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St. Paul weighs future of drop-in shelter after complaints
Freedom House was opened in the West Seventh neighborhood as an emergency measure.
St. Paul could eliminate requirement that developers include parking with new projects
People are already expressing strong feelings about the possible reduction or removal of parking minimums.
Fans ready to rock Allianz Field with 'pent-up excitement'
Fans will step through the gates of Allianz Field for the first time in 552 days Saturday as Minnesota United takes on Real Salt Lake for its home opener.
Community on edge as jury deliberates in Chauvin trial
On the day that jurors began deliberations in the Derek Chauvin trial, watched around the globe, Facebook declared Minneapolis a "high-risk location" and said it would remove posts that incite violence or celebrate Floyd's death.
Teachers have tough talks on Chauvin trial, Wright shooting
Educators across Minnesota are grappling with how to handle teachable moments, which can be especially challenging in ideologically divided communities.
Restaurant community supports mother of Daunte Wright's child with check
Two chefs make donations at a Minneapolis church.
Police shooting of Daunte Wright amid Derek Chauvin trial adds more trauma to wounded Twin Cities
Backed against her Brooklyn Center apartment building with a group of neighbors, Endeshia Tolliver watched warily as a line of riot police launched less-lethal projectiles…
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More than 100 rally in downtown Minneapolis for police accountability
Activists called for Derek Chauvin's conviction in George Floyd's death.
People who film police violence struggle to escape what they captured
Bystanders face sleepless nights, feelings of guilt and helplessness.
Trauma relived as Derek Chauvin's trial unfolds before the world
The world took a front-row seat to the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin on Monday.
Minneapolis police vow safety again at George Floyd Square
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo gave no timeline for changes, though he said federal agents will help fight crime and monitor the area at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
Added charge against Derek Chauvin has some activists disappointed
The reinstatement of a third-degree murder charge in former police officer Derek Chauvin's case has some trial watchers disappointed.Chauvin is again facing three charges in…
Communities of color brace for fresh wave of trauma as Derek Chauvin goes on trial
Professionals share coping mechanisms and self-care tips.
Police reform advocates express concerns in early days of jury selection in Chauvin trial
A group of Minneapolis police-reform advocates expressed concerns Wednesday about the makeup of the jury in the trial of former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin.Five…
Peaceful protesters march as Chauvin trial slowed by legal wrangling
The specter of fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial hovered over an anxious Twin Cities on Monday as legal proceedings began at the…
In Minneapolis, barricades erected for the Derek Chauvin trial won't deter protesters of George Floyd's death
Organizers criticize leaders for spending on fencing instead of reform.
Volunteers help Twin Cities homeless youth feel like royalty for a day
The event was held to commemorate Black History Month.
Young Minnesotans find 'calling' leading Line 3 pipeline protests
Enbridge says it's playing by the book as activists dig in on Line 3.
Twin Cities parent-to-parent Facebook group offers mental health support during pandemic
Metrowide mental health Facebook group offers support to worried parents.
Minnesota legislators brainstorm ways to connect with constituents during pandemic session
They need to reach out to people who are less politically engaged, experts say.
Minnesota legislators renew push to legalize recreational marijuana this year
Minnesota House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler and other DFL lawmakers are reintroducing a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana use.
Pitch to cancel $10K in student debt excites young Minnesotans
Minnesota college students and advocates are excited about the possibility of loan forgiveness, but they acknowledge more sweeping changes are needed to protect future borrowers from falling deep into debt.
Capitol panel begins to look at security at state complex
With issues of security at government buildings under a new microscope, a panel of Minnesota officials is in the early stages of rethinking safety at…
Twin Cities progressive groups to protest on Inauguration Day
Groups say Biden needs to move further to the left in his first 100 days.
Police reform advocates press Minn. Legislature to take further action
Bill approved last July seen by many as falling short of major change.
New state senator's Socialist ambitions will face reality at Minn. Capitol
Sen.-elect Omar Fateh, 30, will be the first Somali American to serve in Minnesota's upper chamber.
Lowest-wage Minnesota workers to get 6 to 8 cent per hour raise
More than 200,000 of Minnesota's lowest-paid workers are getting a raise shy of 1% Friday, when the state raises the minimum hourly wage to account for inflation.
St. Paul nonprofit Books for Africa donates 50 millionth book
Minnesota nonprofit ships more to continent than anyone else.
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Lawmakers encourage students to apply for pandemic assistance
Lawmakers and youth alike hope to repeal the 1939 unemployment law in January.
Slain Austin teen who saved his family hailed as hero
His mother remains in the hospital after the deadly domestic dispute.
Twin Cities outdoors advocate says recreation can be form of racial healing
Anthony Taylor has long been an advocate for getting people of color interested in outdoor recreation. Since George Floyd's death, he has worked with the Minneapolis parks system to do even more.
Pandemic stressors weighing on Minnesota's young people
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't been as deadly for young Minnesotans, but they're feeling the pain of missed milestones and the challenges of life disrupted.
Minnesota GOP legislative leaders want lawmakers and staffers to receive early vaccinations
Senate leader Paul Gazelka says early vaccinations would help Legislature function.
Minn. court: Jobless high school students can access pandemic unemployment aid
Youthprise says there's millions of dollars available to help young people.
COVID-19 canceled governor's turkey meet-and-greet
Annual meet-and-greet with governor a victim of virus precautions.
Thanksgiving fliers continue to flock to MSP despite warnings
Traffic at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was occasionally brisk Wednesday morning as travelers hurried to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family.
Minnesota high school students sue for unemployment aid
Many of the students work to support themselves and their families.
Second man charged in Target headquarters arson
Incident occurred amid Mpls. unrest in August after false rumor spread.
Rapper Kanye West racks up his second-highest vote total in Minnesota
Rapper Kanye West’s campaign website says “our future is waiting on us,” but even with a big nudge from voters in Minnesota, it…
Wait, so where in Minnesota did Kanye get all his votes?
Mr. Kardashian pulled in more than 7,000 votes from around our fair state.
How young voters helped Biden win Minnesota
Record youth turnout helped Joe Biden defeat President Trump.
Judy Meisel, Holocaust survivor and activist, dies at 91
Judy Meisel was 15 when she was beaten, tortured and forced to work in the Stutthof concentration camp in 1944.Later that year, she and her…
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Minneapolis man sentenced in death of his child's mother
The fatal shooting occurred on Thanksgiving Day 2019 in front of a 2-year-old.
Why young Minnesotans are voting early, and in record numbers
Past predictions of youth voter mobilization have fallen short. But this year young people are voting early in droves.
For Black Minnesota voters, equality is on the ballot
A Star Tribune analysis of voting patterns in Minnesota precincts with a majority or plurality of Black voters shows a drop in registered voter turnout from 75% in 2012 to 70% in 2016.
College students wonder: Are they getting a quality education? Will they get sick?
College students have returned to campus for the first time since the pandemic shattered their spring semester. But their college experiences are now very different from what they left behind.
Jill Biden visits with Hmong farmers in St. Paul during Minn. swing
Kamala Harris's husband, Douglas Emhoff, was set to appear but was forced to cancel after one of Harris' top aides tested positive for COVID-19.
Minnesota organizers credit COVID-19 pandemic with helping mobilize Latino voters
Both presidential campaigns have made outreach efforts with Latino voters.
These Minn. teens can't vote, but they're helping to get others to the polls
High schoolers get other young people to the polls, even though they aren't old enough yet to vote.
3 arrested in Brooklyn Park shooting investigation
Officers briefly closed nearby roads during their search in the 6900 block of West Broadway.
Salmonella outbreak linked to Woodbury juice bar
Nine people have been sickened, health officials said.
Minnesota awarded grant to review cases for those believed innocent
The Innocence Project and state Attorney General's Office will be partners in the new unit.
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Youth voter registration on the rise in Minnesota
Minnesota is one of 20 states where youth voter registration has grown more than 12% over the last presidential election.
3 Minn. GOP House members fly Delta home after COVID-19 exposure
U.S. Reps. Stauber, Emmer and Hagedorn appear to have violated the airline's policy, although they tested negative for the virus.
Standoff at Bloomington apartments ends peacefully
The standoff followed gunfire that erupted during the serving of a warrant.
Feds launch effort to help ex-felons register to vote in Minnesota
U.S. Probation Services alerts those who have finished their sentence of their rights.
Police search for man who shot at St. Paul officer
A man shot at a St. Paul police officer early Monday evening.The suspect has not been located.Just before 6 p.m. the man shot at an…
Minnesota's 911 outage apparently resolved
The cause of the outage is not known.
Charges: St. Paul man poisoned ex-wife at Roseville park
The victim nearly died of organophosphate poisoning, doctors said.
Trump to return to Minnesota next week with visit to Duluth
The president will speak at the Duluth airport on Wednesday evening.
Do you need stamps for mail-in ballots? Is it safe to vote in person? Here's what young voters need to know
For new and first-time voters, less traditional forms of voting — such as early voting and voting by mail — can be a little tricky. Here's how to make sure your ballot counts in November.
A changed-up National Night Out takes on new meaning in Minneapolis
Near the George Floyd memorial, neighbors have met several times this summer.
Second suspect charged in Lino Lakes homicide
A pair of siblings now held in Aug. 27 death of 22-year-old Karl Henderson.
Wisconsin sausage company recalls wiener product over undeclared dairy
The product was produced on July 23, and was distributed in several states, including Minnesota.
Minnesota joins national push to recruit young poll workers
Many voting site veterans older, vulnerable to virus.
2 'Boogaloo Bois' charged with conspiring with terrorist organization
One of the two anti-government extremists accused of trying to help Hamas is from New Brighton.
Hennepin County scraps plan for north Minneapolis shelter after pushback from neighbors
More than 700 people signed a petition in opposition to the project.
How Charter Commission kept Minneapolis police reform off November ballot
Voters in Minneapolis won't get to decide the future of policing in November.
Walz establishes Met Council oversight committee
The panel comes after calls of council reform from Minnesota Republicans.
Police investigate quadruple shooting in north Minneapolis
There was no indication that the gunfire was related to earlier unrest.
Young Trump supporters in Minnesota say they're different from the older generation
Minneapolis entrepreneur Anton Lazzaro supports President Donald Trump, even if he doesn’t agree with some of the socially conservative messages emanating from this week’s Republican…
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Q&A: Young Minnesotans reflect on 19th Amendment and look toward future
In celebration of the 19th Amendment, ratified 100 years ago this month, young women from around the Twin Cities share what they were taught and offer their hopes for the future of women in politics.
Brooklyn Park woman charged with first-degree murder in son's death
She's accused of leaving the 8-year-old boy in a freezing garage overnight.
Masked and mingling, Minnesota Democrats celebrate Biden nomination
The gathering at Nicollet Island in Minneapolis was the only in-person event in Minnesota associated with the Democratic National Convention.
