St. Paul
January 19, 2022

Arrest made day after man is found fatally shot on St. Paul street

The suspect is a 31-year-old St. Paul man.
Local
January 19, 2022
State leaders urge people to seek COVID-19 tests from reputable clinicians and Minnesota’s free sites.

Minnesota sues two companies over suspect COVID-19 testing

State health leader urges people to use reputable COVID-19 test providers amid signs of declining demand, peak in pandemic wave.
East Metro
January 19, 2022
Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter.

Ramsey County Commissioner Toni Carter will not seek reelection

Carter, who served as chair for the past two years, was first elected in 2005.
Music
January 19, 2022
Abraham Opoti, left, of Minneapolis, joked with Dark Clouds organizer Nachiket Karnik at Nomad World Pub before Saturday night's Minnesota United FC g

It's closing time for the Minneapolis soccer, bocce and music bar once known as the Nomad

Its history dates to before Prohibition, but the former 5 Corners Saloon may not be a saloon anymore after Jan. 28.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2022
From left, former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao

June 13 set for state trial date for 3 ex-officers in Floyd killing

The state trial of three former Minneapolis police officers was postponed because they are being tried in federal court in the case.
North Metro
January 19, 2022
David Zaffrann spoke during a recent online City Council meeting in Brooklyn Center.

Brooklyn Center names leader to implement police reform

David Zaffrann started with the city last week.
Minneapolis
January 19, 2022

Man shot on I-94 near downtown Minneapolis

The victim was in critical condition at a local hospital; no arrests have been made.
Local
January 19, 2022
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is running a “Name a Snowplow” contest.

Voting begins in MnDOT's 'Name a Snowplow' contest

Voting will run through Jan. 26 with winning names to be announced in early Feburary.
Music
January 19, 2022
The St. Paul Chamber Orchestra performed at Mears Park in St. Paul. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com

COVID cases force St. Paul Chamber Orchestra to cancel weekend concerts

For the second time in three weeks, SPCO is canceling its scheduled performances, citing positive COVID-19 tests and confirmed exposures among musicians and crew.
Stage & Arts
January 19, 2022
Michael Gruber and Ann Michels starred in “The Music Man” at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres.

Chanhassen cancels last week of 'Music Man,' delays opening of 'Footloose'

Multiple actors tested positive for COVID-19.
St. Cloud
January 19, 2022
Michael Paul Dahlager

Boogaloo Bois member gets 2 years in plot to attack Minnesota Capitol

The St. Cloud man had among his high-powered arsenal several devices that convert a gun from semiautomatic to rapid-fire.
West Metro
January 19, 2022

Crossover crash leaves one dead in Chaska

The crash on Hwy. 41 happened Tuesday morning near Engler Boulevard.
Local
January 19, 2022
Mayo Clinic’s lab processed a record 41,000 COVID-19 tests from its Midwest providers last week, and its pandemic modeling suggests a peak in infect

Mayo model foresees omicron peak in Minnesota next week

A quick peak to Minnesota's fifth pandemic wave would be welcome news in a state that on Tuesday reported another 10,651 infections and 29 COVID-19 deaths. The peak could come as early as Saturday or as late as Feb. 1.
Local
January 18, 2022
Students at St. Paul's Central High walked out Tuesday to protest in-person learning, urging the district to go remote in an effort to stop the spread

St. Paul school board votes down shift to distance learning

The vote came after students conducted districtwide walkouts Tuesday.
Minneapolis
January 18, 2022

Minneapolis man charged with aiding teens in robbery leading to their shooting

One of the teens, 15, died.
St. Paul
January 18, 2022
St. Paul police are investigating a shooting they believe caused one person to die at the 300 block of Blair Avenue on Tuesday night.

St. Paul police investigating Frogtown shooting death

This is the city's third homicide in 10 days.
St. Paul
January 18, 2022
A fence was placed around the perimeter of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in St. Paul.

St. Paul prepares for ex-officers' federal trial in George Floyd killing

Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao are charged with violating George Floyd's civil rights. Although security won't reach the level of the Derek Chauvin trial, business owners and residents say preparations are unlike anything they've seen.
East Metro
January 18, 2022
Elisabeth Storm offered her dog, Luke, another tennis ball, his favorite thing in the world, as he cooled off in a creek at Battle Creek Regional Park

Ramsey County parks may stay open longer

Parks would be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., rather than sunrise to sunset.
Duluth
January 18, 2022

Two children removed from home of caretaker who is accused of abuse

Images, videos and stories of abuse from two Cloquet-area care providers have emerged in recent weeks.
Local
January 18, 2022
From left, former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng, Thomas Lane and Tou Thao

Media ask judge to reconsider access to ex-officers' federal trial in George Floyd killing

Restrictions on access violate First Amendment, attorney says.

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