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Zubaz pants are back
The outrageous baggy duds created by two Minnesotans were loved and scorned. Now, a new generation gets the chance to be passionate about the pants.
Two men stabbed at State Fair; no arrests
Two men stabbed at the Minnesota State Fair on Sunday were treated at Regions Hospital in St. Paul for injuries that police said were not life-threatening.
2 fights reported at State Fair
Two fights at the Minnesota State Fair over the weekend resulted in one police officer being injured, one man arrested, one man being hurt and a couple of citations, fair officials reported Monday night.
Nation's first 'green' fire station opens in Eagan
The new $8 million safety center includes a dorm where some firefighters will live -- a move that should cut response times dramatically -- and is eco-friendly.
Burnsville schools give HR chief $255,000 to go away
Tania Chance was seven months into a new contract and had worked for the district only 18 months.
Burnsville schools gauging impact of technology on learning
The district has ramped up its use of technology in a slower, more-targeted way than some neighbors. A presentation Thursday looks at how it's been going.
Burnsville schools chief defends Chance hire
He lauds former HR director's "professional qualities," but won't divulge her complaint against him. She was paid $254,000 to leave.
Tangled lives preceded two shooting deaths in Apple Valley
Abuse may have led to murder-suicide, but by whom?
Drinking incident is last straw for Apple Valley DECA club
The principal disbands business club, citing "a history of illegal and other inappropriate activities."
Orono delays decision on disorder clinic
The City Council directed its staff to look into a compromise permit that would allow the clinic to open.
Clinic: Target CEO pressuring Orono
Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel has told the city that a former school across the street from his house is no place for an eating disorder program.
Mound Westonka reduces suspensions of hockey players
But Mound Westonka High School officials' effort to quell anger for "rushing to judgment" over Harlem Shake dance failed.
St. Paul police investigating deaths of 3 at Victoria St. apartment
Police said they were not searching for a suspect and that the public is not in danger.
School-shooting hoax means tense morning for New Prague
In the wake of a massive police response, a 12-year-old boy was held for making hoax calls about a shooter at a New Prague school.
Dakota Technical College has major impact on area economy
The college accounts for 1,500 jobs and $160 million in economic impact, study finds.
Searchers fan out once more for missing St. Paul woman
Kira Trevino was last seen Feb. 21 and is presumed to have been killed. Her husband, Jeffrey Trevino, has been charged and remains jailed in her death.
Feb. 10, 2001: Man charged in St. Paul home invasion
He and a man who was shot to death were trying to steal drugs from the house, police say.
Lakeville North activities director seeks transfer after second DWI arrest
Bob Ertl was convicted of DWI in December and faced possible downsizing due to budget cuts next year.
Jordan answers Newtown by sending police into schools
A bold new security plan relocates police to offices in all of Jordan's schools.
At Visitation High, adults join students onstage
A group of handicapped performers from Minneapolis joined Visitation High School's recent student production.
Henry Sibley principal resigns -- with $64,590 payout
The $64,000 question in and around West St. Paul is why a popular high school principal was paid tens of thousands of dollars to resign.
Lakeville looks at doing more with online learning
The district wants to tap into a growing, and potentially lucrative, market of students working via the Internet.
Fishing guide dies when snowmobile plunges through Lake Superior ice
James Hudson, 34, died after his snowmobile went through Lake Superior ice.
Man dies in Minneapolis apartment fire
An 85-year-old man died late Sunday afternoon in a fire at a small apartment building near Interstate 35W and E. Lake Street in Minneapolis, neighbors and authorities reported.
Apple Valley fifth-grader takes on arthritis
Since being stricken, Jarrett Michie has become something of an ambassador.
Robotics on a roll in Minnesota schools
Varsity teams outnumber boys' hockey as students' interest in the robot-building sport soars across Minnesota.
Frank talk about school safety in Farmington
Parents in Farmington are seeking solutions to the problem of school security.
Father enters plea of insanity in deaths of River Falls girls
Aaron Schaffhausen, who's been silent at court appearances so far, will undergo a psychological evaluation.
Security focus now includes Minnesota's grade schools
No educators have endorsed the NRA's proposal to add armed guards or arm teachers at schools, but some districts are talking about adding resource officers or Wal-Mart-style greeters at elementary schools to keep an eye on entrances.
Minnesotans voice concerns over Russian adoption policy
Minnesotans also gathered Sunday to protest the Russian ban on U.S. adoptions.
Lakeville educator's credibility challenged after two DWIs
Lakeville athletic director plead guilty last month to drunken driving in a case stemming from his second DWI arrest in four years.
Students are taking CPR classes to heart
High schools are doing mass trainings to satisfy a new law, but more importantly to save lives.
Dakota County Technical College is filling the railroads ranks
Dakota County Technical College is helping to meet the demand for railroad conductors.
St. Paul couple beat likely ban on adopting Russians
A proposed ban on the adoptions of Russian orphans by Americans has provoked an outcry in Minnesota and elsewhere. The protestations may fall on deaf Kremlin ears.
Red Wing schools on lockdown for a day
Threat made to school; bullets found on a bus.
Minnesota School Nurse of the Year: 'Bernie,' from Hidden Valley in Savage
Bernadette Bien found her true calling 21 years ago when she took a job as the school nurse at Hidden Valley Elementary in Savage.
PBS 'SciGirls' program spotlights a local trio
Sibley High students hope more girls will want to study science.
Belle Plaine combined school introduces a robotics team
As a new entry in competitions, the team has got a lot to learn. It will pick up its robot kit in January and get to work.
Across metro, people cope, and some even have fun
Inconvenience and frustration abounded Sunday, but Twin Citians coped, helped each other out and, in some cases, even had fun.
Farmington schools turbulence was just what Burke had in mind
The departing Farmington school board member, long an administration critic, says he did what he set out to do.
McHale mourns loss of daughter
Sasha McHale, who helped Totino-Grace win a state basketball championship in 2008, was 23.
Hunters bag 147 wolves as state's first season ends
The DNR had set a quota for the early season of 200 wolves.
Ideas to fix school budget? Farmington wants to hear them
The district has decided to ask for suggestions, no matter how zany, on how to save money and change the district.
Hastings responds to spate of deaths with talk, education
Authorities have been scrambling to break a months-long string of suicides and rumors, which began after a fatal car accident.
21-year-old takes school board seat in Farmington
Jake Cordes suddenly is one of the youngest elected officials in the state.
Burnsville schools getting ahead of changes
Budget gap and changing student body could lead to new attendance boundaries, closure of senior campus.
Rosemount district's early start aims for better learning
The Rosemount School District assessed 13,000 students in an effort to make class more efficient.
West St. Paul schools build a heritage of good nutrition
The district was recently recognized by the federal government for its efforts to serve nutritious meals and promote physical education.
BCA investigating how Rochester man died during arrest
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the death of a man who died Friday while police in Rochester were attempting to arrest him on a warrant.
Woman shot to death in St. Paul
A 20-year-old St. Paul woman shot to death on Sunday had fled to Atlanta after receiving threats on her life via social media sites.
Food fight in the school lunchroom
Students don't like to be told what to eat and say portions are too small. Lunch staffers seek patience and buy-in to the goal of healthier kids.
Refinancing of bonds saving taxpayers tens of millions
School districts across Minnesota are taking advantage of rock-bottom interest rates.
Chance's buyout still an issue in Burnsville district
Several candidates for school board focus on the $250,000 payout to the former human resources director.
Budget looms large for new Farmington school board
Candidates say inexperience won't hurt ability to tackle issues.
Charges pending against suspected shooter in Isanti road rage case
The victim and the suspect involved in the shooting in a police parking lot are expected to be identified on Monday.
Heightened ACT, SAT security will test students
Rules tightened in wake of New York ID-fraud scandal.
Family wants answers in St. Cloud death
Colton Gleason was felled by a punch in St. Cloud on Thursday night thrown by an apparent stranger who got out of a passing car.
Lakeville flipping out over new technology
Students and teachers alike seem to like doing their homework in school and their school work at home.
Departing Burnsville schools chief leaves ripple effect
Board candidates expected to make Randy Clegg an 'Exhibit A' for changes in district policy.
hallengers still plan to make Burnsville schools superintendent an issue come November.
Burnsville school chief retires
Randy Clegg is leaving at the end of the school year. He has come under criticism, most recently in a lukewarm job review this month.
Burnsville superintendent is critiqued
Superintendent Randall Clegg is not meeting standards in some areas, the school board says.
Class size concerns Farmington parents
Some classes at Riverview Ele-mentary have 29 or 30 kids, above recommended levels.
West St. Paul schools' new leader gets started
Nancy Allen-Mastro joined the district this year from Bloomington.
Change is a constant in South Metro schools this year
More iPads will be showing up in classrooms around the south metro.
St. Paul crime lab puts 350 cases at risk so far
Three county attorneys say they're looking to drop drug charges and "take corrective action" in light of St. Paul police crime lab's troubles.
Washington County offers deals in cases tainted by crime lab
Dakota, Ramsey may follow suit in hundreds of drug cases for which St. Paul crime lab did tests.
Pit bull not attacked after all, Savage cops say
Savage police believe the animal was hit by a car and not targeted because of its breed, but an animal welfare group is skeptical.
Drug disposal is newest tool to fight abuse
Dakota County is the latest to set up bins to collect unwanted prescription medications.
Widow sues NRA over insurance denial
The gun group denied payment of a $150,000 death benefit for a Belle Plaine farmer killed while driving a tractor and under the influence.
Wanted: People to translate in court
State courts face a costly problem in dealing with dozens of languages: a dearth of certified interpreters.
Burnsville man indicted in New Year's Eve shooting of friend
The 23-year-old told investigators he and his friend were playing a game with a 9mm gun before it fired. killed h
Pit bull owners work to boost breed's image
Owners parade their pups at "pittie parties" to improve a bad rap.
Missouri man is charged in I-35W crash that killed two road workers in Burnsville
The driver was distracted before he hit 2 road workers.
