Stage & Arts
July 12, 2019
Attorney Jeff Anderson held up a cast photo of Laura Stearns, at left, when she was 13, a year before her sexual abuse started at the Children's Theat

Plaintiffs in sex abuse cases against the Children's Theatre to protest insurance company

Laura Stearns contends that jurors had no idea that insurance companies were on the hook, not CTC, for paying any damages in her case.
St. Paul
July 12, 2019
St. Paul College has been put on a two-year probation by an accreditation agency.

Amid turmoil, St. Paul College put on probation

Accrediting board cited concerns about high staff turnover, underqualified instructors and a failure to assess learning.
Duluth
July 12, 2019
042718.N.DNT.REFINERYFIREc13 -- Thick smoke pours from the fire at the Husky Enery oil refinery in Superior, Wis. Thursday afternoon. Bob King / rking

Duluth mayor to push for review of use of hydrogen fluoride

Resolution asks EPA to examine hazards at Husky Energy facility.
West Metro
July 12, 2019
Proposed design for Plymouth Creek Center expansion project

Plymouth moves closer to final design for $50 million expanded community center

West Metro
July 12, 2019
Christa Surerus

Hopkins mental health clinic offers same day and walk-in therapy

Birch Counseling aims to reach patients who are in the midst of emotional unrest.
Minneapolis
July 12, 2019

Richard Murphy Jr., who loved his family, his company and sustainability practices, dies at 67

West Metro
July 12, 2019
The nature of the boating scene on Lake Minnetonka complicates the search for a source of what sickened boaters over the July 4th weekend, public heal

Big Island party scene plays part in outbreak, officials suspect

Officials say investigations are focusing on human sources of contamination.
North Metro
July 12, 2019
Minneapolis bus shelter crash puts racial tension in spotlight as investigation continues

Minneapolis bus shelter crash puts racial tension in spotlight as investigation continues

Activists question Metro Transit's investigation and why the van driver has not been charged.
Don't Miss
July 12, 2019
Castle Danger Brewery's Castle Cream Ale. ] AARON LAVINSKY � aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com It's that time of year again. March Madness! But we're n

Castle Danger to halt growler sales in October. Are other Minn. breweries next?

The move by the North Shore brewery is adding fuel to a legislative fight over Minnesota liquor laws.
West Metro
July 11, 2019

The first night at the Hamel rodeo

The first night of the Hamel Rodeo & Bull Ridin' Bonanza.
Minneapolis
July 11, 2019
Lime scooters are lined up across the street from the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul. The scooters will now be available for pickup at Minneapoli

Electric scooters will be available in Minneapolis parks under new agreement

Companies previously weren't allowed to leave vehicles on park property.
Minneapolis
July 11, 2019
The Glendale Avenue bridge in Minneapolis, Minn. Thursday, July 11, 2019. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER ¥ renee.jones@startribune.com Council Member Li

Two-year bridge closure sparks concern over cutting off north Minneapolis

City Council Member Lisa Goodman asked the Met Council to speed up the project.
East Metro
July 11, 2019
Courtesy RSP Architects Alatus released this rendering of what the Rice Creek Commons business area may look like as it begins to redevelop the former

Affordable-housing group seeks to join lawsuit against Arden Hills

It backs Ramsey County's action for more affordable units in sprawling project.
Local
July 11, 2019
Joan Gabel, the new University of Minnesota president, was on a retreat with the Board of Regents in Faribault.

New University of Minnesota president strikes upbeat tone

Joan Gabel pledged to address issues ranging from the steady climb of tuition costs to a "crisis" of student mental health.
North Metro
July 11, 2019

Motorcyclist hits parked vehicle north of Twin Cities and is killed

The crash occurred about late in the afternoon in Chisago County.
West Metro
July 11, 2019

After restraining order dismissed, Christian Action League suspends seven-year campaign against City Pages

Christian group sent postcards and e-mails deterring advertisers.
West Metro
July 11, 2019

Teen admits to break-in as spree grows with 3 burglaries in Eden Prairie

The plea deal for the 18-year-old calls for him to serve no more than 6 months.
Local
July 11, 2019

Head-on crash near Faribault leaves one dead, one severely hurt

William Potter was killed in the crash on Hwy. 60
East Metro
July 11, 2019

Stillwater school board to explore separation agreement with superintendent

Concerns persist about compatibility and a 2016 consolidation decision.
East Metro
July 11, 2019
Principal Jocelyn Sims shows what will be an outdoor classroom for the School Forest Program. ] NICOLE NERI • nicole.neri@startribune.com BACKG

Losing students, St. Paul aims for a middle school revival

Investments include a new school in Woodbury.

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