Local
February 24, 2021
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Minneapolis schools plan to reopen middle and high schools in April

Families will still have a distance learning option.
East Metro
February 24, 2021
Minnesota State Patrol

Forest Lake man, 86, dies in crash in Scandia

The semi-pickup crash occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on northbound Hwy. 95 near Pilar Road, according to the State Patrol.
Local
February 24, 2021

Charges: Winona mother-daughter duo stole nearly $200K with phony therapy billing

The fraudulent claims were made under the government-funded Medicaid program, according to a state investigation.
Local
February 24, 2021
The scene outside the St. Paul Saloon after Tuesday’s shootings that killed a man and injured a woman.

Man fatally shot near St. Paul Saloon is identified

No one has been arrested in connection with the shooting, which also injured a woman.
Local
February 24, 2021

Man with domestic violence history jailed in killing of woman whose body was found in St. Paul

Court records in Minnesota show the man has been convicted four times for violating no-contact orders and three times for domestic assault.
Duluth
February 24, 2021
Natural gas prices are heading up. burner in natural gas water heater

Duluth residents should be spared natural gas bill spike

The city-owned utility was shielded from recent high market prices, officials said.
Duluth
February 24, 2021
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Pipeline workers among those arrested in sex trafficking sting

The two were fired, and Enbridge said it has "zero tolerance for illegal and exploitive behavior."
Local
February 24, 2021
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St. Louis Park reconsiders 45-year-old ban on residential protests

As other cities crack down on residential protests, St. Louis Park officials may update or remove their ban altogether.
Local
February 24, 2021

Minneapolis fortifies public buildings before Derek Chauvin trial

Minneapolis residents can expect to see more law enforcement officers and National Guard troops in areas that were damaged during unrest last year.
Local
February 24, 2021
Crews with Hansen Bros Fence positioned concrete barriers, chain link fence and concertina wire around the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility, Hen

Minneapolis fortifies public buildings ahead of Chauvin trial

Minneapolis residents can expect to see more law enforcement officers and National Guard troops in areas that were damaged during unrest last year.
Local
February 24, 2021

Lawsuit alleges police permanently injured protester's eye during riots

Samantha Wright 'was protesting near Lake and Nicollet.
Local
February 24, 2021
A band marches in the Earle Brown Days parade.

Brooklyn Center renaming, revamping its summer celebration

Instead of a weekend party, the city will hold smaller events throughout the spring and summer.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Minnesota reports 761 new COVID-19 cases, nine more deaths

Feds send $3M to Minnesota for COVID-19 vaccination sites
Local
February 24, 2021

Live: 11 p.m. news conference on Derek Chauvin trial preparation

Local
February 24, 2021
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As trumpeter swans die, Minnesota lawmakers consider banning lead jigs and fishing tackle

Swans and loons die after scooping up lead sinkers
Local
February 24, 2021

University of Minnesota to launch program on health equity research

Donation will fund a center for anti-racism health equity research in School of Public Health
Local
February 24, 2021

Teen killed in Stearns County crash

The crash happened Monday morning on Hwy. 15 north of Kimball.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Star Tribune honored with prestigious George Polk Award for Floyd coverage

The newspaper's work in the 'local reporting' category spanned seven months.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Police: Alcohol, exposure killed daughter of Minnesota justice, Allina CEO

Her body was found in the parking lot of her Iowa State University sorority.
Local
February 24, 2021
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Rifle discharges in burning structure, critically wounds western Wisconsin firefighter

The firefighter was struck in the abdomen while standing outside the blaze, his chief said Tuesday night.

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