St. Paul
A first for Union Depot: Black bear on premises
It wandered into the Union Depot parking ramp in downtown St. Paul early Thursday and milled around for about an hour.
Minneapolis
Charge: Man answered sister's call for help, shot dead on Minneapolis street
Suspect remains on the loose.
St. Paul
Woman shot, killed outside St. Paul bar during brawl was 23-year-old makeup artist, police say
Nia Black worked as a makeup artist in northeast Minneapolis.
St. Paul
Brooks: With Columbus statue gone, Minn. Capitol works to tell a more complete history
If you listen to just one side of history over and over, you can miss the most important parts and the most interesting people.
St. Paul
St. Paul City Council approves ban on conversion therapy for minors
The council heard unanimous support for the ban from advocates, mental health professionals and a survivor of conversion therapy.
St. Paul
St. Paul mayor asks Congress for sweeping police reforms
He is seeking broad national police accountability reforms, including standards that would outlaw chokeholds or neck restraints like the one that cost George Floyd his life at the hands of Minneapolis police.
Local
Fall outlook for Minnesota's K-12 schools still hazy
Districts are working on three scenarios amid fluid nature of the pandemic.
St. Paul
For St. Paul mayor, killing brings questions and a reckoning
Mayor Melvin Carter has been pulled into a national conversation on policing and race. But he hasn't yet faced the pressure of his Minneapolis counterpart to dismantle the city's police department.
St. Paul
Woman fatally shot during brawl in St. Paul parking lot
She was in a vehicle that raced away from the scene, police said.
St. Paul
St. Paul's Wilder Foundation names new CEO
Armando Camacho, who has led the Minnetonka-based nonprofit, Opportunity Partners, will start July 1.
West Metro
Twin Cities special ed teacher charged with criminal sexual conduct with woman he met on dating website
He has held jobs in the Mounds View and St. Paul districts.
Minneapolis
Charges: St. Paul man shot, killed in Minneapolis after going to sister's aid in fight
A 23-year-old man is charged with one count of second-degree murder with intent. His girlfriend was fighting with the victim's sister at the time of the shooting.
St. Paul
St. Paul will offer amnesty to peaceful protesters
Those cited for property damage and other offenses may be offered alternatives to traditional prosecution.
St. Paul
Walz says he understands why Columbus statue was toppled, but there will be consequences
Walz's remarks came after criticism from Republican legislative leaders of his administration's muted response to the statue's toppling.
St. Paul
ATF offers $10,000 reward for couple sought in St. Paul fires
The two are believed to be traveling south, the ATF said, adding that the public should be on the lookout for them along the Interstate 35 corridor.
St. Paul
Protesters topple Columbus statue on Minn. State Capitol grounds
The State Patrol was warned in advance. Protesters say it was a step toward healing for Native American communities. Charges could follow.
St. Paul
2 in custody after shots fired at St. Paul police car
A pursuit followed during which the suspect vehicle crashed, police said.
Minneapolis
Twin Cities groups see 'heartening' surge in giving after riots
More money has come through GiveMN's site in the last two weeks than all spring for COVID-19 aid.
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