East Metro
May 13, 2022

Stillwater teen pulled from St. Croix River dies at hospital

He went into the water with others to help another teen who was struggling, the Sheriff's Office said.
Politics
May 13, 2022
Delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the convention.

Minnesota Republicans endorse Kim Crockett for secretary of state

GOP delegates also endorsed Ryan Wilson for state auditor.
St. Paul
May 13, 2022
Sen. Tina Smith and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter check out the interior of an Evie all-electric community rideshare vehicle, Friday, May 13, 2022 in S

Twin Cities leaders say electric vehicle carshare is off to a promising start

Since the February debut of Evie, users have logged more than 9,000 trips.
Local
May 13, 2022
JEFF WHEELER • jwheeler@startribune.com HOPKINS - 4/9/09 - A bill working its way through the Minnesota state legislature would regulate tattoo parl

Department of Corrections to open tattoo parlor at Stillwater prison

Minnesota prisons are getting into the tattoo businesses
Traffic
May 13, 2022
Construction on Interstate 94 has limited traffic to two lanes in St. Paul,

MnDOT closes parts of I-94, Hwy. 36 and Cedar Avenue for weekend road work

Lane closures also impact drivers on Hwy. 10 in Anoka, I-94 in downtown St. Paul and Hwy. 55 in Eagan and Inver Grove Heights.
St. Paul
May 13, 2022
Tax credits will help remake a historic building into a new filmmakers laboratory.

FilmNorth expanding presence in St. Paul

Laboratory for filmmakers moving to larger facility and increasing capabilities in Creative Enterprise Zone.
St. Cloud
May 13, 2022
Nadean Inman

Suit says Benton County elected official has failed to maintain residency, must be removed from office

The County Board wants the office to be declared vacant and allow a successor to be appointed.
Politics
May 13, 2022
A revenue department error meant the state didn’t collect enough taxes from some of its wealthiest residents for two straight years.

State error means wealthy Minnesotans owe more taxes

The state collected about $38M too little in 2019 and 2020 from some of its wealthiest taxpayers.
St. Paul
May 13, 2022
The century-old house at 1904 Princeton Av. was demolished Friday.

St. Paul home demolished after being deemed dangerous by city

A crew on Friday demolished a house in St. Paul's Macalester-Groveland neighborhood after efforts to save it failed.
Politics
May 13, 2022
Delegates recite the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of the Minnesota State Republican Convention in Rochester.

Minnesota GOP cuts ties to LGBT Republican group, others

The move came in the leadup to the statewide convention in Rochester.
Don’t Miss
May 13, 2022
Map: 73 farmers markets to check out this summer in the Twin Cities area

Map: 73 farmers markets to check out this summer in the Twin Cities area

As the growing season slowly starts, look to Twin Cities area farmers markets.
Variety
May 13, 2022
Adrian Davis, a recent University of Minnesota doctoral grad who revived Roosevelt High's music program, conducted a choral rehearsal for "Seven Last

Two years after George Floyd's death, 'Seven Last Words of the Unarmed' will ring out in Orchestra Hall

Minnesota Orchestra marks the moment with this piece by a Black composer who wrote it "as a catharsis" after a series of police killings.
Curious Minnesota
May 13, 2022
Photos by Dennis Becker Styling by Lisa Golden Schroeder Minnesota's State muffin, the Blueberry Muffin.

How the heck did Minnesota end up with a state muffin?

Students at a northern Minnesota elementary school received a civics lesson they'll never forget.
Local
May 13, 2022

Motorcyclist dies in crash on slick highway in western Minnesota

The wreck occurred about 8:15 p.m. Thursday near Benson.
May 13, 2022

One killed as severe storms cause damage across western Minnesota

May 13, 2022

On-duty firefighter killed as severe storms cause damage across western Minnesota

Rochester
May 13, 2022

Motorcyclist killed, passenger badly hurt in collision with semi near Rochester

The crash occurred about 10 miles east of Rochester, the State Patrol said.
Sports
May 13, 2022
Rep. Zack Stephenson is a chief sponsor of the sports betting legislation.

Minnesota House votes to legalize sports betting, but obstacles remain

The measure is unlikely to move forward this session as key differences remain in proposals from the House and Senate.
fishing opener
May 13, 2022
Stocking walleyes in Minnesota: Where science meets the trophy shot

Stocking walleyes in Minnesota: Where science meets the trophy shot

This Minnesota Fishing Opener, here is a look at the life cycle of a stocked walleye, so key to a healthy population of the state's signature fish.
Variety
May 13, 2022

The best way to start a world-class art collection? 'Listen to your mommy'

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