Local
April 15, 2019
Women from the left Sarah Ortega, Florkime Payne, Melody Walton, Andrea Gram and Brooke Morath.

Star Tribune 'Denied Justice' series named Pulitzer finalist

A team of Star Tribune journalists was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist Monday in the local reporting category for a series of stories on Minnesota's widespread failings in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault.
Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
The view a Twin Cities man had of the fire that engulfed Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Twin Cities man could 'hear the gasps' as he saw Notre Dame Cathedral ablaze

A Twin Cities man found himself among stunned onlookers Monday as the famed spire that has long pierced the Parisian sky from atop the Notre Dame Cathedral collapsed in an orange crackle.
Local
April 15, 2019

Drummer Eric 'Edgar' Barnes, founder of Midwest Art Catalyst, dies at 49

West Metro
April 15, 2019

Authorities: Exposure killed woman found dead along Minnetonka frontage road

Body of a Minnetonka resident was spotted by a motorist in March.
Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
University officials released this map showing where a violent robbery at gunpoint occurred on campus after dark.

Former U student walking on campus robbed, assaulted at gunpoint by 3 masked men

The violent attack occurred about 11 p.m. at the Twin Cities campus.
Local
April 15, 2019
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon

Appeals Court judges order release of Minn. voter information data

Voters Alliance says it needs the records to spot fraud; state officials plan to appeal.
Local
April 15, 2019
Minneapolis, MN 9/16/2002 People Serving People - People Serving People shelter in downtown Minneapolis.

Nonprofit wages surpass government salaries in Minnesota for first time

Low unemployment rates make hiring competitive with government sector.
North Metro
April 15, 2019
Tad Demmon

Motorcyclist dies after crashing on curve north of Twin Cities

The wreck occurred northeast of St. Francis, authorities said.
Minneapolis
April 15, 2019
A man was arrested after throwing a 5-year-old child from a third-floor balcony at the Mall of America.

Charges: Suspect in MOA attack was 'looking for someone to kill'

The suspect was "looking for someone to kill."
Local
April 15, 2019
United Way revenue, largely driven by workplace giving campaigns, has declined from a record $101.9 million in fiscal year 2014 to $76 million in 2017

Greater Twin Cities United Way announces new grants for 2019, part of new strategy

Almost 100 Twin Cities groups will get a share of the narrowed-focus funds.
South Metro
April 15, 2019

Judge orders Minnesota woman who drove distracted to visit her victim's grave

The Minnesota registered nurse also was sentenced to six months in jail.
Local
April 15, 2019
Parking meters on Washington Ave, North Loop, Minneapolis. ] GLEN STUBBE • glen.stubbe@startribune.com Friday, June 22, 2018 City of Minneapoli

Mpls. raises rates on some downtown parking meters

Some of the 2,500-plus meters hadn't had a price change in 20 years.
Local
April 15, 2019
Starting Tuesday, Bite Squad will begin deliveries of breakfast items from about 30 restaurants in the Twin Cities.

Bite Squad begins delivery of breakfast from about 30 Twin Cities restaurants

Local
April 15, 2019
President Donald Trump welcomed Minnesota then-Congressional candidate for Pete Stauber on stage at an event in June 2018.

Trump returns to Minnesota with eye on 2020 election

Burnsville visit is seen as an opening gambit in fiercely contested bid for the state in 2020.
Local
April 15, 2019

Her time served, a rape survivor asks for a reprieve

She killed abusive husband, now fights to stay in U.S.
Local
April 15, 2019
The trial of former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, center, has placed prosecutors in the position of relying on testimony of officers whose

Noor trial unfolding amid debate over 'blue wall of silence'

Prosecution's witnesses include officers whose credibility they question.
Local
April 15, 2019
Maren Levad, access specialist at the Minnesota Historical Society gives a "memory walk" at the Minnesota History Center of in Saint Paul on Wednesday

Minnesota Historical Society helps those with memory loss make meaningful connections

Everyday objects used to build connection for dementia patients.
Local
April 15, 2019
West Metro
April 15, 2019
A birds-eye view of the proposed interpretive center for the Westwood Hills Nature Center in St. Louis Park.

St. Louis Park to start building $12M interpretive center

The new facility is expected to open in early 2020 at the Westwood Hills Nature Center.

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