West Metro
Court says Wright County man can resume flying huge Trump flag
The ruling reverses actions taken by Buffalo City Council, which fined the man for raising the flag 150 feet up on a crane.
Local
Steady population growth means only slight changes in Hennepin County district lines
State demographer says such stability in an urban area over a decade is unusual.
Local
Ex-Twin Cities special education teacher convicted of sexual assault is spared prison
The prosecution objected to the sentence of probation.
Local
Minnesota school budgets sag under inflation, supply woes
From meals to transportation, district officials say they're bracing for long-term financial pain.
Local
Catalytic converter thefts soaring in Twin Cities suburbs
The Twin Cities metro area is the riskiest place in the country for such thefts, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau.
East Metro
Sports
Kentucky Derby has Minnesota twist this year: 2 horses with state ties
Looking for a local angle to boost your interest in this year's race? Look to the end of the alphabet. Zandon and Zozos have Minnesota connections and are being taken seriously by race fans.
Gophers
Seahawks take Gophers defensive end Mafe in second round
Taken with the 40th pick, Hopkins graduate Boye Mafe is the highest-drafted Gophers defensive end since Bud Grant, whom the Eagles selected 14th overall in 1950.
Eat & Drink
Daniel del Prado's next restaurant will open on Lake Minnetonka this summer
The prolific chef and restaurateur dips into magic realism and Latin cuisine with Macanda.
Local
40-year sentence for man who fatally shot his ex-girlfriend in her Crystal home
With credit for time in jail, Erik Eggleston is expected to serve the first 25 3⁄4 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
Vikings
Eden Prairie's Jermaine Johnson II drafted by Jets in first round
The defensive end for Florida State was among the top players at his position last season in college football. He was selected No. 26 overall.
Outdoors
Hell in the water: Lake Minnetonka boater survives 'circle of death'
The quick action of good Samaritans and water patrol limited the dangers after a boater was flung into the water with the boat motor still running.
Business
St. Anthony: Minnesota solar firms, including Eden Prairie's EVS, growing at hot pace
The industry, albeit facing short-term challenges, is needed for the state of Minnesota and other entities to meet carbon goals.
West Metro
20-year sentence for man who prostituted women out of Bloomington hotel
Darnell Stennis had a history of meeting women on Facebook and forcing them into sex work.
Local
15 Minnesota students among first batch of 2022 National Merit scholarship winners
Each of the students won a scholarship worth between $1,000 and $10,000 per year.
West Metro
Jailhouse news interview with suspected Hwy. 169 road rage killer prompts judge's gag order
The prosecution said Jamal Smith discussed specific witnesses in the case and the substance of closed-door testimony.
West Metro
Bloomington accountant who championed community theater from behind the scenes dies at 76
William Muchow, who died at 76, gave his money, time and knowledge to theaters throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Local
Driver dies 2 weeks after crashing in the middle of night in Bloomington
Police suspect that excessive speed was a factor in the crash.
West Metro
40-year term for ex-Carver County substitute teacher for targeting boys, others with 'sextortion'
Prosecutors said he created online personas of girls to trick dozens of boys and adults into sending him nude images, then threatened to share them.
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