St. Paul
March 16, 2018
Melvin Carter and his wife Sakeena Carter were joined on stage by their family as Justice Tanya Bransford with the Fourth Judicial District administer

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter's inauguration week cost $205,000

Donations are still being sought to cover remaining expenses of $36,000.
Minneapolis
March 16, 2018
The PACER Center's annual invitation-only pre-party boasted hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, and mingling amongst top donors and sponsors in the Seasons Rot

Minneapolis Convention Center set for $2.7 million bathroom remodel

"Competitive overhaul" seeks to redo outdated restrooms.
Inspired
March 16, 2018
Skyler Kuczaboski translated a Dartmouth College instructor's children's book into Ojibwe, which "is a passion of mine," she said.

St. Paul grad works to revitalize indigenous languages through children's books

Skyler Kuczaboski, now a freshman at Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., has created a children's book in the Ojibwe language.
Inspired
March 16, 2018
Detrick Cheairs, above, said he and his 7-year-old daughter, De'Liyah, "are so blessed" to have moved into Minneapolis' Hawthorne EcoVillage.

EcoVillage provides infusion of affordable, green housing in north Minneapolis

The idea: Safe, affordable homes are essential to improving student performance, which leads to better-paying jobs, happier families and more vibrant neighborhoods.
March 16, 2018
Emergency personnel respond after a brand-new pedestrian bridge collapsed onto a highway at Florida International University in Miami on Thursday, Mar

Prolific designer of Florida bridge also did new I-35W span

The company that designed a pedestrian bridge that collapsed in Florida is the same company that designed the new Interstate 35W bridge in Minnesota, after the old span collapsed more than 10 years ago.
Don't Miss
March 16, 2018
JEFF WHEELER ï jwheeler@startribune.com HOPKINS - 4/9/09 - A bill working its way through the Minnesota state legislature would regulate tattoo p

Hennepin County deputies win round in being able to have tattoos

Union leaders hope an arbitration ruling is a step toward fewer restrictions. Tattoo policies have been a frequent discussion in law enforcement for many years.
Local
March 16, 2018
Mayo doctors go viral with stirring 'Alright' video

Mayo doctors go viral with stirring 'Alright' video

Orthopedic surgery residents take patient care up a few octaves.
St. Paul
March 15, 2018
Holding a murder mystery themed New Year's Eve party now threatens the future of Scott Kramer's B&B in St. Paul's historic Dearing Mansion. ] BRIAN PE

Murder-mystery party could kill St. Paul mansion's life as a B&B

The owner of the Dearing Mansion said it was a private party, but city officials say New Year's Eve bash wasn't the first violation.
St. Paul
March 15, 2018
St. Catherine University President Becky Roloff

St. Kate's scrapped leadership conference over diversity concerns

Officials say invited speakers were not diverse enough.
North Metro
March 15, 2018
Anoka County is working on a branding campaign and creating a new economic development website that lists all available sites in one place. "That&#x20

New project works to put Anoka County 'on the map'

A rebranding campaign will stress available land and development potential.
West Metro
March 15, 2018
"Let me say that the conduct of these two people, if we prove it in court is as repugnant and horrifying as anything I have seen in my 18 years as cou

Lawyer for driver who killed girlfriend says Mike Freeman 'maligned' client, seeks to impact sentence

The county attorney's statements to news media "were intended to influence the sentence." Freeman denies the allegations.
Politics
March 15, 2018
Minnesota State Sen. Karin Housley, chairwoman of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy committee, questioned state admininistrators at a hearing

Minn. Republicans introduce legislation to fight elder abuse in senior homes

Sen. Karin Housley attacked the Dayton administration for failing to act sooner.
Minneapolis
March 15, 2018
FILE - In this July 1, 2014, file photo, fans cheer for the United States against Belgium during a Brazil 2014 World Cup viewing party at Soldier Fiel

Minneapolis pulls out of running as host city for 2026 World Cup

The bid committee said it couldn't get assurances on liability from FIFA, or clear enough estimates of the costs.
Local
March 15, 2018
In this May 2014 photo, Michael Karkoc works in his yard in Minneapolis.

Doctors to examine Minnesota man, 99, sought by Poland in Nazi case

They'll decide if 99-year-old is able to stand trial on World War II massacre charges.
St. Paul
March 15, 2018
Victim Ben Januschka and attorney Mine Finnegan spoke at a news conference about the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis attempting to block a cle

St. Paul-Minneapolis Archdiocese objects to Crosier abuse settlement

Abuse victims argue late objection puts their hard-fought settlement in jeopardy.
Local
March 15, 2018
The winning ticket was bought at this Holiday in Roseau.

Lottery ticket sold in Roseau hits for $22.8 million

Before taxes, the immediate cash payout is worth $13.5 million. The winner has yet to claim the prize.
Politics
March 15, 2018

A timeline on elder abuse issue

Local
March 15, 2018

William E. "Bill" Mullin, lawyer and political activist, dies at 83

Local
March 15, 2018

Charges: Rochester man shot dead after trying to record dispute following minor crash

One of the four challenging the victim took the dead man's cellphone after the fatal gunfire, according to authorities.
East Metro
March 15, 2018
Jenny Vance, far left, and her mother Ann Jahnke(blue/gray) demanded answers for the death of her son Darren and for his body to be released.]A woman

No charges against Ramsey County deputy who fatally shot man last year

The use of force was justified, said a statement from the Ramsey County Attorney's Office.

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