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You're not imagining it. More transit construction is snarling travel in the Twin Cities.
As Metro Transit's network expands, major transportation projects are tearing up roads across the metro. Businesses say there's not enough help to weather the disruption.
Architecture writer, trailblazer and Minnetonka McMansion critic Bette Hammel dies at 99
Bette Hammel's husband was an architect, but she was revered in Twin Cities architecture circles in her own right for her writing illustrating the importance of architecture.
Eyesore or neighborhood character? As these St. Paul billboards come down, neighbors debate.
R.F. Moeller cited the beautification of St. Paul's Highland Park in permanently removing billboards atop the jewelry store. Neighbor reactions echoed a long-running debate about billboards.
Recount winners declared in close Arden Hills, Ramsey County Board races
After publicly funded recounts, Kurt Weber won a seat on the Arden Hills City Council and Kelly Miller won a race for the Ramsey County Board.
Submit your photos and videos of Camp Snoopy
Submit your old Camp Snoopy memories below for a chance to be featured in an upcoming video.
Minnesota turkeys head back to D.C. for pre-Thanksgiving presidential pardon
Peach and Blossom are scheduled to be pardoned Monday by President Joe Biden. It is the second year in a row that the nation's leading turkey-producing state will send birds to the White House.
What happened to Camp Snoopy at the Mall of America?
Some Minnesotans are still nostalgic for the Mall of America's original, Peanuts-themed amusement park. Here's why it became Nickelodeon Universe.
Is that a University of Minnesota sweatshirt in a K-pop music video?
Minnesota K-pop fans have spotted a familiar fashion choice in South Korean pop star and boy group BTS member Jin's new music video.
Minnesotans, you're doing it wrong: What experts say about dressing for the cold
Dressing to stay warm doesn't have to be expensive or hard. Here are some tips.
In two boating incidents, Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office rescues stranded hunters amid strong winds
The Sheriff's Office is urging boaters to use caution on the water when wind speeds are high and unpredictable.
When Minnesotans die without money, counties help out. But costs are rising.
Ramsey County raised the rate it pays to put residents to rest. Funeral businesses say they are helping cover the costs where county funding falls short.
Shopping carts are piling up at one Roseville bus stop. What's the solution?
The abandoned carts illustrate the design challenge of adding transit to shopping areas like Har Mar Mall that were developed for drivers in cars.
On tour stop, Billie Eilish visits vintage store in former Minneapolis White Castle
The owner of Vintage in South Uptown said Eilish bought several items including a referee jacket.
Now that campaign season is over, here's what to do with those election signs
There are several drop-off options in the Twin Cities metro. They send them to a local plastics recycler.
East metro elections: Close Arden Hills race could sway future development at Army ammunition site
Other notable elections in the east metro include several seats on the Ramsey County Board and a citywide trash collection question in Mounds View.
Democrat McCollum wins race to represent east metro in Congress
Betty McCollum will serve a 13th term after defeating Republican May Lor Xiong in a rematch.
When will the election results be in? Here's how your vote gets counted in Minnesota.
It's a decentralized system where votes are counted at the local level and reported to the Minnesota Secretary of State's office.
Hire your own trash pickup or let the city do it? Voters will decide in two Twin Cities suburbs.
Both Anoka and Mounds View have measures on the ballot asking residents whether they want to switch to a city-organized trash pickup system.
Two killed, one injured in weekend's second fatal shooting at Minneapolis encampments
Police said they were investigating whether the two cases were related.
Mounds View requires homeowners to discharge racist deeds before sale. 100 have done it.
Over the summer, Mounds View became the first Minnesota city to require homeowners to discharge racist deed language before the sale of a home.
Roseville bans plastic foam, nonrecyclable to-go containers
Aiming to reduce the number of takeout containers in landfills, Roseville will require them to be recyclable, compostable or reusable.
Woman dies in North End St. Paul shooting
St. Paul Police believe the Saturday night homicide is connected to a carjacking.
Brooklyn Center crash is second Twin Cities motorcycle fatality of the weekend
A 24-year-old Edina man died Saturday after hitting a bridge abutment. On Friday, a motorcycle crash near downtown Minneapolis killed a New Brighton man.
Arden Hills City Council election could change fate of former Army ammunition site development
The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant development has been the campaign's central issue as candidates debate whether current plans for the site are right for the city.
Man fatally shot in St. Paul's North End neighborhood
The man was taken to Regions Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Drone helps find two lost hikers in northern Minnesota's Bear Head Lake State Park
Neither hiker required medical attention, but the pair were not equipped to spend the night outside, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Sunday snow in Minnesota's Arrowhead likely first flakes of the season
The National Weather Service office in Duluth received reports of a dusting of snow in Brimson. There were also social media reports of snow in Isabella.
Name chosen for new park in Roseville
Sunset Park is expected to open in 2025 and will include a playground, basketball shooting area, picnic space and nature trail.
Twin Cities suburbs have acres of asphalt. Do they need all that parking?
Falcon Heights is among the Minnesota cities that have recently reduced parking minimums, or the number of parking spots it requires developers to build.
Downtown St. Paul overnight homeless shelter to move to University and Snelling area
The Safe Space shelter, currently operating in downtown St. Paul, announced in May that it would not move to St. Anthony Park after Luther Seminary pulled out of lease negotiations.
Maplewood domestic violence shelter plans to build facility for survivors' dogs, cats
Tubman Center East in Maplewood got approval from the city to build a dog run. It is also planning to renovate part of its facility into living space for pets and lounge space for survivors and their pets.
New Brighton, Falcon Heights to allow accessory dwelling units
The suburbs join several cities across Minnesota that now allow the units, also known as mother-in-law apartments.
Motorcyclist who died in Minnetrista crash identified
Johnathan David Hommer, 24, of Lester Prairie died of blunt-force injuries from the collision, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
State Patrol reports use-of-force incident on I-94 in north Minneapolis
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension said it was processing a scene "related to a State Patrol use-of-force incident" near Dowling Avenue in Minneapolis.
Faribault County ballot misprint switched parties of legislative candidates
The error affected 17 issued ballots. County officials will pursue corrective action and instruct affected voters on how to get their vote counted correctly, the Minnesota Secretary of State's Office said.
Brooklyn Park shooting seriously injures one
The victim was hospitalized with serious injuries and a suspect was arrested.
How much will Hennepin and Ramsey counties raise 2025 property taxes?
Hennepin and Ramsey counties recently approved maximum tax levies. How much your taxes go up (or down) depends on several factors.
Is your city asking you to vote on a sales tax hike this election? These Twin Cities suburbs are.
Cities pitch sales tax increases as a way to shift the burden of funding projects from residents and business owners who pay property taxes to anyone who makes a purchase that includes a sales tax.
Inline skater dies after Duluth marathon
Mike Lufholm, 36, of Minneapolis was remembered as an ambassador for inline skating in Minnesota.
Wood Lake wildfire in Minnesota's Boundary Waters partly contained
The fire began last week and has grown to 27 acres. It is under investigation and believed to have been caused by human activity.
Man found unresponsive in Faribault manhole dies
Tests found the manhole had high levels of hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide, as well as low oxygen levels.
Where are the kids? Research shows numbers are down in Hennepin and Ramsey counties.
The decline in kids under age 5 mirrors larger population trends and has long-term implications for everything from schools to kid-friendly amenities.
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.
Neighbors describe scene as Minneapolis police shoot man armed with AK-47, flak jacket
Police said the man is suspected of firing multiple shots inside an apartment building. He's in critical but stable condition.
Man fleeing West St. Paul Police hits power pole and dies
Man crashes vehicle into pole and parked cars. The incident is under investigation.
Pedestrian struck, killed by SUV in Plymouth
A 70-year-old Minneapolis man who was crossing Hwy. 55 in Plymouth on foot died after being struck by a vehicle driving east with a green light. The man was not in a crosswalk.
Arden Hills sees rise in door-to-door solicitors without permits
The city is asking residents to report encounters with unlicensed solicitors. The city permit process includes a background check.
Review of North St. Paul city finances finds $15,500 in improperly documented credit card purchases
Purchases, including a Paramount+ subscription and a possible donation to a political committee, lacked evidence of being a proper use of public money. The city attorney said Tuesday there is no evidence of fraud or theft.
Robbinsdale arson house fire suspect arrested
As the suspect was put in a squad car, officers heard popping and saw flames in a second-story window of the home. Officers evacuated people and animals, and no one was injured.
In Maplewood, opportunity to develop former Battle Creek golf course met with many opinions
Feedback on endangered species, density and noise from Maplewood community members prompts developer D.R. Horton to promise revised plans for housing at the site.
Man dies after crashing motorcycle into I-94 noise barrier in Minneapolis
William Wade Lyons, 33, of Lakeville died after the motorcycle he was driving struck a noise barrier at the Riverside exit of Interstate 94.
One dead, one injured in shooting in Minneapolis' Whittier neighborhood
A man in his 20s died after gunshots were fired Saturday night. Another man in his 20s was injured.
What it's like to live in the Minnesota State Fair's backyard
Residents of Falcon Heights and St. Paul's Como neighborhood are subject to parking, noise and traffic headaches during the Minnesota State Fair. Some leave town, but others say they love it.
T-bone crash in Isanti County leaves four with serious injuries, including two children
Four people were flown to the Twin Cities for medical care after the collision Saturday in Spencer Brook Township.
Man fatally shot in Becker County
Arlan Ray Bergstrom Jr., 31, of Detroit Lakes, was fatally shot in Frazee, according to the Becker County Sheriff's Office.
St. Louis County reports two off-road vehicle crashes, one fatal
St. Louis County deputies responded to a fatal UTV crash near Buhl and an alcohol-involved crash near Hibbing.
Ramsey County names new county manager
Ling Becker, who has been the county's director of workforce solutions, will step into the leadership post.
University of Minnesota paid $329,000 for presidential search before landing on Rebecca Cunningham
The cost is an increase over the $260,000 the U paid for the search that culminated in hiring previous president Joan Gabel.
Ramsey County will review fees it charges residents for crisis mental health services
Unlike some Minnesota counties, Ramsey County bills clients for mental health crisis services when insurance doesn't cover them — something advocates criticize. The county is reviewing the fees.
Tornado damages homes, businesses in central Minnesota town
The EF1 tornado began Saturday outside of Melrose in Stearns County and damaged homes and businesses as it approached the city.
Woman dies, man arrested in head-on Minneapolis crash
German Adriano Llangari Inga, 34, was booked in the Hennepin County jail on suspicion of DUI and criminal vehicular homicide after the collision that killed a 31-year-old woman.
Crisscrossing White Bear Lake, archaeologists search for wrecks — and history
Some of White Bear Lake's history is at the bottom of the lake. Two underwater archaeologists are working to document it.
Minnesota cities opposed a bill allowing accessory dwelling units -- but many are permitting them
Cities often see ADUs as a form of "gentle density," increasing housing units without changing an area's character. As more cities permit them, the number of ADUs has risen.
3 killed overnight in Minneapolis, police seek other agencies' help
A fight at a party is believed to have led to the stabbing in the Folwell neighborhood, two hours after a man was shot and killed nearby. A man was also shot and killed in the Whittier neighborhood last weekend. Overwhelmed, Minneapolis police sought help from other agencies.
Hibbing man killed in St. Louis County ATV crash; driver injured
Authorities suspect alcohol, speed contributed to the apparent rollover crash.
When to watch Minnesota gymnast Suni Lee at the Olympics
Suni Lee, 21, who grew up on the East Side of St. Paul and graduated from South St. Paul High School, will compete in the finals for four Paris Olympic events.
Webber pool in north Minneapolis temporarily closed after witnesses say substance put in water
The pool is closed while the water is assessed. Minneapolis residents are encouraged to use other facilities to cool off in the meantime.
Live in Ramsey County? Union Depot might want your problem tree for its holiday celebrations
The tree will be lit up with more than 15,000 lights, and its family will be invited to participate in the tree lighting celebration at St. Paul's Union Depot.
Ramsey County settles lawsuit with man using walker who was allegedly pushed by deputies in Falcon Heights
Michael Torrey-White was 67 at the time of the incident and used a walker to get around. He alleged Ramsey County Sheriff's Office deputies mistook him for a younger crime suspect who was also Black.
Duluth sightseeing boat hits breakwater; several people hurt
There were 84 people aboard when the boat struck the Wisconsin Entry breakwater. One person was taken to the hospital.
I-35 open after incident with police on scene caused temporary detour near Faribault
Motorists were detoured off of Interstate 35 in both directions at Medford near Faribault late Sunday afternoon. A police presence was visible on MnDOT traffic cameras.
16-year-old girl injured in south Minneapolis shooting
The girl was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident is under investigation.
3-year-old critically injured in Brooklyn Park dog attack
The toddler was being mauled by two pit bulls when officers arrived. One dog was killed and the other injured. The child was taken to the hospital.
What to know about the invasive purple flower that's taking over Minnesota yards
With bell-shaped purple blooms, creeping bellflower is pretty, but it chokes out wanted plants — and it's all over the place in Minnesota.
St. Anthony to hold special election for City Council seat
Nadia Elnagdy and Randy Stille are vying for the seat, which opened when Wendy Webster became mayor this year.
