Northfield City Council will change comment period to 'listening sessions,' echoing a broader trend at public meetings
The city is one of several Minnesota government bodies that has shifted or scaled back public comment sessions in recent years.
High Schools
School prominent in girls lacrosse history is making its way back
A run of success has landed Eden Prairie the No. 4 ranking and provided coach Brooke Jones with "confirmation we're on the right track."
High Schools
Undefeated boys lacrosse team ranked fifth clamors for respect
Farmington is 11-0 and has two prove-it moments ahead against defending champ Lakeville North and No. 1 Prior Lake.
South Metro
Lakeville teachers approve contract agreement with district
Eighty-eight percent of teachers voted to ratify the tentative agreement with the district, their union said.
West Metro
Charges: Twin Cities firefighter was killed in furious crossfire between groups
One of the alleged shooters has been charged, but not in the killing.
High Schools
End of an era as storied Minnesota prep sports league disbands
Formed by schools southwest of the Twin Cities 65 years ago and still containing four original members, the Minnesota River Conference will dissolve when the school year ends.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Totino-Grace golfer rises from rough start
Peyton Savageau wound up with a 5-under-par 67 and the title at the Spring Lake Park Invitational, after going two over on the first five holes.
Stage & Arts
'Review: Twin Cities Ballet's 'Coppélia in Paris' more on point when it sticks to the narrative
The ballet within a ballet is a riff on the classic "Coppélia" and features strong performances from its leads.
High Schools
One Class 4A baseball team corners the market on perfection
Wayzata, ranked No. 1 in the Metro Top 10, is the last undefeated team in the class now that Farmington has lost.
South Metro
Driver suspected of being high when he caused collision near Twin Cities that killed his passenger
"Don't call the cops," people at the scene heard him say, according to a court filing.
South Metro
St. Paul 18-year-old killed in Inver Grove Heights crash
The young man died at the scene, officials say.
Local
Mall of America water park plan prompts climate change concerns
The Bloomington Sustainability Commission has asked for more features to mitigate high energy and water use, but the developer says standards for "green" water parks don't exist yet.
Local
Cash, gold jewelry, luxury cars: FBI agent details evidence seized in Feeding Our Future case
An FBI agent testified Friday in the Feeding Our Future trial about the luxury purchases defendants bought during the alleged fraud scheme.
High Schools
List of 32 in running for Ms. and Mr. Minnesota Golf is revealed
The awards go to the top high school senior golfers in the state, and the winners will be named June 9.
High Schools
Three softball teams make it their moment in the state rankings
Champlin Park, winner of 10 in a row, landed in Class 4A's top 10. Farmington in 4A and Red Lake Falls in 1A are new No. 1s.
South Metro
Nearly 11-year term in West St. Paul revenge shooting at park
"No one should have to fear for their life at a park," County Attorney Kathy Keena said.
Local
Defense attorneys seek to discredit key witness in Feeding Our Future meal fraud scheme
Hadith Ahmed, a former Feeding Our Future employee, testified Thursday that he hopes for a reduced prison sentence for cooperating with the FBI.
High Schools
Softball coaches cite gender equity in push to move state finals to U
A committee has requested a move from Caswell Park in North Mankato to Jane Sage Cowles Stadium, pointing out that no other team sport has title games outside the Twin Cities.
High Schools
Offense played with care leads to top ranking in boys lacrosse
"High-percentage shots are the North Star of our offense," coach Sam Kepner said of his undefeated Prior Lake team.
High Schools
New No. 1 in girls lacrosse didn't take an easy route to the top
Lakeville South added two more well-regarded opponents to its schedule this season, but the Cougars are 6-0 and ranked first anyway.
Local
Twin Cities restaurant chain owner charged in Dakota County with dodging $260K in taxes
Claudia Gutierrez Mendez, who runs three Hamburguesas El Gordo restaurants, faces charges that she filed false tax returns.
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