Zebra mussel enforcement gets new weapon — mandatory education for rule breakers
New rule takes effect this spring for boat owners cited for not cleaning and draining their boats
Grand jury indicts on first-degree murder charge in St. Paul law clerk killing
Ryan D. Petersen’s attorney, Gary Wolf, has vowed to challenge a first-degree murder indictment.
Death of patient at Hopkins nursing home linked to medication error
Hopkins case the latest in a spate of safety violations at Golden Living facilities.
St. Paul leaders commit to plan to end economic inequality
City officials back effort by African-American forum.
Proposal would open more Minneapolis apartments to Section 8 housing vouchers
Landlords say compliance would create burdens, raise rents.
Aitkin fourth grade teacher charged with criminal sexual conduct
The teacher, who’s been removed from her job, faces four felony charges with a 17 year old girl she coached.
One man dead after north Minneapolis shooting Wednesday
Minnesota Zoo debuts baby bison, part of expanding herd
Met Council: St. Paul’s population tops 300,000
Statistics show the metro area as a whole is growing.
Minneapolis school district budget errors add up to $17 million
The district will pay for the deficit by getting rid of two investment funds.
Opening arguments begin in Minneapolis ISIL trial
An assistant U.S. attorney said their case includes recordings from a paid informant and intel defendants gathered from group members who made it to Syria.
Upper Falls lock observation deck to reopen for summer months
Work by local National Park Service superintendent assures that visitors can see display, use bathrooms
County, business officials call for transportation deal
NFL announces Feb. 4 as date for 2018 Super Bowl in Minneapolis
Minnesota Host Committee begins countdown to “Bold North” event.
Plea to motorists from injured Twin Cities tow truck driver: Move over
A video from AAA Minneapolis highlights the dangers tow truck drivers face as motorists whiz by within inches.
Audit finds overspending on travel by Gophers’ coach
3 Minnesota women caught with $3 million of heroin, opium in luggage
They were arrested at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport on Tuesday
Police: Man fatally shot at Madison gas station
Timeline of key events in last 2 weeks of Prince’s life
Senate passes Met Council reform bill
The governor still would appoint all 17 members.
As Minneapolis sick-leave vote nears, public data request still unanswered
The Star Tribune filed the request Oct. 13, but has not received the records.
Franklin Avenue bridge makeover and detours expected to end by Labor Day weekend
With accelerated construction methods, Mpls. span set to reopen by Labor Day.
Banned instructor sues Minnesota college, saying he was defamed
Dave Berger has been on investigatory leave since February.
Suspect in Monday’s fatal encounter with St. Paul police shot woman, fired at police
Authorities identified the man shot and killed by police Monday as Jaffort Demont Smith of St. Paul.
Dakota County settles with fired Community Development Agency director
Mark Ulfers will receive a $115,000 settlement.
Lawsuit prompts Burnsville to loosen rules on adult DVD sales
The change allows a novelty store to sell the DVDs in an area not zoned for “sexually oriented businesses.”
Government culling of Minnesota’s wolves could place them in greater danger
A novel study says government killing does not reduce private poaching.
Hundreds of Twin Cities home buyers could get down payment assistance
Eligible home buyers can receive grants of up to $7,500.
Blaine woman who fatally stabbed boyfriend sentenced to six years in prison
Arteshia Love was the victim of abuse, her attorneys said.
Juror bias surfaces again in Day 2 of prep for Minnesota ISIL trial
Judge questions potential jurors on feelings for and against the three young defendants.
Three good Samaritans pull woman from burning car along I-35 near Hinckley
The victim crashed near Hinckley, Minn., and is recovering at North Memorial Medical Center.
Man sought for shooting at officers captured in Wisconsin
Man steals charity money from two Eagan gas stations
Police seek help in identifying suspect in two heists on May 5.
Lawsuit filed after death of 6-year-old foster child
Kendrea Johnson died in a Brooklyn Park foster home in 2014.
Man accused in fatal drunken driving case avoids trial
‘Are you related to Prince?’ Ads seek his long-lost relatives, now in Louisiana
Big business joins final push for $1.79B Southwest light-rail funding
Large corporations urge Legislature to help secure federal transit funding.
Study: Setting legal limits for pot use and driving are arbitrary
Every state in the county has a standard for determining whether a motorist is driving under the influence of alcohol, but when it comes to determining if a driver who has smoked marijuana is too high to drive things get a lot more fuzzy.
Court trial begins in Scott County for young father who murdered 2-month-old baby
In an unusual move, defense attorneys waived a jury and the trial is set before Scott County District Judge Chris Wilton.
Soccer stadium tax exemption set to go before committee vote
Man accused of killing mother found not competent for trial
Prince’s ex-wife opens up about baby’s death
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