Local
November 16, 2018
President Donald Trump is backdropped by headstones as he prepares to speak during an American Commemoration Ceremony, Sunday Nov. 11, 2018, at Suresn

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Inspired
November 16, 2018
Several groups gathered at the workstation tables inside Feed My Starving Children in Coon Rapids on Give To The Max day. FMSC received an additional

On record Give to the Max Day, Minnesota charities reap millions in donations

Organizers of the 24-hour online giving marathon aim to beat last year's total of $20.6 million.
West Metro
November 16, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Contractor selected for building $2B Southwest LRT

The Met Council awarded a $799 million bid to Lunda/C.S. McCrossan, the lone bidder left in a process that dragged on for more than a year.
Minneapolis
November 15, 2018
Nearly 200 people marched Thursday night down Plymouth Avenue N. in Minneapolis toward the Fourth Precinct police station as part of a tribute to Jama

200 gather to honor Jamar Clark on third anniversary of his death

The group later disrupted a community meeting held by Council Member Jeremiah Ellison.
South Metro
November 15, 2018
A Savage police vehicle was struck by a motorist who has been charged with criminal vehicular operation causing bodily harm while under the influence

Bloomington man charged after striking Savage police squad

Officer Alex Casey was not seriously hurt in the crash Monday on Hwy. 13
St. Paul
November 15, 2018
St. Paul officials began clearing out the St. Paul homeless near the Cathedral of St. Paul Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2018, in St. Paul, MN. Here, Michelle S

Residents of homeless tent camp in St. Paul sent packing

Officials said they will find temporary housing for anyone who wants it.
South Metro
November 15, 2018

Richfield woman dies a week after wreck on Hwy. 13 in Savage

The crash occurred Nov. 4 at Quentin Avenue.
Minneapolis
November 15, 2018
Two researchers in leadership positions at HCMC have served as medical advisers for Axon, formerly known as Taser International.

Mpls. police piece together clues after shooting victim dropped off at hospital dies

If it's determined that the shooting occurred within city limits, it will be Minneapolis' 31st homicide of the year.
Local
November 15, 2018

St. Cloud police identify 84-year-old pedestrian killed in hit-and-run

The 84-year-old man was in or near the crosswalk when a 20-year-old motorist hit him.
Local
November 15, 2018
A wall of cigarettes at Vernon BP gas station in Edina, Minn., on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.

Advocates in Minnesota applaud FDA crackdown on flavored tobacco products

Multiple Minnesota cities already have ordinances restricting sales of the products.
West Metro
November 15, 2018
The BolaWrap non-lethal restraint was demonstrated to representatives from local police departments at the Chaska Fire Station. The BolaWrap discharge

Chaska PD becomes first Minnesota police department to test BolaWrap 100

Officials hope device will provide options to police.
Minneapolis
November 15, 2018

Arnold Aronson, Mayo Clinic speech pathology researcher, dies at 90

In 36 years of work at the Mayo Clinic, he treated patients, mentored students and led research that made him an authority in his field.
Minneapolis
November 15, 2018
The Minneapolis Armory shortly after it was completed in 1936. File photo.

Hennepin County restores historic flagpole monument at downtown Armory

Group of veterans who work for the county helped with the new design.
Local
November 15, 2018

Fergus Falls man charged with second-degree murder in shooting at mother's home

The 29-year-old man is in jail after allegedly shooting a man in his mother's home in Audubon, Minn.
Local
November 15, 2018

Minnesota boy, 10, hospitalized for gunshot wound after finding handgun in home

November 15, 2018

Arrest made in hit-and-run pedestrian death in St. Cloud

Police say they've made an arrest in a hit-and-run pedestrian death in St. Cloud.
West Metro
November 15, 2018
A rendering of the Southwest Light Rail train passing through the Kenilworth Lagoon.

Southwest light-rail line clears significant federal hurdle

Met Council gets a sign that $929 million in federal grant money will be forthcoming, with construction expected to begin this winter.
Local
November 15, 2018
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson with Barb Johnson in September as Swanson's sexual assault working group met for the first time.

Rape, alcohol, consent under review by Minn. sex assault task force

The attorney general's work group plans to have recommendations ready for the 2019 Legislature.
Minneapolis
November 15, 2018
Minneapolis police kill dog, wound a second while executing arrest warrant in St. Paul

Minneapolis police kill dog, wound a second while executing arrest warrant in St. Paul

The shooting occurred early Tuesday while they were executing an arrest warrant in St. Paul.
Local
November 15, 2018
Jed Copham, right, owner of Brainerd International Raceway (BIR), died while boating with his family in Florida. He is shown here at BIR with his wife

Brainerd International Raceway owner dies in Florida boating accident

Jed Copham had owned BIR since 2006.

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