Local
September 15, 2020
The imatge of this bull moose was captured by a trail camera. Chippewa members of three northern Minnesota bands either have hunted moose this fall, o

Minnesota moose will not be listed as federally endangered species

Moose populations in Minnesota have fallen by more than 60% since 2006.
Local
September 15, 2020
Law enforcement gathered Monday night in the Southdale parking lot across W. 66th St. from the M Health Fairview Hospital campus.

Reward offered for capture of man who shot doctor during attempted robbery outside Edina hospital

The 45-year-old doctor, who lives in Eagan, survived his ordeal and has been released from the hospital "in good condition."
Local
September 15, 2020
Incoming University of Minnesota freshman Sean McDonald, left to right, got help moving into his dorm room from his mom Tammi, sister Olivia, who grad

Move-in day at the U: Anxiety, excitement mix for freshmen

The ritual of moving to college is bittersweet for students who missed high school milestones amid the pandemic.
North Metro
September 15, 2020
Fridley Fire Chief Mike Spencer

Fridley Fire Chief Mike Spencer dies unexpectedly at 53

No cause of death was given.
Minneapolis
September 15, 2020

Two teens arrested in Minneapolis carjackings, armed robberies

Two juvenile suspects captured, one by canine officer
Local
September 15, 2020
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz put his face mask at the conclusion of a press conference Thursday, July 30, 2020 announcing the learning plan for Minnesota s

Minnesota governor asks Trump and Biden to abide by virus rules during stops

Trump, Biden will be in Minnesota on Friday.
Local
September 15, 2020

Hall of Fame bowler Dick Ritger dies at 81

After retiring from the pro bowlers' tour in 1980, Ritger became one of the sport's most prominent teachers and trainers.
South Metro
September 15, 2020
Investigators appeared to be viewing underwater cameras Monday at the site of the airplane crash.

Searchers recover 2 bodies from Grey Cloud Island near where plane crashed

The plane has yet to be retrieved from the quarry, and one person remains to be recovered.
Local
September 15, 2020
While most of the gas is captured at an oil well, some of it is flared off. The collapse in 2016 created a sea of red ink for oil companies and bankru

N.D. oil production on the upswing again but may plateau this fall

Shut-in wells are being retapped as economy starts to come back from COVID restrictions.
East Metro
September 15, 2020
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi.

Ramsey County looks to reform cash bail system

Some low-risk suspects will be released without posting fee under plan.
North Metro
September 15, 2020

Shooter admits to killing Brooklyn Center man during gas station drug deal

The plea deal means roughly 13 years in prison for the Minneapolis man.
St. Paul
September 15, 2020
Instructor Chad Weinstein ran through a session of Moral Courage for sworn St. Paul police officers at the Rowan Training Center, Tuesday, September 1

Police ethics training takes on added resonance after death of George Floyd

In St. Paul, more than 600 officers will complete training this fall about doing what's right even if — and especially when — it's difficult.
Local
September 15, 2020
The lobby area of the Radisson Blu hotel in downtown Minneapolis in a file photo from March 2018. Staff photo by Anthony Souffle) Photo tour of the Ra

Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown to cut 126 jobs due to COVID-19

Hotels, airlines, convention-related businesses and stores have been greatly disrupted by the global pandemic.
Local
September 15, 2020
US Drug Czar Jim Caroll, right, handed out recovery coins to leaders in the drug recovery community and recovering addicts at the Minnesota Recovery C

Top White House drug policy official visits Minnesota as meth and fentanyl surge in pandemic

Jim Carroll came to St. Paul to hear from law enforcement and other front-line workers on how COVID-19 is exacerbating the drug wave.
Minneapolis
September 15, 2020
Lacy Johnson, Republican challenger to U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, speaks in Minneapolis in 2018.

Teen fatally shot in north Minneapolis worked for GOP congressional candidate

Officials at Patrick Henry High school ID'd the teen in a Facebook post and said that grief counselors would be available to students.
Local
September 15, 2020
3M headquarters in Maplewood. (ANTHONY SOUFFLE/Star Tribune)

3M to spend $50 million on equity initiatives

The company also Tuesday reported an uptick in its August sales.
Local
September 15, 2020
Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor

Ramsey County Manager Ryan O'Connor has COVID, says his family struggled to get tested

O'Connor said he worries about those with fewer resources, less access.
West Metro
September 15, 2020
County Administrator David Hough presents the 2019 budget the Hennepin County Board Tuesday.

Hennepin County proposes smaller budget, no property tax increase for 2021

Proposed 2021 budget is $300 million less than this year, due to COVID.
Duluth
September 15, 2020
Essentia Health's new clinic under construction on Superior Street in downtown Duluth. Originally slated to open by the end of 2022, the new hospital

Essentia's new Duluth hospital opening pushed back a year to 2023

A year into construction, project size, budget have grown by $100 million.
Duluth
September 15, 2020

SUV driver crashes north of Duluth and dies

Alcohol is believed to have played a role, the Sheriff's Office said.

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