South Metro
March 28
Zack Friedli, who coached three seasons with Chanhassen High School, is becoming head coach at Holy Family.

Holy Family hires boys hockey coach from program on the rise

Zack Friedli, who was associate head coach as Chanhassen reached the Class 2A final, will take over the Fire.
St. Paul
March 28
Sumaya Farah Ali, left, is having a friendly moment shortly after a dog attack.

Man charged after his 5 dogs maul girl getting off school bus in St. Paul

The owner surrendered the dogs to city Animal Control the day after attack, and "they were humanely euthanized," the charges read.
North Metro
March 28

Couple found shot to death in vehicle in Blaine

"Law enforcement is not looking for any suspects, and there is no known threat to the public," a Sheriff's Office spokeswoman said.
Minneapolis
March 28
U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger.

Longtime Twin Cities gang member pleads guilty to having high-powered gun

The charges against James Edward Hollman, Jr. spelled out many years of gang activity and his connections to serious shootings.
Minneapolis
March 28
The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility in downtown Minneapolis, pictured in 2017.

Hennepin County approves $16 million for updates to Public Safety Facility, Sheriff's Office

The planned upgrades to the facilities include elevator repairs and installations, a new roof, plumbing fixes and a new fence around the Public Safety Facility.
East Metro
March 28
Compostable and foam food containers.

Roseville considering ban on foam take-out containers

Other metro cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul, Edina and St. Louis Park have already shifted to rules requiring greener to-go containers; Roseville is seeking public feedback on the idea.
Local
March 28
Rendering of Spectro Alloys new $71 million recycling facility in Rosemount.

Rosemount aluminum recycling firm begins major expansion project

In Minnesota, about half of aluminum beverage containers are recycled.
Sports
March 28
It was a lost season for Minnesota's active snowmobiling community.

Weather doesn't change message to Minnesota snowmobilers: Season is over

Late snow raises idea of late-season riding, but state group and DNR say safety, impact and trail rules take precedent.
North Metro
March 28

Robbinsdale school district to interview six superintendent candidates next week

The public is invited to the Robbinsdale School Board's interviews with the candidates, which are scheduled for Saturday, April 6, at 8:15 a.m.
Variety
March 28
Catherine, left, and Julianna Sheridan play with their two kids at a playground. The couple are fighting to keep sole custody of their 5-year-old daug

Yuen: He donated his sperm to friends. Now he wants to be dad to the 5-year-old.

A sperm donor's paternity case could have statewide ramifications for same-sex couples and other families who rely on assisted reproduction.
Politics
March 28
One proposal would allow patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program to grow up to 16 plants at home.

Minnesota Legislature considers these 5 cannabis law changes

Social equity applicants could get business licenses first. Medical cannabis patients could grow more marijuana at home.
Local
March 28
Seniors process to their seats during the Hopkins High School graduation ceremony Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Maturi Pavilion on the University of Minne

Minnesota's graduation rates dipped. Look up how your school performed.

Graduation rates dipped slightly for Black, Asian, Latino students and students learning English. Look up your school's results.
Minneapolis
March 27
FILE - A man has been charged in break-ins at the Minneapolis Police Department’s forensic garage.

Charges say man repeatedly entered secured Minneapolis police lot, stole evidence from vehicles

Criminal complaint says suspect went into more than two dozen vehicles. Numerous cases are potentially affected, including at least one involving a homicide.
East Metro
March 27
A stretch of Main Street in downtown Stillwater, pictured in December 2022.

Arne Carlson: Why wasn't public told sooner about Stillwater PFAS contamination?

The former governor says the delay in notifying residents about the contamination is "stunning," and calls on government officials to act.
St. Cloud
March 27
A bag of heroin fentanyl pills, as seen on July 2, 2018. (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Soldier in St. Cloud woman's smuggling ring admits role in trafficking drugs from El Chapo's cartel

The ringleader has also pleaded guilty. Her father also participated in the enterprise along with other Minnesotans.
St. Paul
March 27
Rhea O'Connor removes the nosel of the Fast Charger after charging her Nissan Leaf, an electric car, at a BP off of Lyndale Ave. S, is the only servic

New surface parking lots in St. Paul would have to make room for EV chargers under proposed ordinance

The proposal aims to bring St. Paul closer to meeting climate policy targets and projected market demand for electric vehicles.
Politics
March 27
Former Minn. Governor Jesse Ventura talks to reporters after a meeting with Governor-elect Tim Walz inside the state Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., on Tu

Former Gov. Jesse Ventura gets into the cannabis business, launching his own line of edibles

"Gov. Jesse 'The Body' Ventura, is in the cannabis game. I can't tell you how truly amazing this feels," Minnesota's former governor announced Wednesday.
Local
March 27
Los Angeles Times photojournalist Carolyn Cole, right, is shown after being tear gassed while covering unrest in Minneapolis in 2020 after George Floy

L.A. Times journalists attacked by Minnesota State Patrol reach $1.2M settlement

The Los Angeles Times journalists argued in their lawsuit that their press credentials were clearly visible when troopers attacked them as they covered the aftermath of George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis.
Politics
March 27
Lyft lobbyist John Reich and Uber lobbyist Joel Carlson joined bill sponsor Sen. Omar Fateh, DFL-Minneapolis, at the table before the Senate Labor Com

Can Minnesota find a path forward for Uber and Lyft drivers?

As the Minneapolis City Council grapples with the apps' threats to leave, state lawmakers are negotiating a statewide solution to drivers' problems.
Duluth
March 27
Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert speaks at his first news conference March 27.

Despite success, Duluth mayor wants to review out-of-town tourism partnership

Tourism tax revenue reached a record high at nearly $15 million in 2023.

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