North Metro
September 19, 2018
Anthony Cannady

Murder charges: Bounced Minneapolis bar patron came back with gun, fired into crowd

The gunman was hit with pepper spray and left the bar angry, according to authorities.
South Metro
September 19, 2018

Charges: Woman stole $80K from nonprofit health clinic, bought Taylor Swift tickets

She also allegedly used some of the money to make hundreds of purchases through Amazon.
Local
September 19, 2018

A deeper look at Minneapolis crime rates

Data show an overall decrease in Minneapolis crime, but also reveal recent upticks in rates for various violent crimes.
St. Paul
September 19, 2018
Amanda Weber with son Zayvion.

Advocates hail child's return to mother as victory against Minn. child protection system

Critics of state's child custody system say many children are being wrongfully removed from the home.
West Metro
September 19, 2018
Nancy Edwards lives on about $1,500 a month between Social Security and an annuity, she said. She has a reverse mortgage just to pay property taxes.

2018: Orono prosecutes 74-year-old, saying she rented her lakeshore dock illegally

Nancy Edwards said she understands that the city doesn't want pop-up marinas, but adds that a single boat on a dock should be allowed, at least for low-income residents.
West Metro
September 19, 2018
County Administrator David Hough presents the 2019 budget the Hennepin County Board Tuesday.

Hennepin County eyes a 5.5 percent increase in the property tax levy

Funding for child protection services is at center of need for $43 million in new revenue.
North Metro
September 19, 2018
Finally finished, Hwy. 169 now at full strength in Champlin

Finally finished, Hwy. 169 now at full strength in Champlin

MnDOT has completed work on the highway, and this week has reopened all lanes in both directions between Hwy. 610 and the Mississippi River bridge.
Minneapolis
September 19, 2018
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson's sexual assault working group is scheduled to meet for the first time Tuesday in response to the Star Tribune

Minn. sexual assault task force vows to scrutinize failings in investigations

Police training and standards are among the issues facing panel, which held its first meeting.
North Metro
September 18, 2018

Sheriff's deputies recover body of missing boater on Lake Minnetonka

Empty craft was found circling near Big Island on Saturday.
Local
September 18, 2018
Rachel Harberts, with son Jaxon and daughter Emerson.

Distracted-driving 'epidemic' blamed for deaths of teacher, daughter in S. Minn.

Outpouring of support follows, with services planned Thursday in Rochester.
Local
September 18, 2018
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Interim Police Chief Sara Rice stood near the sign where she and her department have jurisdiction on the reservation, Thursd

Policing agreement reached for Mille Lacs reservation

The agreement restores a power-sharing partnership that existed for 25 years before the county suspended it in 2016.
Local
September 18, 2018
Hydrocodone is a popular prescription semi-synthetic opioid that is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Minnesota's corporate leaders join fight against opioids

Tight labor market adds incentives for businesses as addiction spreads to ordinary workplaces.
Minneapolis
September 18, 2018
Former acting Attorney General Sally Yates testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, May 8, 2017, before the Senate Judiciary subcommittee on C

Minneapolis set to pay Sally Yates $195K for ketamine investigation

The former acting U.S. attorney general will lead a probe into whether police crossed the line.
Music
September 18, 2018
Prince

Prince fans file petition demanding federal grand jury probe into death

"We want justice to be served," said one fan who worked on the petition.
West Metro
September 18, 2018

Guilty plea in humiliating attack on older woman in Mpls. bus shelter posted on Facebook

One person among many intervened while the others "do nothing," according to authorities.
Minneapolis
September 18, 2018
One person died in this crash Sunday.

Patrol yet to ID, find driver who crashed on I-94, leaving one passenger dead, other badly hurt

State records show the vehicle's owner lives in south Minneapolis.
Local
September 18, 2018
An arrangement of aspirin pills

That daily aspirin isn't necessarily helping prevent heart attacks

Latest data suggest that, for healthy people, there's no benefit – but some risks.
Inspired
September 18, 2018
Raniga Sheikh and Jacobi Simmons, leaders of the teen-operated Green Garden Bakery. Photo: Neal St.Anthony

North side teens dream big with sweet Green Garden expansion

Green Garden grows vegetables in its community garden, bakes them into healthy vegetable-based desserts for every diet, and markets them using sustainable practices.
Local
September 18, 2018
After police fatally shot Thurman Blevins on June 23, 2018, in Minneapolis, several blocks were taped off as residents gathered to express their sadne

Police complaints surge in 2018, but officials at a loss for why

Complaints about Minneapolis police misconduct to a civilian review board have surpassed last year's total with more than three months left in 2018, with no singular explanation as to why.
Local
September 17, 2018
A health worker prepares a syringe with a vaccine against measles.

Third Minnesota measles case prompts warning about international travel

Unvaccinated children at risk in some overseas nations, officials say.

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