer on Lake Calhoun Wedneday afternoon. ] JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com The Minneapolis Park Board will take its final vot

Renaming of Lake Calhoun now in the hands of Hennepin County Board

Controversy over change to Bde Maka Ska could be resolved next month.
West Metro
September 21, 2017
This is a magnified image of the Legionnaires bacterium made from an electron microscope.

Two Legionnaires' cases reported at Maple Grove care facility

Health officials are investigating, suspect the presence of bacteria in the facility's plumbing system.
Local
September 21, 2017
Think you're good at portaging a canoe? Prove it at the Ely half marathon.

Most Minnesotan race ever? A canoe portaging division in Ely half marathon

Six people have registered for Saturday's event, and more are welcome to sign up during registration on Friday.
South Metro
September 21, 2017
A cluster of zebra mussels is pictured in a Minnesota lake.

Zebra mussels found in Minneapolis, Lakeville lakes

A single mussel was found in Lake Harriet on a boat recovered from the bottom. Five were found in Lake Marion.
West Metro
September 21, 2017
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon ORG XMIT: MIN1605131425430376 ORG XMIT: MIN1605181436410516 ORG XM

Southwest light-rail wall draws the ire of Minneapolis, state officials

Met Council asked to study how barrier will affect Minneapolis.
St. Paul
September 21, 2017

Jed Stephen 'Kos' Kosmoski, who worked with St. Paul college baseball, hockey teams, dies at 44

Kosmoski, 44, died unexpectedly Aug. 5 in Seattle, stricken by pancreatitis while visiting his sister.

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