Local
Family turns grief into action after Brooklyn Park man's death
Awwal Ladipo Foundation aims to honor his life through charitable works, college scholarships.
Local
Man charged in Bloomington bank robbery; suspected in another
The man was caught with much of the cash still on him, according to the charges.
Home & Garden
'No Mow May' campaign to help pollinators adds inches to Twin Cities lawns
Cities from Edina to Vadnais Heights are joining the campaign to protect pollinators by postponing the start of the mowing season.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin schools superintendent to depart for Minnetonka schools
David Law led the state's largest district for eight years.
Local
Witness: Argument over unsafe driving preceded fatal road rage shooting in Maple Grove
She was in her boyfriend's car during the entire encounter, which began near St. Cloud.
High Schools
With 60 D1 football offers, decision nears for Cooper star Howard
Jaxon Howard, one of the most highly coveted prep football players in Minnesota history, is making visits to the Gophers, LSU and Miami before choosing a school.
West Metro
Arrest made in fatal road rage shooting in Maple Grove
Conflict that began in St. Cloud left a 61-year-old Buffalo man dead.
Local
Minneapolis man sentenced to 15 years for 5 carjackings
The 25-year-old man also has nearly two dozen cases pending in Hennepin County involving robbery, burglary and assault.
Sports
Cosgriff, architect of Hopkins' girls' basketball rise, to take over as coach at Minnetonka
The coach who led the Royals to seven state championships in 21 seasons will guide another prominent program.
Local
Charges: Motorist high on cocaine, other drugs when he killed other driver in wrong-way crash in Edina
Selmon Rogers' license was suspended at the time of the collision, the charges read.
High Schools
Ex-Hopkins girls' coach Cosgriff taking new job with Minnetonka
The coach who led the Royals to seven state titles in 21 seasons is taking on another prominent program — and one of Hopkins' biggest rivals.
Local
Met Council reveals preference for route extending Blue Line to Brooklyn Park
The public can submit comments through May 18 online or at in-person meetings.
West Metro
Obituaries
Dorothy Molstad, who helped promote hopeful authors, dies at 79
Marketing books was just one of the Brooklyn Park woman's many passions.
Local
This Easter Sunday, Minnesota church choirs are letting their voices ring again
Easter Sunday's celebratory sounds set to return for singers and congregations.
West Metro
Ice-out call opens boating season on Lake Minnetonka
The lake typically is the last in the metro area to melt.
Home & Garden
Maple Grove couple's lakeshore restoration project nurtures monarch butterflies
Star Tribune Beautiful Garden winner shelters butterflies and serves as an educational tool.
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