Movies
April 19, 2018
This artist rendering shows what Park Nicollet intends for the Mann Theaters building to look like upon taking over the structure.

Mann Theatres in St. Louis Park will soon close for good, as will Bruegger's next door

Park Nicollet is taking over the space, the property's landlord said.
West Metro
April 19, 2018

Timeline: Prince death case

Music
April 19, 2018
Prince fans gathered at the Prince mural on the side of the Chanhassen Cinema on April 21, 2017, marking the first anniversary of Prince's death.

Prosecutor to announce Thursday whether charges will be filed in Prince's death

To date, no one has been charged or publicly implicated in the musician's death.
Minneapolis
April 19, 2018
GENERAL INFORMATION: Shrine motorcycle riders are riding across the country to raise awareness about Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Shriners Hospital for Children planning to shift to outpatient care only

Goal will be less hospital care, more outpatients and same-day surgeries.
South Metro
April 19, 2018
The State Patrol escorted a vehicle that an investigator mistakenly suspected was carrying dead wolves.

Dead wolves or live foxes? State Patrol pulls over vehicle on I-494 to check

A trailer of foxes or raccoons was thought to be euthanized wolves.
Local
April 19, 2018
Former firefighter Brian Cristofono spent time doing homework at a coffee shop, Thursday, March 29, 2018 in Plymouth, MN. After leaving the fire depar

Minnesota firefighters grapple with 'silent epidemic'

Researchers estimate that anywhere from 7 to 37 percent of firefighters have PTSD, yet the work culture overwhelmingly views treatment as a sign of weakness.
St. Paul
April 19, 2018
Macalester College student Emma Wise pointed out birds for Sai Chang, 16, left, and Marquise Tatum, 15, during an Urban Roots program on April 10. The

St. Paul's underfunded after-school programs raise equity questions

St. Paul wants to fight racial, income disparities in youth programs by making them affordable.
St. Paul
April 19, 2018
St. Paul's Grandview Theater, built in 1933, will close for several weeks for renovations that will replace seats, draperies, carpeting and create a M

St. Paul's aging Grandview Theater closed until mid-May for renovation

A forgivable city loan will help historic Grandview get needed renovations.
St. Paul
April 19, 2018
Crews working with Sm+RT Homes moved two modular houses from tractor trailer trucks and set them on foundations with a huge crane in East St. Paul. ]

St. Paul leaders want more housing built - now

The city's new Fair Housing Work Group is delving into the housing shortage, but City Council members say they're ready to act now.
Politics
April 18, 2018
Thomas Duvall was convicted of a series of brutal rapes of teenage girls in the 1970s and has admitted to more than 60 victims.

Minnesota Appeals Court to consider release of serial rapist

Appeals panel to decide if Thomas Ray Duvall is no longer a public danger.
Local
April 18, 2018
Ji Chen skied the cross country course Wednesday at Theodore Wirth Park. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Cross country skiers

Tired of endless winter? Twin Cities skiers can't get enough

Deep snow, fresh tracks, freezing temps: Winter's staying power delights some.
Local
April 18, 2018
New videos show 'coldblooded killer' Lois Riess in Ocala, Fla.

New videos show 'coldblooded killer' Lois Riess in Ocala, Fla.

Blooming Prairie fugitive used dead woman's credit cards, authorities said.
Local
April 18, 2018

Charles McDew, civil rights activist and Metro State adviser, dies at 79

Minneapolis
April 18, 2018

Minneapolis' Earth Day Clean Up is postponed until May 12

Minneapolis
April 18, 2018
Sterling V. Smith

Man charged with assaulting bus driver in north Mpls. after false racial accusation

The defendant's girlfriend had accused the driver of making racial comments; video reveals none, according to the charges.
Local
April 18, 2018
Dalton McFadzen, 21, and Denise McFadzen, 42, were victims of "homicidal violence" Tuesday in a rural home near Perham, Minn., according to the Otter

Double murder mystery: Mom, son ID'd as victims in rural Minnesota killings; man jailed

Authorities have yet to say what led to the killings; suspect has yet to be charged.
West Metro
April 18, 2018
The damage inside Muddy Paws Cheesecake following an alleged burglary at the bakery on Saturday, April 14.

Community rallies for burglarized St. Louis Park cheesecake bakery

Friends of St. Louis Park business raise $20,000 after destructive break-in.
East Metro
April 18, 2018
Hussain Saeed Alnahdi

Mpls. man acquitted of murder, guilty of battery in killing of UW-Stout exchange student

The defense claimed self-defense during the trial in western Wisconsin.
Inspired
April 18, 2018
Rebecca Ortiz of Suisun, CA added her message to a memorial to Prince that was made by a fan in Japan and was on display at Lee's Liquor Lounge Wednes

Prince fans hope to carry on his 'legacy of giving' via Purple Playground

With volunteers from all over the globe, the Purple Playground is planning the inaugural Prince Academy at St. Paul's High School for Recording Arts.
Minneapolis
April 18, 2018
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Supreme Court: Hennepin County illegally kept records from public

Government watchdog sought access to sheriff's use of biometric tools.

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