St. Paul
November 8, 2017
St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter celebrated his win Tuesday night with family and friends at Union Depot.

Melvin Carter on winning: 'I'm thrilled. I'm elated. I'm humbled.'

Carter will be St. Paul's first black mayor.
St. Paul
November 8, 2017

Woman is killed, suspect arrested in a stabbing in St. Paul apartment

A female died at Regions Hospital after the stabbing inside an apartment on the 100 block of Edmund Avenue West.
North Metro
November 8, 2017

Carbon monoxide, cocaine killed pair found dead in Coon Rapids parking lot

St. Paul
November 8, 2017

Police witness hit-and-run pedestrian fatality in St. Paul

One officer jumped out of the vehicle to render aid; the other chased the suspect.
Minneapolis
November 7, 2017
Even before the polls opened Tuesday, nearly 12,000 Minneapolis voters cast their ballots early.

Voter turnout surprises Twin Cities poll watchers

Election officials estimate that 43 percent of the registered voters turned out at the polls, up from 33 percent four years ago.
Music
November 7, 2017
Red House Records President Bob Feldman, right, holds a CD tribute called "A Nod To Bob," at the Red House Records offices in St. Paul, Minn. in this

St. Paul folk label Red House Records sold to a Nashville company

The imprint that houses John Gorka and Charlie Parr will live on but the offices will close after nearly 35 years.
Local
November 7, 2017
A LimeBike dockless bike. A solar panel in the basket powers the lock. Lime Bike is vying for TC bike-share market.

Two finalists vie to bring dockless biking to Twin Cities

Nice Ride will pick finalist in coming weeks; riders will see transition from bike stations.
Vikings
November 7, 2017
A press conference and event marking 100 days until Super Bowl LII here in Minneapolis was held in the IDS Crystal Court with an ice sculpture outside

ESPN chooses IDS Crystal Court for Super Bowl week set

ESPN will broadcast from inside the skyscraper beginning on Wednesday before the game.
East Metro
November 7, 2017
The area outside the St. Paul City Hall and Ramsey County Courthouse that is set to become Judge Larry Cohen Plaza.

Ramsey County public defenders clash with courts over scheduling

Two public defenders were found in contempt of court the same day the office rolled out reforms.
South Metro
November 7, 2017

'This hurts,' says friend of woman slain in Shakopee

Victim was looking for a new place to live when her boyfriend allegedly killed her, friends said.
Local
November 7, 2017
Politics
November 7, 2017
Municipal liquor stores, such as this one in Edina's 50th and France shopping district, generate income for many cities around the state.

Municipal liquor stores saw record sales in 2016, but profits lagged

Competitive pressure could be partly to blame.
Local
November 7, 2017

Dr. Craig Garrett, chief of internal medicine at HCMC, dies at 70

What everybody — patients and staff alike — noticed was the integrity, humility, trust and care for those around him that Garrett exhibited.
Music
November 7, 2017
Country superstar couple Tim McGraw and Faith Hill performed together in St. Paul in August.

Country sweethearts McGraw and Hill swing tour back to Twin Cities

They are playing newly renovated Target Center this time around.
Politics
November 7, 2017

Today's Election Day: Find Minneapolis, St. Paul races and resources here

Not sure who's on your ballot? For major Minneapolis and St. Paul races, you'll get resources like campaign finance reports to help you research.
Local
November 7, 2017

Super Chat: Mark Wilf, NFL COO will talk economics at luncheon forum

The Economic Club of Minnesota is sponsoring the lunch Nov. 15 at the Minneapolis Hilton. Ecolab CEO Doug Baker will moderate the discussion.
Local
November 7, 2017
In this 2014 Star Tribune file photo, White Bear Lake plummeted to a record low water level due to a drought and large amount of groundwater pumping.

Deep wells in nearby suburbs linked to lower White Bear Lake

Tapping by a few cities around White Bear Lake accounted for much of the drop in the lake's level, the DNR says; lawn watering is less of a culprit.
East Metro
November 7, 2017
Michael S. Deal

Former Minn. commerce deputy pleads guilty in prostitution sting

Local
November 7, 2017
Unlike deer, moose have not developed defenses against parasites, which can damage their brains, nervous systems and livers.

Solved: Deer have direct role in death of Minnesota moose

The parasites that deer carry into the North Woods prove fatal, but hunters resist thinning the herd.
South Metro
November 7, 2017

Here's what to know about Election Day

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