Local
April 17, 2019
St. Paul
April 17, 2019
This sign was on the house of a homeowner who shot a man fleeing police Tuesday.

Jailed: St. Paul resident who shot man who came on his property during police chase

A sign in a window of the homeowner's house read, "No trespassing. Violators will be shot. Survivors will be shot again."
St. Paul
April 17, 2019
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced a lease extension that will keep the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy C

Wild commits to playing in St. Paul through 2035

The team and city reached 10-year deal to keep games at Xcel Energy Center, with the Wild eyeing upgrades to arena and parking.
South Metro
April 16, 2019
This silver carp was caught in the St. Croix River, the Minnesota DNR announced Monday.

Latest capture of silver 'flying' carp on St. Croix is 'disappointing' to DNR

An angler caught invasive fish in same area where one was found in 2017. The large fish compete with native species and are a potential threat to recreational boating.
Local
April 16, 2019
Gov. Tim Walz

Diversity concerns threaten process to pick four U regents

A governor has not had to elect regents since 2001. And the internal DFL divisions have added to concerns over legislative delays surrounding endgame budget and tax disputes in the Capitol.
Local
April 16, 2019
Jake Patterson left the courtroom after he pleaded guilty Wednesday during a hearing in Barron, Wis.

Jayme Closs' kidnapper refuses to cooperate in presentence investigation

The presentence report helps the judge set an appropriate sentence.
West Metro
April 16, 2019
Lawyer Stephen Tillitt spoke to reporters and read a statement on behalf of the family whose five-year-old son was tossed over a third floor balcony i

Man accused in attack on 5-year-old boy at Mall of America appears in court

Boy's family says outpouring of support affirms "overall goodness of humanity."
Minneapolis
April 16, 2019
FILE - In this file photo taken Thursday, May 22, 2014, Liu Qiangdong, also known as Richard Liu, CEO of JD.com, raises his arms in 2014 to celebrate

U student who claimed she was raped by Chinese billionaire files lawsuit

An attorney for Richard Liu said the suit is without merit.
Local
April 16, 2019
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., sits with fellow Democrats on the House Education and Labor Committee during a bill markup, on Capitol Hill in Washington, W

Omar shows strong fundraising; raises $830K for re-election campaign

The freshman Democrat's first-quarter fundraising outpaced many fellow members of Minnesota's congressional delegation.
Minneapolis
April 16, 2019
A preliminary rendering from Gensler of the new Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities new headquarters in north Minneapolis, slated to open in 2020.

Growing nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters is moving to its own building in north Minneapolis

The nonprofit known for its mentoring programs will move in fall 2020.
Minneapolis
April 16, 2019
Cheryl Miller of Eden Prairie wrote a message in a book of prayers for Notre Dame on the Altar of the Sacred Heart at Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapo

At Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, faithful offers prayers for Notre Dame

The basilica will send a book of messages and prayers to the archbishop of Paris next week.
St. Paul
April 16, 2019

St. Paul police investigating homicide after man found dead in his home

They say autopsy results suggest victim found in W. Seventh area was killed.
North Metro
April 16, 2019
Athlos Leadership Academy is a public charter school.

2 students hurt after SUV runs red light, hits school bus in Brooklyn Park

The crash occurred about 7:15 at a busy intersection.
Minneapolis
April 16, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor leaves the Hennepin County Government Center after the first day of trial in Minneapolis on Monday, Apr

Prosecutors assail fired Mpls. officer's supervisor for procedural missteps, secrecy

Questions of secrecy continue in Mohamed Noor's murder trial
Local
April 16, 2019

From snow to sun: Watch 96 hours of weather in 60 seconds

A time-lapse view of the plaza between Minneapolis City Hall and the Hennepin County Government Center.
South Metro
April 16, 2019
Two men are suspected of driving onto soccer fields in Hastings and spinning doughnuts that scarred the playing fields.

Hastings gets $100,000 gift to repair damaged soccer fields

Minneapolis
April 16, 2019
Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor, left, and his attorney Thomas Plunkett made their way out of court at the Hennepin County Government C

Prosecutors in Noor case query officers about turning off body cams

Sgt. Jarrod Kunze took the stand Monday afternoon as Noor's murder trial entered its third week.
South Metro
April 15, 2019
Christian Huelsman of the Minneapolis Alley Initiative led a tour Sunday of the brick, granite and wood used in local streets.

State's county historical societies go 'beyond the facts' to better cater to modern world

Hands-on activities, tours in unexpected locations help boost attendance.
South Metro
April 15, 2019
Michael and Heather Germain

Southern Minnesota swinger couple sentenced in sex room assault case

Michael L. Germain will serve prison time for criminal sexual conduct.

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