Minneapolis
September 9, 2018

Gunshot victim found behind Minneapolis cafe is identified

The man found dead inside of car in the parking lot behind the Hard Times Cafe on Friday night was identified as 32-year-old Liban Mohamed Abdulahi of Burnsville.
Local
September 9, 2018
Giant shopping bins display specials near the new checkout area on the street level.

Big-box stores in Minnesota fight for lower tax bills

They say assessments are too high. Cities, facing lost revenue, are pushing back.
Local
September 9, 2018
The town of Winthrop MN put its stoplight in a museum after it came down in 2015, local historians understanding it's probably the only stoplight the

It's lights out for lone traffic signals in small Minn. towns

A series of traffic signals in southern Minnesota have disappeared in recent years, casualties of low volumes of vehicles, modern state standards and aging infrastructure expensive to replace.
Minneapolis
September 9, 2018
A makeshift memorial was set up in the alley just behind Cliff N Norms bar in Minneapolis, where one man was killed and three were injured by gunfire

Police comb for clues after 3 are shot dead in Minneapolis, St. Paul

Police ask witnesses to come forward: "Help us help you."
Local
September 9, 2018

Minnesota motorcyclists crash in western Wisconsin, killing one

A man was pronounced dead at the scene in Dunn County, while a woman went to the hospital with serious injuries.
Local
September 8, 2018
Stickers awaited voters after they cast their ballots on primary election day at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Paul.

Minnesota sees surge in new voter registrations ahead of competitive November midterm elections

The spike comes after the state in August saw the highest primary turnout since 1994.
Local
September 8, 2018

Woman arrested after Faribault man stabbed to death

The couple had a history of domestic violence, police said.
Local
September 8, 2018
FILE - In this April 20, 2015 file photo, a Canadian flag with a cannabis leaf flies on Parliament Hill during a 4/20 event in Ottawa, Ontario. Anothe

Brooks: O Cannabis! What happens when pot's legal next door?

Canada's legalizing recreational marijuana in October. In November, North Dakota voters will decide whether to follow suit.
Minneapolis
September 8, 2018
GLEN STUBBE • gstubbe@startribune.com –– Tuesday, October 19, 2010 -- Minneapolis, MN -- ] The Minneapolis skyline from I-35

Mpls. 2040 plan tries to put the brakes on city's car culture

To make 2014 goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 80%, planners say the city needs to reduce driving trips in Minneapolis by 37%.
Local
September 8, 2018
Dave Hughes, the endorsed congressional candidate in Minnesota's Seventh District, spoke in June at the Republican state convention in Duluth.

Trump tweets 'Total Endorsement!' for Collin Peterson challenger Dave Hughes

The president declared his support for the GOP Seventh District challenger Saturday morning.
East Metro
September 8, 2018
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi. At press conference after the Yanez verdict.

John Choi to hire immigration lawyer for Ramsey County

He will hire lawyer to help with U visas, potential deportation cases.
North Metro
September 8, 2018
Police say a sign was altered by a non-employee of the Arby's on the 5400 block of Brooklyn Boulevard in Brooklyn Center.

Man charged with altering Brooklyn Center Arby's sign to include racist, sexual slurs

The 19-year-old from Minneapolis is charged with gross misdemeanor criminal defamation, along with disorderly conduct and public nuisance, both misdemeanors.
Local
September 8, 2018

Metro briefs: Brooklyn Park OKs new rules for door-to-door salespeople

Local
September 8, 2018

Minnesota briefs: Otter Tail County kicks off 150th anniversary celebration

Home & Garden
September 8, 2018
The contemporary residence on Harrison Bay in Mound, designed by SKD Architects, is open for the Homes by Architects tour, Sept. 15-16.

Lake Minnetonka home built for all-season recreation, complete with bowling alley

With a bowling alley, swimming pool and sport court, this lakeside house in Mound is like being on vacation without leaving home. Get an inside look during the Homes by Architects tour Sept. 15-16.
Home & Garden
September 8, 2018

Lake Minnetonka home built for all-season recreation, complete with bowling alley

East Metro
September 8, 2018
Volunteers Molyka Sour, right, and Jennie Heinze with Wells Fargo sort potatoes for bagging. ] LEILA NAVIDI ï leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGR

Second Harvest Heartland to move to expand food rescue

A shift to more nutritious ingredients is a big part of what prompted Second Harvest Heartland to move into a new warehouse.
Local
September 8, 2018
The Historic Calumet Inn in Pipestone narrowly avoided condemnation in August after it began shedding its heavy quartize veneer. The new owner, Tammy

Can a new owner save Pipestone's Historic Calumet Inn?

With the windows falling off, the city came close to condemning it.
Local
September 8, 2018
The White Earth Nation will not build a casino in Otter Tail County, opting to invest in its existing casinos in Mahnomen (pictured) and Bagley. ORG X

White Earth Nation cancels proposed Otter Tail County casino

The proposed 270-acre complex, about 190 miles northwest of the Twin Cities, was planned for the shore of Star Lake.
South Metro
September 8, 2018

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