Weather
May 13, 2022
1 killed as severe storms cause damage across western Minn.

1 killed as severe storms cause damage across western Minn.

The death occurred in Kandiyohi County where a grain bin fell onto a car.
Photography
May 13, 2022

The Royal Canadian International Circus comes to town

The Royal Canadian International Circus performed on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at the Magnificent Big Top outside Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn. The circus will perform two more days of shows this Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15.
May 13, 2022

Minnesota Republicans back newcomer Jim Schultz as attorney general hopeful

Candidates for the two key statewide offices focused on election security and crime as the GOP state convention kicked off Friday. Saturday will bring the biggest task: choosing a candidate for governor from a crowded field.
Obituaries
May 13, 2022

World War II vet who died at 100 knew the meaning of hard work

Wallace Conrad's son, Curt, said whether his father was working farm fields, fighting in World War II or building homes, he worked his hardest.
Duluth
May 13, 2022
The Cascade River on Friday in Lutsen was swollen with water following two inches of rain in two days.

Rain, snowmelt create 'dangerous' high water along North Shore

Much of the Arrowhead region is under a flood warning.
South Metro
May 13, 2022

South St. Paul man gets 6 months in jail for crashing in Eagan while drunk and killing friend

He told police he had three beers and two shots before driving, according to prosecutors.
Local
May 13, 2022
Medical Assistant Courtney Banks walked back towards St. Luke's Miller Creek Medical Clinic in Duluth, MN on Monday after administering a pair of COVI

Hospitalizations, COVID wastewater levels creeping up in Minnesota

COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising along with infection numbers, but some involve patients with mild or asymptomatic cases.
Stage & Arts
May 13, 2022
Sasha Andreev, center, plays Olof Öhman in the new musical “Runestone!” at History Theatre.

'Runestone!' cancels week of performances because of COVID cases

The world premiere musical's weekend shows won't go on.
May 13, 2022

Body of Mankato woman missing since late April is found in swamp

Someone in a canoe made the discovery, authorities said.
Rochester
May 13, 2022

Former Minnesota Mormon leader convicted of sexually assaulting 13-year-old boy

The jury deliberated less than four hours in the weeklong trial.
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.

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