South Metro
June 16, 2018
Kerri Jo Spidahl a vocational coordinator at Kota Connections ,showed residents with disabilities how to use the ride-sharing service Lyft Tuesday Jun

Dakota County looking to Lyft residents with disabilities

Dakota County's pilot program is aiming to fill Metro Mobility gaps.
Don't Miss
June 16, 2018
Lil Leuthard Ritter and Sister Agatha Grossman look at an old photo of Joseph Schmid and his immediate family.

Hundreds of Lake Minnetonka family descendants are reunited

Hundreds of Schmid descendants meet for first time and are strangers no more.
South Metro
June 16, 2018
By Erin Adler. Rachel Stancer-Prokop stands outside the barn that burned down in late May.

Farm family moves on after two barn fires in six months

The Fox family of Rosemount won't rebuild, but said the tragedies won't keep them from opening their store this fall.
Inspired
June 16, 2018

Philando Castile exhibit at Minneapolis Institute of Art embraces beauty and trauma

Bringing Castile's story into the Minneapolis Institute of Art gives it weight, artists say about "Art and Healing: In the Moment," which opened this weekend.
West Metro
June 16, 2018
Susie and Steve Nanney

Blaine police officer, wife killed in motorcycle crash

Four motorcyclists died on Twin Cities highways in a 24-hour span.
Minneapolis
June 16, 2018

Driver in north Mpls. crash that killed 2 could face charges, police say

"Speed, reckless and impaired driving are all thought to be possible causes of the crash," said police spokesman John Elder.
East Metro
June 16, 2018
Beverly Burrell

Drug dealer sentenced to 8 years for fentanyl overdose of ex-Marine

Burrell is now serving 14 years in prison on separate opioid-related cases in Hennepin County. Two more cases involving deaths are pending.
Local
June 16, 2018

Star Tribune, local media recognized at SPJ Page One Awards

Star Tribune staffers took top honors in other newspaper categories, including breaking news, business, editorial, enterprise, feature, investigative and sports writing, as well as for design and photography.
Local
June 16, 2018

4 hurt, 1 hospitalized when trains collide in western Wisconsin

Two southbound Canadian National trains collided in a remote area in Wiergor Township.
Local
June 16, 2018
Sand dredged from the Mississippi River is piled high on the river bank near Wabasha. The city and the Army Corps of Engineers have reached an agreeme

Wabasha, Army Corps agree to new direction for disposal of Mississippi River sand

The new plan — which will take at least a year to finalize — calls for the city to create a material-handling facility at the Port of Wabasha.
Local
June 16, 2018

Minnesota briefs: Mankato will celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day

Local
June 16, 2018
Grand Mound / photo possibility but did not run with Star Tribune travel writer Catherine Watson story Sunday April 19, 1998, about mounds in the eart

Decision to reopen Grand Mound site expected this fall

The American Indian burial mounds have been closed since 2002
Local
June 16, 2018

Excessive heat warning in effect for Twin Cities until 8 p.m.; storms possible

Rounds of heavy rain and severe weather are possible Friday and Saturday.
Local
June 16, 2018
General Mills corporate headquarters in Golden Valley, MN, Tuesday, May 22, 2012. The company announced layoffs today. ] GLEN STUBBE * gstubbe@startri

Tariff, inflation pressures could hurt manufacturers' growth year

West Metro
June 16, 2018
A small clock radio was taken apart during the Hennepin County Fix-It Clinics where residents bring in small household appliances, electronics, clothi

Hennepin Fix-It clinics set the mark for other counties

The clinics inspired others to follow suit, and some are now taking clothing for repair.
East Metro
June 16, 2018

North/East metro briefs: Ramsey County to take over conservation district

Inspired
June 15, 2018
The Sunday-after-church gathering at the home of Curtis and Darlene Bell Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Brooklyn Park. The Bells have fostered over 30 child

'All about family': Movement to reform foster care takes root in Minnesota

As state seeks to change foster care, it looks to Brooklyn Park couple getting it right.
Minneapolis
June 15, 2018

Two people die, two injured in crash in north Mpls. alley

A driver hit two telephone poles and a parked car, flipping his vehicle, police said.
South Metro
June 15, 2018

Renaissance Festival manager accused of raping photographer on fairgrounds

Carr Hagerman was charged Tuesday with sexual assault and was being held in jail without bail.
Minneapolis
June 15, 2018

As Minneapolis homicide investigation continues, family and friends grieve

No one has been arrested in the shooting death of Dayigin Broadus, 18.

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