South Metro
April 17
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Unlicensed driver sentenced to 5 months for fatally hitting priest on bicycle in Rosemount

According to court records, Trejean Curry has 10 convictions for operating a vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked,
Local
April 17
Surrounded by lawyers and family, Ricky Cobb’s twin brother Rashad Cobb, center, addresses the media about the lawsuit the family is filing against

Family of Ricky Cobb II sues Minnesota state troopers in shooting

The lawsuit claims that troopers violated Cobb's civil rights through unreasonable seizure and excessive use of force.
Local
April 17
Warrior Brewing's founders are handing over leadership to the owners of Eddie's Restaurant in May.

Duluth's Warrior Brewing staves off closure with new owner

The owners of Eddie's Restaurant in Superior, Wis., will be at the helm.
Wild
April 17
Wild winger Liam Ohgren celebrates with Jonas Brodin after scoring a goal against San Jose on Saturday.

Neal: Eulogy for a bad season. May the Wild's future come quickly.

A eulogy is when one says nice things about someone, right? That's the intention here as the season winds down to Thursday's final game.
Local
April 17
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Minnesota family's 1-year-old boy dies after fall from Sioux Falls hotel window

His parents are teachers in the Jackson County Central School District.
High Schools
April 17
When Maple Grove players head to the field in the fall, they'll be led by a new coach.

'I always wanted this job.' Football coach hits peak with promotion.

After being an assistant coach for 19 years, Adam Spurrell is getting the chance to lead one of the metro area's traditional football powers at Maple Grove.
Local
April 17

Suspect spotted with long gun in Brooklyn Park was teen playing 'Senior Assassin'

The game is played by high school seniors who attempt to "shoot" their targets with toy water guns.
Local
April 16
The Uptown Smoke Shop on Lake Street. The Minneapolis City Council is considering making a pack of cigarettes no cheaper than $15 — before taxes —

Cigarettes at $15 per pack? Minneapolis might do it.

The anti-smoking move would set the highest minimum price for smokes in the country and ban discounts.
East Metro
April 16

13-year sentence for unlicensed driver who fatally hit motorist while fleeing police in Oakdale

With credit for time in jail since his arrest, Scott Hardy is expected to serve the first 6½ years of his term in prison and the balance on supervised release.
High Schools
April 16
Winona Cotter is 4-0 this season under Pat Bowlin, now holder of the state record for coaching victories.

Record delayed but not denied, southern MN softball coach keeps winning

Winona Cotter's Pat Bowlin broke Bob Mertz's mark for victories on opening day and leads the third-ranked team in Class 2A.
Minneapolis
April 16
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Two charged in north Minneapolis drive-by shooting that injured three

The men have now been charged with attempted second-degree murder, drive-by shooting, and two counts of second-degree assault.
Local
April 16
St. Louis County Board approved a plan to distribute $24 million in CARES funding, including $6 million to be distributed to small businesses. ] ALEX

Duluth man sentenced to 40 years for role in drive-by shooting that killed 19-year-old

Brandon Williams-Gillard was a passenger when Paris Allen was fatally shot last year.
West Metro
April 16
Heavily armed law enforcement personnel search the area near East Crestwood Drive where a suspect fired at and hit two Hennepin County sheriff’s dep

Man killed in Minnetonka by law enforcement started gun battle with deputies, BCA says

Clint Hoyhtya had on body armor, opened fire after deputies knocked and announced their presence, according to the BCA.
North Metro
April 16

Woman charged after police recover 124 cats from Crystal home

Cat hoarding is common but vet says this is one of the worst cases in the state.
Politics
April 16
Sen. Omar Fateh, center, speaks about his bill during the Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday.

Minnesota lawmakers aim to protect rideshare drivers hurt on the job — but pay remains unresolved

DFL legislators remain optimistic about the possibility of a law this year to prevent Uber and Lyft from leaving on July 1.
Local
April 16
Joel Ackerman, a former UnitedHealth Group executive and startup founder, was inspired by a Canadian man who started with a red paperclip, trading it

Buy Nothing meets GoFundMe: How a new Eden Prairie website aims to 'revolutionize' philanthropy

RedLadder is a new online marketplace where people trade free household items, resulting in donations to Twin Cities nonprofits.
St. Paul
April 16
St. Paul is proposing changes to its zoning code that would allow cannabis retailers, cultivators and product manufacturers with up to 15,000 square f

St. Paul proposal would allow cannabis businesses throughout commercial corridors

Larger businesses would be limited to areas zoned for industrial uses, and retailers could not be within 300 feet of a school.
Local
April 16
In February, Elizabeth McNamara, left, offered her assistance to Steve and Nancy Gehrenbeck-Miller as they began filling out the FAFSA form online dur

FAFSA completions in Minnesota drop amid flawed efforts to update form

Higher education advocates asked the governor for funding to help students complete the form, saying the state risks "a catastrophic decline in college enrollment."
Business
April 16
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers speaks Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, in Superior, Wis.

Wisconsin Republicans ignore governor's call to spend $125M to combat 'forever chemicals'

Wisconsin Republicans on Tuesday ignored the latest call from Democratic Gov. Tony Evers to spend $125 million to combat so-called forever chemicals, leading Evers to say he might sue over the issue.
Local
April 16
The Hennepin County Board listens to residents during an October 2023 meeting.

Should Hennepin County consider the race and gender of contractors it hires?

Disparity study will examine if extra measures are still needed to level the playing field for businesses owned by women and people of color.

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