The ninth month was also the warmest and driest on record.
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Sports
Bookmyer, Kimining win Twin Cities Marathon on blustery day
A year after the marathon was canceled because of excessive heat, the event went off Sunday in conditions runners called “perfect” and “beautiful.” Molly Bookmyer won the women's competition and Shadrack Kimining won the men's.
October 7, 2024
Sports
Scene along Twin Cities Marathon: Bananas, Alan Page, pickle juice
From downtown Minneapolis to the Capitol in St. Paul, cheerleaders by the thousands came out with their imaginations in high gear.
October 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Man killed in motorcycle crash that involved alcohol, State Patrol says
The crash on Hwy. 12 near Wayzata closed the highway for several hours on Saturday.
October 6, 2024
The Latest
7-year-old skateboarder struck in hit-and-run in Minneapolis
Police noted boy suffered from “apparent life-threatening injuries” when they arrived at the scene Saturday night.
October 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
‘Life-changing’ college financial aid program North Star Promise helps boost student enrollment
The program provides free tuition and fees at public colleges in Minnesota for residents from families making less than $80,000.
October 6, 2024
High Schools
Meet the high school sports announcer running gameday productions for all of Elk River
Despite not yet graduating from high school, Lucas Dahlberg has been running the show in Elk River since he was a freshman.
October 6, 2024
Minneapolis
Extra Minneapolis police patrols planned for synagogues after Temple Israel gets threats
The caution comes amid the Jewish High Holy Days and the impending anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
October 5, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Nine years after his murder, Barway Collins returns to a community that won’t forget him
Family and friends raised more than $20,000 to erect a statue in his honor near the last place the 10-year-old was seen alive.
October 5, 2024
Elections
No yard signs. No big donations or debates. These Minnesota political races are unlike many others.
The races for county soil and water supervisors are sandwiched into the November ballot. And in most places, these contests are so low-profile people hardly campaign.
October 5, 2024
Twin Cities
Minnesota Supreme Court skeptical that policy protecting teachers of color hurts Minneapolis taxpayer
The conservative group backing the suit says the union provision discriminates against tenured white teachers, who could be bumped if the district faced layoffs.
October 5, 2024