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Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin running for Democratic National Committee top job
Martin announced his bid Tuesday in a video posted on X. He's the second person to enter the race, after former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
Salvation Army puts out the call for bell ringers as annual holiday campaign gets underway
The nonprofit also is expanding its ability to accept donations from those who don't carry change and prefer to use chipped credit card or smartphone.
Driver rear-ends semi, dies in crash that led to I-494 closure in Inver Grove Heights
The wreck was in the eastbound lanes near 7th Avenue. Drivers were diverted off the freeway for about 3 hours.
Minnesota leads nation in voter turnout — at least for now
Wisconsin could surpass the North Star State for the No. 1 spot when all votes are finalized and verified.
Teen dies in crash on Hwy. 7 in Minnetonka
The single-vehicle crash happened Sunday about 10:45 p.m. at County Road 101.
See flashing lights? Weeklong campaign urges drivers to slow down and move over at crash scenes.
Also, the Northstar commuter rail line turns 15 with a celebration from 6-9 a.m. Wednesday at Target Field Station in Minneapolis.
ID'd: Driver who died in 2-car collision at Sherburne County intersection
The crash occurred on Hwy. 10 in Big Lake Township, the State Patrol said.
Man whose murder conviction was vacated after 16 years is freed and speaks publicly for the first time
Edgar Barrientos-Quintana was released from jail last week and spoke during a news conference Tuesday.
Gas prices down sharply from a year ago in Minnesota
The most common price for a gallon of gas was $2.99, but one Minnesota station was as low as $2.21.
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing Hwy. 7 in Hopkins identified
The incident happened Saturday at the intersection of 12th Avenue.
Do lower speed limits on city streets actually slow down drivers?
Speeds are trending in the right direction in St. Louis Park, a University of Minnesota study found.
Discover Airlines will take over Lufthansa's Minneapolis to Frankfurt route in 2025
Lufthansa said delays in aircraft delivery from Airbus and Boeing prompted the handoff.
Minnesota Star Tribune Publisher Steve Grove's memoir set for release in June
Grove, 47, said the book charts a "humbling and rewarding" experience in his life.
Record warmth possible on Tuesday; snow may be in store for Halloween
The mercury will flirt with 80 degrees Tuesday and could smash a high temperature record that has stood for 102 years.
Driver dies after hitting deer and then getting rear-ended by another driver in Maple Grove
The crash happened Sunday morning on eastbound I-94 near Brockton Lane.
Ramp from northbound I-35W to eastbound I-94 in Minneapolis closes for five weeks
The ramp and lanes on I-94 will be closed until Nov. 29.
Vehicle inspection station opens in Brooklyn Center
Others are set to open, too, as state tries to meet expanding need for inspections.
Juvenile found dead inside Red Wing correctional facility
Officials are still trying to determine how the death occurred.
100 mph and drinking by unlicensed driver cited in Minneapolis pileup that killed 1, injured others
A court filing said the driver who caused the crash was pushing 100 mph" and did not appear to brake before impact.
Amtrak's Borealis train ridership reaches 100K in five months
The St. Paul-Chicago route is exceeding projections.
Portions of I-494 will close through Bloomington and Richfield this weekend
The westbound lanes of Hwy. 55 in Plymouth remain closed through Nov. 1.
Body found in Eden Prairie pond matches description of missing 11-year-old boy, police say
Mohamed Mohamed, who has autism, went missing around 5:45 p.m. Sunday.
Feds award MnDOT $138 million to use on EZ Pass lane project in south metro
The project underway between Hwy. 169 and Hwy. 77 is expected to be complete in 2026.
Fire continues to burn in Pine County's Chengwatana State Forest; part of forest remains closed
The fire, reported Thursday in the forest east of Pine City, involves about 167 acres, the DNR said.
Cheryl Reeve and Lynx fans cry foul over call that let Liberty tie score, then win WNBA championship
Like their head coach, many fans felt the Lynx got robbed of a chance to win their fifth championship.
Online dashboard shows DWI arrest information
The dashboard, previously kept in-house, is now available to the public. It went live last week.
Woodbury HS substitute teacher who re-enacted George Floyd murder on leave from job as police officer
Steven Dwight Williams, now banned from South Washington County schools, allegedly mimicked pointing a gun at students during classes Monday. He's now under investigation by the district and the police department where he works.
Como Zoo names new Amur tigers
Marisa and Maks were born in August. The twins were the first born at the St. Paul zoo in more than 40 years.
Man shot to death in St. Paul, is city's third homicide victim in 4-day span
The man was shot multiple times and found by police at the intersection of Jackson Street and Wheelock Parkway.
Brooklyn Park City Council wants one of its members to get mental health evaluation over 'concerning' behavior
The council has drafted a letter encouraging Maria Tran to seek help after witnessing "disconcerting" behavior and Tran's desire to buy a gun and bring it to council meetings.
Anoka man falls short of his own world record at pumpkin weigh-off in California
Travis Gienger still notched another win at the 51st Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off at Half Moon Bay, Calif.
Maple Grove parts ways with fire chief
Tim Bush had been chief since 2017.
Man impersonating FBI agent arrested, missing person found in Eau Claire, Wis., in fraud scam
The fraud case was the second one of its kind within a week, police said.
Lawbreaking drivers spur plan to rebuild Ham Lake intersection
Anoka County is planning to build an overpass at Hwy. 65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard.
6 kids arrested after armed robbery spree, 2 stolen vehicle crashes in Minneapolis
The suspects were boys and girls ages 11 to 14. Their arrests come less than a week after a 10-year-old was arrested in connection with buzzing a playground with a stolen car.
Both directions of I-494 in Edina and Bloomington will close for the weekend
A second closure is scheduled for the weekend of Oct. 25-28.
Two people killed in Becker County crash
Three vehicles collided on Hwy. 59 north of Detroit Lakes.
Walz authorizes Minnesota National Guard to help out in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
The Minnesota National Guard is working with the state Department of Public Safety's Homeland Security and Emergency Management division to determine how it will help.
Blaine City Council censures member who allegedly publicly criticized city staffers' work
In a counter move, Lori Saroya has asked state and federal authorities to investigate mismanagement of taxpayers' funds.
Ice Castles will build spectacle at State Fairgrounds this winter
The move to the new site comes after a one-year stint in Maple Grove.
Brooklyn Park bridge over Hwy. 169 closed indefinitely after damage
The 77th Avenue/Brooklyn Boulevard bridge over Hwy. 169 was hit by an over-height load Monday.
Four-day shutdown of light-rail trains in downtown Minneapolis starts Wednesday night
Blue and Green Line trains will stop running at 10 p.m. Wednesday and stay offline through 3 a.m. Monday.
September was the sunniest on record in Twin Cities and Minnesota
Last month was also the warmest and driest September on record.
Fridley transforms abandoned gas station into a multimodal hub
Kwik Trip is adding fast chargers for electric vehicle drivers at some stations across the Midwest.
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Twin Cities Marathon road closures: How to get around on Sunday
Motorists and transit users will need to pay attention during the big race.
Driver and Vehicle Services giving more written tests in Spanish than ever before
The agency is also rewriting written tests and the Minnesota Driver's Manual using plain language.
Blue Line LRT extension clears critical step despite opposition
Cities along the 13-mile route granted consent to move forward; critics are not happy with the votes.
Lane closure on I-35W in Burnsville could be a month-long traffic tangler
Motorists who use northbound Interstate 35W in the south metro could be in for some tough driving for the entire month of October.
Coffee shop employing people who are homeless set to open in Anoka this month
Compassion Coffee, a ministry of Compassion Church, is moving into a former barbecue joint on Main Street.
Verizon restores service in Twin Cities area after thousands affected nationally
Locally, more than 2,600 customers in the Twin Cities reported outages.
Warmest-on-record September ends with more heat and red flag warnings
The Forest Service bans campfires in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness because of intense conditions.
Man falls 50 feet down rock wall at Renaissance Festival
Alcohol is believed to have been a factor in the incident, which happened Saturday, authorities said.
Chicago-Lake Transit Center to see the wrecking ball
Metro Transit's G-Line is taking shape and the public is being asked to weigh in.
Brooklyn Park's public works director jailed on felony rape charges in Atlanta
Daniel Ruiz spent more than a week in the Fulton County jail after an alleged incident Sept. 8 at Club Wyndham Atlanta.
Metro Transit rolls out safety effort to combat light-rail crashes and near misses
Driver and pedestrian inattention and disobedient behavior are main reasons crashes on Blue and Green lines are up this year, Metro Transit says.
Motorcyclist dies in crash on Hwy. 36 in Little Canada
The crash closed eastbound Hwy. 36 for a few hours during the evening rush hour.
Part of eastbound I-94 from Minneapolis to St. Paul to close this weekend
The freeway will be closed from Hwy. 280 to Western Avenue.
Brooklyn Park expanding city's only recreation center and adding space for teens
The City Council on Monday approved a $9.8 million contract with Donlar Construction to carry out the work at the Zanewood Recreation Center.
Wisconsin man falls to his death rock climbing in Wyoming
Stewart Porter, of Eau Claire, Wis., died Saturday after falling Saturday at Devils Tower National Monument.
10-year sentence for man who fatally shot woman in Apple Valley in 2022
Willie John Selmon II pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in connection to the shooting of Michelle McGill.
St. Anthony to vote on mosque, community center Tuesday
The Tibyan Center hopes to move into a former Bremer Bank on Lowry Avenue.
Authorities release ID of man fatally shot in Brooklyn Park
A suspect was arrested in connection with the shooting Saturday on Adair Avenue.
Are political rallies on overpasses legal?
And new bus lanes appear on a portion of Hennepin and Lyndale avenues in downtown Minneapolis.
Metro Transit says ridership is on the upswing, service expansion planned
The agency saw its busiest month of the year in August, providing more than 4.2 million rides.
Confirmed: Tornado touched down in northern Minnesota
A twister touched down northwest of Duluth, near Canyon and Cotton in St. Louis County.
New nyala calf born at Como Zoo in St. Paul
The yet-to-be named calf is the second to be be born at the zoo this year.
Brooklyn Park to add automated license plate readers for police investigations
The City Council recently approved a contract to install 8 license plate readers that take photos of rear license plates of vehicles.
Driver charged with multiple felonies after Chisago County crash that left 6-year-old critically hurt
The head-on crash happened Saturday near the intersection of Falcon Avenue N. and Stacy Trail.
Winter Carnival moves Grande Day Parade to Grand Avenue for 2025
The daytime parade previously has been held on the first Saturday of the mid-winter fete in downtown St. Paul.
Supermoon on Tuesday will also feature a partial lunar eclipse
A partial lunar eclipse also will be visible in Minnesota on Tuesday night, weather permitting.
Man fatally shot in St. Paul is city's 18th homicide of the year
No arrests have been made in connection with the incident in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood.
Summer's final week serves up heat and humidity in the Twin Cities
It will feel more like July than September until fall officially arrives on Sunday.
6-year-old in critical condition, four others hurt in head-on crash in Stacy, Minn.
A man believed to have been drinking was arrested and booked into the Chisago County jail.
MnDOT, safety task force don't see eye to eye on plans to upgrade Hwy. 252
A city-commissioned task force has raised concerns over plans to turn the highway into a freeway.
Blaine shelter for domestic violence survivors becoming pet-friendly
The addition of Linus' Pet Haven at Alexandra House will allow survivors to bring pets with them to the emergency shelter in the north metro.
