Local
December 4, 2021

Two killed in separate collisions in rural Minnesota

Duluth
December 4, 2021
As the ice melts off the northern edge of Minnesota and the walleye begin their run to bite everything they can to fatten up before spawning season, d

After hedge fund owner closed its newspaper, International Falls got a new one

The Rainy Lake Gazette launched in July and is doing well.
Local
December 4, 2021

Minnesota briefs: Duluth public TV adds radio station to its mix

KUMD will be rebranded as WDSE.
Nation
December 3, 2021
A sign of COVID-19 testing site is seen in Times Square on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in New York. The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetect

Friends who attended convention with Minnesotan with omicron have coronavirus, official says

It is not known whether they are infected with omicron or another variant. They came from a variety of states.
Local
December 3, 2021
St. Paul police investigated a homicide in July near the intersection of Western Avenue and Concordia Avenue West, one of the 35 so far recorded in th

St. Paul left reeling after hitting homicide record for city

The fatal stabbing left leaders with more questions than answers as the city tries to combat an increase in crime that is being mirrored across the country.
December 3, 2021
Lucy Carlson, 6, and her brother Wes Carlson, 6, of Hanover, were in awe as they walk through a giant apple of lights in the Winter Lights display at

Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Winter Lights is an outdoor walking tour exhibit at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum through January 2.
December 3, 2021

Winter Lights at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

December 3, 2021

Minneapolis police seek help in finding homicide suspect

The shooting may have been a random act, and officers have clear images of the suspect and his van.
Minneapolis
December 3, 2021
Cortez Rice

Man charged with trying to intimidate judge in Potter trial

Prosecutors say he made threats while in apartment building where he believed Judge Chu lived.
December 3, 2021

MnDOT spokesman, journalism champion David Aeikens dies at 53

At MnDOT, Aeikens led communication efforts on many key projects in the Twin Cities, including the rebuilding of I-35W in Minneapolis.
December 3, 2021
Travis Jordan

Would Travis's Law have helped Travis Jordan in 2018? Maybe not, some say

Minneapolis mental health responders will not go into situations where violence is possible until police consider it safe.
December 3, 2021
In this screen grab from video, Assistant Minnesota Attorney General Matthew Frank, center, questioned a potential juror as Hennepin County Judge Regi

With full jury seated in Kimberly Potter trial, testimony begins next week

Opening statements are scheduled for Wednesday.
Local
December 3, 2021
Tycon Cos. wants to construct a 268-unit apartment building and 29 homes on Snail Lake in Shoreview.

Shoreview neighbors balk as developer lays out plan for new neighborhood on Snail Lake

Union Gospel Mission sold the 18-acre lakefront property, creating a rare housing opportunity.
December 3, 2021
Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott announced the city’s new citation and summons policy that grew out of Daunte Wright and Kobe Dimock-Heisler Commu

Brooklyn Center set to vote on funding alternative safety programs

The proposals, which scale back the number of police vacancies to pay for the changes, were an attempt by city staff to find a compromise amid a divided council.
December 3, 2021
Angela Jones

St. Cloud woman charged with a 2nd fatal shooting; bodies were found on successive days

The 33-year-old is charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two women.
Minneapolis
December 3, 2021
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gains unprecedented power in City Hall

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey gains unprecedented power in City Hall

The change to the city charter means staff can work "without the complications of politics muddling the efficiency of their work," he says.
Outdoors
December 3, 2021
BWCA overnight paddling permits will be more scarce in 2022 in response to crowding in some places

Forest Service reducing access to BWCA next year in response to crowding

Outfitters were notified this week that the availability of permits required for overnight paddling trips will be reduced at select entry points.
Music
December 3, 2021
Eli Bronfman

Cactus Blossoms announce new album 'One Day' and Turf Club residency for early 2022

The harmonious twangers previewed new songs last week at First Avenue, including "Hey Baby," which premiered online Friday.
Variety
December 3, 2021
Former Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak, left, joined John Sweeney, Dudley Riggs and Jenni Lilledahl in 2011 at the Brave New Workshop's new theater at 82

Brave New Workshop, nation's oldest sketch comedy troupe, added to Hennepin Theatre empire

Hennepin Theatre Trust has bought the company whose alumni include Louie Anderson, Al Franken and Lizz Winstead.
Local
December 3, 2021
Kris Ehresmann, Minnesota’s infectious disease director, said she couldn’t verify the vaccination status of the teen for medical privacy reasons.

Minn. reports third COVID death in teen as cases still high

Minnesota had the nation's third highest rate of new infections over the past seven days. Health officials remain wary of possible infection growth following Thanksgiving gatherings.

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