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Former Minneapolis Housing Authority board chair pleads guilty to wire fraud in Feeding Our Future case
Sharmarke Issa admitted to his leading role in the scheme, which involved laundering federal aid to nutrition programs.
Here are the 10 most expensive colleges in Minnesota
Bethel University announced it is significantly cutting tuition next year, as four-year institutions look for ways to address the escalating cost of a higher education. Here are Minnesota's 10 most expensive schools based on tuition and fees, according to state data.
Union files federal labor complaint over Kim's restaurant closure
The Uptown restaurant is accused of refusing to provide proof of financial losses and not including the union in bargaining over the closure.
Project 2025 platform proposal aims to allow mining in Boundary Waters watershed
The proposal suggests removing the 20-year protection on the Superior National Forest that President Joe Biden's administration had ordered in 2023.
What to know about tonight's presidential debate and how to watch it in Minnesota
Here are some options for watching the debate Tuesday night between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
Lino Lakes postpones vote on censuring council member who applauded anti-Muslim rant
The City Council is considering a resolution that would disavow the comments made by Council Member Chris Lyden.
Minnesota trooper charged in crash that killed Owatonna teen no longer employed by State Patrol
The state law enforcement agency did not specify the nature of Shane Roper's departure. His last day was Sept. 3.
Pedestrian struck and killed by pickup truck in Shorewood
The driver has not been charged. Police are still investigating.
Nurse injured in Park Tavern crash released from hospital, condition for 2 more improves
Theo Larson was released from the hospital while Tegan D'Albani and Laura Knutsen have improved from "serious" condition to "satisfactory."
Police investigate after ancient skeletal remains discovered in northern Minnesota
The police chief for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe said the skeletons were naturally exposed by erosion.
'A ray of light': At reopened Park Tavern, family mourns hospital worker killed in crash
Gabe Harvey was set to graduate this winter. Past co-workers, who gathered at Park Tavern on Wednesday as the spot reopened, said he made a name for himself as a kind figure in the intensive care unit.
Minneapolis and St. Paul aim to clear all storm debris in the coming weeks
A spokesperson for Minneapolis' Park Board said it hopes to have all debris removal requests completed by the end of next week.
Three teens shot near fairgrounds in apparently random attack
The victims all knew each other and are expected to survive, a St. Paul police spokesman said.
Here's what college students in Minnesota need to know about voting this fall
We talk to the state's top election officials about what to do.
State Fair sets daily attendance record for fourth time this year
Friday's record mark was a bounce back from Thursday, when stormy weather kept numbers down.
Rochester man, 81, dies in single-vehicle motorcycle crash
The motorcyclist was traveling east when he drifted off the road and into a ditch, the Minnesota State Patrol said.
Tim Walz, governor and gamer, once owned a Sega Dreamcast. Here's what happened to it.
The Democratic vice presidential candidate probably played the system's chaotic driving game, "Crazy Taxi."
Power went out across the Twin Cities. Here's what to do and when it will be back online.
Here are some tips on how to check outage status, how plumbing works during an outage, and how long food will last without power to the refrigerator.
Tim Walz heads to Georgia to campaign with Kamala Harris this week
The Minnesota governor is hitting the trail as the vice presidential nominee, although he is not scheduled to stay for a Thursday night rally the vice president is holding in Savannah.
St. Paul's University Club hosts wedding that goes 'disastrously' wrong
The owner of the historic Summit Avenue venue eventually refunded Rachel and Fahim Rashid $16,000 for a ceremony they say was a nightmare.
'Mystery' wolf-dog hybrid spotted on trail cam in northern Minnesota
The researchers said they are still not certain if it's a wolf-dog hybrid or a mutated wolf.
After abrupt closure, Game Informer staffers reflect on the video game magazine's impact
The magazine's parent company, GameStop, shut down the website after laying off 13 of the employees who worked on the monthly publication.
Trump goes after Tim Walz's response to COVID-19 demonstrations with evidence-free claim
Walz said Trump's "LIBERATE MINNESOTA" tweet "brought armed people to my house."
Crowd gathers outside Gov. Tim Walz's St. Paul residence, mulls his elevation to VP candidate
Neighbors of the Walz family, who are temporarily staying in the University of Minnesota-owned Eastcliff mansion, say the governor has made a good impression, though he got a few mixed reviews as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate choice.
Worker-owned Hub Bike Cooperative closing both of its Minneapolis locations
Shops in Dinkytown and on Minnehaha Avenue will close Sept. 30.
Viral trail camera video captures rare footage of Canada lynx in northern Minnesota
The footage shows a lynx sitting in the woods, almost as if it's posing for the camera.
Minnesota AG wins settlement against Walmart and Reynolds over 'recycling' bags that weren't recyclable
Walmart and Reynolds are not allowed to sell the bags in question for two and a half years as part of a settlement.
Two Stillwater prison inmates with hearing loss win policy changes, but say problems persist
A lawsuit by two Stillwater prison inmates said their hearing loss diminished their access to prison notifications. A settlement aimed to address the concerns, though one inmate said problems persist.
Minneapolis clears several South Side homeless encampments
The city used bulldozers and removed tents at three encampments in the East Phillips neighborhood Thursday morning.
What to know about the deadly multistate listeria outbreak
There have been 12 states confirmed to have people sick as part of the recent nationwide listeria outbreak.
Some Minnesota cities propose bans on homeless camping in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Two Minnesota towns have proposed ordinances to ban homeless people from camping in public following the Supreme Court ruling.
Spike Moss, longtime Minneapolis activist, has city street named in his honor
Speakers credited Moss as a key figure in desegregating the Minneapolis Fire Department and pushing to add more Black officers to the police force.
Minneapolis works to clear storm debris and fix thousands of power outages across metro area
Compounding the situation is the strike by some Minneapolis Parks and Rec employees and arborists.
Star Tribune announces lineup of new editors and revamped news departments
The five new department leaders include a mix of internal and external hires.
Twin Cities' mosquito numbers in July are down so far compared to average, report finds
An entomologist with the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District said the drought in past summers killed off a large number of the mosquitoes.
Delta apologizes for posts criticizing attendants' Palestinian flag pins, will ban all but U.S. pins
The employee who wrote the posts will no longer be handling Delta's social media pages, a spokesperson said.
Highway entrances reopen to Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport
Officers were responding to the suspicious item found in the north end of the main terminal, a spokesman said.
Minneapolis rideshare driver finds large snake left in car
The snake, a ball python, was taken to the city's animal control center.
More people charged in July 4th fireworks melee in Minneapolis' Dinkytown
Charges against others could still come as the county attorney's office continues to review the late-night incidents, a spokesperson said.
Minnesota-made video game 'WolfQuest' maintains its pack of followers years later
The finalized "anniversary edition" is planned for release later this year. The original game was made in partnership with the Minnesota Zoo.
Thunderstorms expected to affect July 4th festivities in southern Minnesota
Storms are forecast to sweep across areas south of I-94 in Minnesota. Due to the forecast, the Lake Minnetonka fireworks display will be moved to Wednesday night instead of Thursday night, the Excelsior-Lake Minnetonka Chamber of Commerce said in a Facebook post.
Outcome of case against man who killed fellow inmate at St. Peter hospital angers victim's family
The attorney for the man who killed Abdirashid Hussein at the security hospital in St. Peter, and an attorney for Hussein's family, said they think there were warning signs.
Minneapolis Wedge's 'cat tour' goes purrfectly again this year
Attendees gleefully walked the streets and sidewalks looking for cats on display as part of the year's event.
Hennepin County attorney: With 30% decrease in auto thefts, youth intervention program is working
Moriarty said she believes the program has helped reduce in auto thefts so far in 2024.
After fierce debate, Lino Lakes passes temporary halt on Muslim-friendly property development
Some residents say the size of the residential and commercial development, which includes a mosque, is motivating concerns; project backers disagree.
Mother of 4-year-old Hopkins boy who drowned calls for more autism services
Fay Jede said she hopes the tragic death of her son, who was found in Minnehaha Creek near his family's apartment, leads to changes that could prevent future drownings.
Star Tribune's MaryJo Webster wins prestigious Minnesota journalism award
The paper took home top awards in various "big" print news categories during the annual awards.
Body found in one of two vehicles recovered from Minnesota River in Bloomington
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office got a report of a person driving a vehicle into the Minnesota River in Bloomington on Sunday night.
Lino Lakes panel backs 1-year delay on mosque housing development
The Planning Board's vote was unanimous; the City Council will vote next on the proposed moratorium.
5-year-old pulled from Edina apartment pool has died
The boy survived for six days at Children's Minnesota hospital before he died.
35-year-old man shot and killed in north Minneapolis ID'd
Police have yet to make an arrest in the killing of Derek Burgess of Minneapolis.
Somali parents ramp up efforts to prevent tragedies following 4-year-old boy's drowning
Nonprofits say the death highlights a broader need for more culturally-responsive services for Somali families that have children with autism.
Speeding motorcyclist crashes into squad car after chase with State Patrol in Minneapolis
The motorcyclist, who was hospitalized after the crash, was traveling at speeds of over 100 miles per hour, according to emergency dispatch audio.
Elko New Market's request to increase water use for bottling plant gets DNR's OK
The Scott County city wants to double the amount of groundwater taken each year for a firm that supplies Walmart and Costco.
Mpls. Chief O'Hara says fatal shooting of man by police was 'justifiable and lawful'
Chief Brian O'Hara said the man was armed, 'threatening folks [and] not acting normally.' The shooting took place late Wednesday along Hiawatha Ave. in south Minneapolis.
Man waving gun shot and killed by police, Minneapolis chief says
Four officers responded to a 911 call about an armed man, and three officers fired their weapons, Brian O'Hara said early Thursday.
Child dies days after Burnsville shooting, wounded father is suspect
Police are still investigating to determine whether the father meant to shoot his child, the city's communications director said.
Body of missing 4-year-old boy found in Minnehaha Creek, police say
Hopkins police said they suspect the cause of death was drowning, but it has not been confirmed by the medical examiner.
As Feeding Our Future jury deliberates, FBI raids defendant's home
It wasn't clear why or if other defendants' homes or any other sites were searched.
Ricky Cobb's family will ask Justice Department to investigate State Patrol
Attorneys for the family of Cobb, shot and killed by a Minnesota State Patrol officer, said the DOJ's Civil Rights Division should look into what they allege to flaws in training.
Ricky Cobb's family angry Moriarty dismissed murder charge against trooper
The mother of the man slain by Minnesota trooper Ryan Londregan said she felt betrayed and lied to by the Hennepin County Attorney.
Police officer, civilian and shooter dead, and responders wounded in Minneapolis shooting
Jamal Mitchell was 'ambushed' while responding to a shooting at an apartment building in the 2200 block of Blaisdell Avenue, making him the first Minneapolis police officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty in more than 20 years.
Hennepin County to ask Supreme Court to review overturned conviction in Deshaun Hill killing
County Attorney Mary Moriarty said her office would re-try the case if it is returned to the district level.
Man dies after he was shot in Minneapolis, with kids in his car
The man was in a vehicle with two children and another adult when he was shot in the head, police say.
2-year-old girl dies in Minneapolis shelter of suspected fentanyl poisoning, police say
Police Chief Brian O'Hara said it's suspected the drug was present in the home.
This diehard Timberwolves fan flies from Japan every year to see them play
Mitsuaki Ohno has become an informal ambassador for the Timberwolves and the NBA, as well as Minnesota, even giving the rest of his season tickets to Japanese students abroad.
Man who died in south Minneapolis house fire is identified
The victim lived alone, according to neighbors.
Here's where Charles Barkley has visited in Minneapolis so far
The TV analyst and basketball Hall of Famer told the Star Tribune he's glad to be back in town for the first time since 2019.
Police investigate hit-run in Minneapolis mosque lot as possible hate crime
Minneapolis police said they had increased patrols in the area to increase security.
Don't want to pay $75 to park near Target Center for Timberwolves game? Here are options.
Here is a list that includes parking ramps a few blocks from Target Center with a much more affordable cost.
Family of slain Mpls. football player speaks out after charge dismissed
More than a year after his death, family looking for answers.
Tornado watch canceled early in south Twin Cities metro
The alert is still active in the Rochester area as the "particularly dangerous" storm moves on.
St. Paul Highland Park High students hold pro-Palestinian walkout
The high school students said they were inspired by the wave of college protests happening in Minnesota and nationwide.
Protesters gather outside the GOP dinner to take issue with Trump
The former president's visit also drew supporters outside RiverCentre.
A busy day ahead for Trump: First his son's graduation in Florida, then dinner with state Republicans in St. Paul
Here's a breakdown of what's expected to be a full day for the former president.