Inspired
May 25, 2018
Kera LaSure played with her daughter Thalia Mims, 2, as they sat together in the kitchen of the house LaShure bought through Habitat for Humanity's op

Habitat for Humanity's new Open Market buying program gives families more choice

Habitat for Humanity finds success in helping families buy homes.
Inspired
May 25, 2018

Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity CEO Sue Haigh retires after 13 years

Her tenure included helping 681 families buy homes, opening two Habitat Restores, and repairing and painting nearly 1,500 homes through its national trailblazing Brush With Kindness program.
Don't Miss
May 25, 2018
It's a short boat ride across Lake O'Dowd to an island retreat, on the market for $649,900.

Own a $649,900 private island with cabin on Lake O'Dowd in Shakopee

A couple built a cabin on a densely wooded island in the heart of the suburbs.
Local
May 25, 2018
Genna and Anthony Souffle looked over their dog Elsa for ticks before departing from Glacial Lakes State Park Monday morning.

Two dogs, three adults, one state park add up to 100 ticks in less than 24 hours

"We could see them everywhere."
Minneapolis
May 25, 2018
Student arrested in beating of school aide freed without bail

Student arrested in beating of school aide freed without bail

Mohammed Dukuly no longer needed life support and sat up in his hospital bed and smiling two days after the attack at the Minneapolis school where he works.
Local
May 25, 2018
In this photo taken Monday May 21, 2018, Bay Area Sports Hall of Hame inductee Brandi Chastain's plaque is displayed during a press conference in San

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Minneapolis
May 25, 2018
Downtown Minneapolis has experienced rapid population growth since 2006, and builders are betting on that continuing.

Judge: City of Mpls. has no authority to operate the Commons park

The ruling is the latest in a battle regarding the park next to U.S. Bank Stadium.
Local
May 25, 2018

Weekend traffic: A spate of road work for holiday travelers

With the Memorial Day weekend kicking off the unofficial start of summer, millions will take to the roads for a getaway, AAA says, and locally the biggest travel may be outside the metro area as road work on Interstate 35 north and south of the metro area has the potential to tie up traffic.
West Metro
May 25, 2018

Domestic abuse suspect is shot inside Crystal home by deputy

Officers were carrying out court order; wounded man will survive, BCA says.
West Metro
May 25, 2018

Fire strikes senior residence building in St. Louis Park; 2 taken to hospital

The flames were quickly doused on the 8th floor of the building.
East Metro
May 25, 2018
Analisa Leal

No seat belt use by 2 killed in rollover crash in Shoreview

The crash occurred about 12:45 a.m. along Victoria Street.
Minneapolis
May 25, 2018
Dark clouds rolled into the Twin Cities early Thursday evening, bringing rain, thunder and lightning to much of the area, including downtown Minneapol

3 rescued from Minnehaha Falls spillway during heavy rainfall

Emergency crews that responded found the three about 15 feet from the mouth of the falls.
Local
May 25, 2018
The Fort Snelling barracks photographed on May 24,, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. An item tucked into the Legislature's bonding bill would hasten the conve

Legislature pushes Fort Snelling affordable housing, at $600K per unit

Beat-the-clock bill has funds for pricey-to-build, affordable-to-rent units.
Local
May 24, 2018

Delivery drivers end strike against beer distributor J.J. Taylor

The Teamsters and the company had wrangled over safety issues.
North Metro
May 24, 2018
New Met Council Chair Adam Duininck held a news conference at the Metropolitan Council headquarters to address cost overruns of the Southwest metro li

Insert in bonding bill erodes Met Council planning power

Last-minute measures in bonding bill would give cities more powers.
Local
May 24, 2018
"It's just a part of life and it cost more in California," said Akhmiri Sekhr-ra, about increasing gas prices as she filled her car up with gas at a B

Twin Cities gas prices could top $3 a gallon this summer

Gasoline prices have risen sharply over the past few weeks, hitting a current average of $2.85 per gallon in the Twin Cities, 55 cents higher than a year ago.
Minneapolis
May 24, 2018
Minneapolis officials are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intercede in a wrongful-death lawsuit stemming from the 2013 fatal police shooting of Terra

Minneapolis city attorneys ask U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on Terrance Franklin lawsuit

A decision by the country's high court on whether to review the case is likely months away.
South Metro
May 24, 2018
Black bear in Burnsville.

Black bear spotted in Burnsville neighborhood

The animal did not appear agitated, city officials said.
Minneapolis
May 24, 2018
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey spoke to the students from the podium.

Minneapolis mayor promises immigrant rights, affordable housing and police reform

Jacob Frey laid out the details of his far-reaching vision for the city and its leaders in his first State of the City address.
St. Paul
May 24, 2018

St. Paul considers charging fees for changes to historic properties

City might charge up to $500 for major changes such as demolition.

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