West Metro
May 10, 2022

Motorcyclist dies after crashing on rural road in Carver County

The wreck occurred about 5 miles northwest of Norwood Young America.
East Metro
May 10, 2022
Jared Larson of Woodbury hit balls at the driving range at Ponds at Battle Creek golf course in Maplewood in April last year.

Future of Maplewood's Ponds golf course in limbo after Ramsey County offers to sell

City leaders say they don't have the money to buy the 88-acre Ponds at Battle Creek course.
St. Paul
May 10, 2022

St. Paul's Walker West growing beyond music

Music school using capital campaign to strengthen community ties.
West Metro
May 9, 2022
Judy Houseman’s surveillance camera captured this black bear walking through her St. Louis Park yard Sunday evening.

Black bear is spotted in St. Louis Park yard

The animal was estimated to be about 300 pounds.
West Metro
May 9, 2022
Jarvis Jones

Jarvis Jones running for Hennepin County Attorney

He wants to make streets safer and ensure police officers treat residents fairly and equally.
North Metro
May 9, 2022
Anoka-Hennepin Superintenent David Law is stepping down at the end of this school year. The longtime district leader was hired away by Minnetonka Publ

Anoka-Hennepin will wait to permanently replace Superintendent David Law

Board members chose the longer of two timelines in order to provide as much time as possible for community input.
St. Paul
May 9, 2022
Como Zoo trainer Melanie Haut waves to the crowd alongside “Poppy” the sea lion during a Sparky the Sea Lion show Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Como

After four-year hiatus, the Sparky Show returns to Como Zoo stage

The show was reimagined in a new-and-improved habitat.
St. Cloud
May 9, 2022

Rice man dies in Friday motorcycle crash

The 31-year-old hit a trailer at a 90-degree curve in the road.
Minneapolis
May 9, 2022
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday, May 9, that he was nominating Heather Johnston, who has been serving as interim city coordinator since

Heather Johnston nominated to stay on as Minneapolis city coordinator

Mayor Jacob Frey announced Monday that he was recommending her for the job, and City Council will discuss the matter in the coming weeks.
Minneapolis
May 9, 2022
Cindy Booker was a first-grader when Field and Hale elementary schools were paired as a way to combat segregation in south Minneapolis. She helped put

Exhibit looks at what has and hasn't changed since 1971 Mpls. schools desegregation

The Hennepin History Museum display, created in part by two former Hale-Field students, looks at what has and hasn't changed in the city and its schools in the past 50 years.
Local
May 9, 2022
Tears streamed down Stanley Turner’s face as he learned from court records how much of his settlement payments he has sold.

Star Tribune's 'Unsettled' series named Pulitzer finalist

Poetry collection published by Minneapolis-based Graywolf Press wins Pulitzer.
Politics
May 9, 2022
Front-line workers who couldn't work from home during the pandemic will get bonus checks.

Who's getting Minnesota's new 'hero pay,' and how will it work?

What you need to know about the Minnesota Legislature's agreement on coronavirus pandemic hero pay bonus checks for front-line workers. Who qualifies?
Local
May 9, 2022
Jennifer Matter

Red Wing woman charged with murder in 2003 death of infant

Police used DNA evidence to determine Jennifer Matter, 50, was the mother of infant boy found on river bank.
St. Cloud
May 9, 2022
Robert J. Kaiser

Judge vacates Stearns County man's conviction for fatally shaking infant

The case is still pending while the prosecution determines on its next steps.
Local
May 9, 2022

Driver, 91, dies from 2-vehicle crash outside Brooklyn Park Community Activity Center

The woman died about a week later.
Local
May 9, 2022

Police: Reckless driving 'through yards' leads to motorist's death in Brooklyn Park crash

The vehicle hit a tree in a neighborhood, police said.
Local
May 9, 2022

Search underway for University of Minnesota student last seen Sunday

The Sheriff's Office and BCA joined campus police in trying to find the 19-year-old.
Duluth
May 9, 2022

Duluth police in six-hour standoff, but the suspect wasn't there

Shots reportedly fired in domestic dispute.
Local
May 9, 2022

Speeding ATV operator crashes, dies in north-central Minnesota

He lost control on a curve in the trail, the Sheriff's Office reported.
Politics
May 9, 2022
Sen. Mary Kiffmeyer is sponsoring the bulk of the Senate GOP’s election law proposals that must be hashed out alongside the House DFL’s priorities

Minn. GOP, DFL offer competing visions for absentee voting

Republicans are proposing changes to how absentee ballots are received and counted, while Democrats want to make permanent certain changes put in place to adjust to the pandemic during the last statewide election.

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