Politics
February 21, 2018
With a box of his dead mother's ashes on the desk in front of him, Kent Edwards described how she was abused by two caregivers at a Lino Lakes assiste

Victims denounce a failing state system for responding to reports of elder abuse

Minnesota Senate committee chair says too many reports of abuse have "fallen through the cracks."
East Metro
February 21, 2018
FILE - In this June 26, 2005 file photo, the Rev. Billy Graham speaks on stage on the third and last day of his farewell American revival in the Queen

Rev. Billy Graham rose to prominence during his years in Twin Cities

Graham's footprints still seen at University of Northwestern, KTIS.
East Metro
February 21, 2018
State Attorney General Lori Swanson announced Tuesday afternoon that 3M Company has agreed to give the state of Minnesota a grant of $850 million to s

Thanks to 3M settlement, water in east metro to get an $850 million boost

First spending priority will be fixing drinking water for city systems and private wells.
Local
February 21, 2018
The Rev. Bill Graham has died at age 99.

The Rev. Billy Graham, who was pastor to millions, dies at age 99

The Rev. Billy Graham, who transformed American religious life through his preaching and activism, and whose ministry was long based in the Twin Cities, died in North Carolina.
West Metro
February 21, 2018

Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by car in Bloomington

It happened near the tintersection of Bloomington Ferry Road and Landau Drive about 8 p.m., police said.
South Metro
February 21, 2018
Hwy. 3 in Rosemount will be closed until at least 8 p.m. Wednesday due to this large fire, the State Patrol said.

Hwy. 3 in Rosemount reopens after closure due to big fire

Minneapolis
February 21, 2018

Police arrest man in Minneapolis slaying of brother

The suspect is being held without bail in Hennepin County jail.
Local
February 21, 2018

Minnesota colleges, universities adopt 'affirmative consent' rule

New standard redefines sexual misconduct on campus.
St. Paul
February 21, 2018
St. Paul City Council Members Samantha Henningson and Rebecca Noecker and Council President Amy Brendmoen spoke before a meeting on the citywide minim

St. Paul City Council hears first report on minimum wage hike

The nonpartisan Citizens League presented the summary of hundreds of comments on the proposed citywide minimum wage increase.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2018
Mpls. police say they can't track all officers' use of body cameras

Mpls. police say they can't track all officers' use of body cameras

The department is not tracking whether all officers are routinely activating body cameras and has not fully staffed the office tasked with reviewing footage.
Local
February 21, 2018
Tyra Hemans, 19, left, and Logan Locke, 17, right, students who survived the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, wait to board buses in Parkland

In Minnesota, growing support for student walkouts, with plans for protest Wednesday

Florida school shooting is prompting action, including a walkout and march in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Minneapolis
February 21, 2018
Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights director Velma Korbel, shown in 2012.

Minneapolis mayor reconsiders civil rights director's reappointment

Jacob Frey will look into concerns over a hot line established to report hate crimes.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2018

More than 100 arrested in Super Bowl stings

Super Bowl is not the magnet for prostitution that many think, officials say.
East Metro
February 20, 2018
Attorney General Lori Swanson announced Tuesday that 3M Co. has agreed to give Minnesota $850 million to settle what has been a long and contentious l

3M settles contentious lawsuit with state for $850 million

The money will be used to clean up drinking water and groundwater contamination in east metro communities.
West Metro
February 20, 2018
Marcus Allen Wayne Hallmark

Suspect in Minnetonka park-and-ride killing found guilty

Marcus Hallmark will be sentenced Monday for the killing of Thomas Russ in March 2017.
Local
February 20, 2018

Number of Minnesotans lacking health insurance increases

Minnesota's uninsured rate went from 4.3 percent in 2015 to 6.3 percent in 2017, fueled by a drop in the number of employers who offered coverage as well as people exiting the individual market.
West Metro
February 20, 2018

Hopkins Dance Center founder Leslie Daly, who taught generations of dancers, dies at 71

Leslie Jean Daly, of St. Louis Park, died Jan. 14 at age 71 after battling breast cancer for 18 years.
Minneapolis
February 20, 2018
Shortly after being sworn-in as the Mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Frey was greeted and greeted other newly sworn-in council members in the City Council

Minneapolis Mayor Frey hires new chief of staff

Gia Vitali worked with Jacob Frey on state's same-sex marriage campaign.
St. Paul
February 20, 2018

Parks advocate Shirley Erstad announces City Council run in St. Paul's Fourth Ward

Erstad is executive director of the nonprofit Friends of the Parks and Trails of St. Paul and Ramsey County.
Local
February 20, 2018

Driver dies after vehicle crashes and rolls eight to nine times in western Minn.

Two passengers were hurt in the crash just east of Granite Falls, Minn.

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