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Maplewood City Council pushback imperils Purple Line bus rapid transit project

The mayor and two council members say they object to the previously approved plan and want to explore alternatives for the route from St. Paul to White Bear Lake.
September 11, 2024
After the ceremony, people were invited to take a ride on the bus. Metro Transit unveiled its first electric bus at a ceremony including Gov. Tim Walz. The bus will be part of a fleet serving the C Line rapid bus, which will connect north Minneapolis to downtown.
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Football Across Minnesota: St. Paul Johnson and rising star Justice Moody leading the ‘put on for the city’ campaign

Reasons to celebrate in St. Paul, in Duluth, in Dinkytown and, heck, everywhere — it’s football season!
AuthoredChip Scoggins
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Scheels, employee sued over teen’s suicide in Eden Prairie store

Jordan Markie was 19 when he went to Scheels in Eden Prairie and asked to see a handgun that he loaded with ammo and used to die by suicide. A lawsuit questions company policy and an employee’s actions.
September 10, 2024
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Olympic gold medalist Regan Smith brings the precious metal home to Minnesota

The two-time Olympic swimmer reminisced and gave students advice at her alma mater, Lakeville North High School.
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities

Passersby rescue man from burning car that crashed on freeway in Roseville

The 22-year-old driver was in critical condition Tuesday at HCMC in Minneapolis.
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Cottage Grove man drowns in St. Croix River

Friends told authorities that Keith Taylor, 66, dove off a pontoon parked at Kinnickinnic State Park and didn’t resurface.
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Lino Lakes postpones vote on censuring council member who applauded anti-Muslim rant

The City Council is considering a resolution that would disavow the comments made by Council Member Chris Lyden.
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Motorist fatally hit after exiting crashed car on Hwy. 169 south of Shakopee

After stepping onto the highway, the victim was hit by a passing car.
September 10, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Minnesota Appeals Court clarifies when businesses are responsible for ice in parking lot

An Elk River man slipped on ice and broke his ankle in the parking lot of a Menards, raising the question of how much safety businesses need to provide Minnesotans in winter.
September 10, 2024
A traveler fought through the snow and ice to get to the Metro Government Center Plaza station as the snow picked up in downtown Minneapolis.
Twin Cities Suburbs

Blaine’s Northtown Mall locked down after shooting incident

In a Facebook post, police in Blaine confirmed the lockdown and said there no longer was a threat to the public.
September 9, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs

Suburban school districts say busing is off to a smooth start. Except in two districts.

Hopkins and Stillwater schools are trying to solve transportation issues caused by shifts to new schedules and routing systems.
September 8, 2024
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