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Vince Tuss

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Phone: 612-673-7692

Vince Tuss is a producer working on the StarTribune.com home page most evenings. Before that, he was a copy editor and a night police reporter.


Vince Tuss is a producer working on the StarTribune.com home page most evenings. Before that, he was a copy editor and a night police reporter.
Recent content from Vince Tuss

Amber Alert canceled; missing 2-year-old found, BCA says

The Pope County Sheriff's Office arrested a Big Lake man in connection to the case, and he has been booked on a kidnapping charge, according to a news release.

Man found shot in Minneapolis yard dies at hospital, city's 10th homicide of the year

The man, found facedown, didn't live at the residence, police said.
Ambulance at shooting scene Saturday in Golden Valley. 

Woman injured in drive-by shooting in Golden Valley

It happened about 8:35 p.m. in the area of Duluth Street and N. Regent Avenue, near Hwy. 100.
Minneapolis police said a man was shot to death Saturday night, the city’s first homicide of 2022.

Man shot to death in Minneapolis' first homicide of 2022

Officers responding to gunshots and a crashed car found a man lying in the street who was receiving CPR.
Minnesota Wild center Rem Pitlick, center, greets teammates at the bench after he scored a goal against the Seattle Kraken in the first period of an N

NHL Winter Classic embraces All-Hockey Hair traditions

A video features Wild and Blues players adopting the classic poses made famous at the state tournament while past team members will be at the event.
Arizona Coyotes defenseman Janis Moser, left, is congratulated by Phil Kessel (81) after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second

Gophers men's hockey has new top dog in NHL scoring

Or Coyote, after Phil Kessel's four assists on Tuesday.
Minnesota Wild's Jared Spurgeon (46) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins

'Road to the Winter Classic 2022' episode puts Spurgeon in spotlight

The TNT network series is part of the run-up to the NHL Winter Classic game on Jan. 1 between the Wild and Blues at Target Field.

3 adults found dead in Fridley

They were found in a residence with no obvious signs of trauma, the Anoka County Sheriff's Office said.
Wearing No. 41, freshman Avery Stilwell joined Minnesota State four days ago and started Friday night at No. 2 Ohio State.

Minnesota State Mankato tennis player starts in goal vs. No. 2 Ohio State

After four days of practice, Avery Stilwell turned away 45 shots in her collegiate debut, a 6-3 loss to the Buckeyes.
Minnesota State goaltender Dryden McKay, back, looks to stop a shot off the stick of Minnesota forward Sammy Walker in the third period of an NCAA Col

Minnesota State Mankato's Dryden McKay sets men's hockey career shutout record

It came in the Mavericks' 7-0 win over Northern Michigan.
Minnesota Twins Josh Donaldson.

Josh Donaldson just can't escape Toronto

The Twins slugger, a former Blue Jays star, made a stir gearing up for hockey action at an Ontario store and tweaking the struggling Leafs.
Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) celebrates his hat trick goal against the Ottawa Senators with right wing Anthony Mantha (39) and defen

Forget day to day; T.J. Oshie is week to week

The Washington forward from Warroad took a shot to the foot against Detroit.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz surprised Sign Language Translator Nic Zapko proclaiming it "Nic Zapko Day" on her birthday after he addressed the media r

Gov. Tim Walz honors ASL interpreter Nic Zapko on birthday

Walz proclaimed Tuesday as "Nic Zapko Day."

Man found in Minneapolis road with stab wounds dies at HCMC

A woman was found in a nearby apartment and was taken in custody, police said.

Man on foot is struck and killed while on Central Avenue in Columbia Heights

The driver, a 21-year-old man from Columbia Heights, stopped and was cooperating, officials said.

Woman found dead in a Maple Grove home

Authorities were saying "there is no known threat to the community at this time."
YouTube TV reported a temporary extension to continue carrying Fox Sports North on the streaming service.

YouTube TV says it has deal to extend Fox Sports North, fellow networks for now

The temporary extension comes hours before the streaming service was due to drop the TV home of many Minnesota sports contests.
Oprah Winfrey walked Friday on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis with women from Minnesota's Kwe Pack.

Oprah preps for St. Paul event Saturday with quality time in Minneapolis

Winfrey and Tina Fey engaged in some hat tossing at the Mary Tyler Moore statue downtown.

Men found shot dead in street in Mpls. theater district, St. Paul

In Minneapolis, a man was found in the street downtown. About an hour later, St. Paul had its latest fatal shooting for September.
The fate of the Twin Cities' fourth light-rail project, the Bottineau Blue Line, remains uncertain.

Blue Line light-rail service resumes between 46th Street in Minneapolis and airport

Scheduled maintenance work wrapped up early, Metro Transit said.

Minneapolis police say missing 8-year-old boy is found, safe

The boy had last been seen about 8 p.m. Wednesday at a play area in the 400 block of N. 7th Street, police said.

89-year-old Minnesota man dies after his mower tips, lands in Mississippi River, pinning him

The man's body was found Monday afternoon by a concerned neighbor, with an arm pinned under the mower, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office said.
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Black bear was sighted in Arden Hills, city warns residents

The Ramsey County Sheriff's Office and Minnesota DNR have been alerted.

Pedestrian struck by SUV, killed while trying to cross Farmington highway

A 38-year-old woman died on Hwy. 3 at 209th Street, the State Patrol said.

Two die in Minnesota crashes, including one where car hit snowplow and got caught in blade

17-year-old dies after shooting in Fridley, police say

Chris Kroeze, contestant on "The Voice."

Finals of NBC's 'The Voice' to include Barron, Wis., singer

Chris Kroeze was announced as making the field of four Tuesday night.
The Minneapolis skyline Monday afternoon from Ridgeway Parkway Park. JEFF WHEELER ï jeff.wheeler@startribune.com Fires burning in Saskatchewan co

Air quality alert for Twin Cities until Thursday night expands to southern Minnesota

It lasts until 6 p.m. Thursday and also covers some areas of central Minnesota.

New Standards holiday concert

Chan Poling, John Munson and Steve Roehm were joined by several special guests.

Elvis Costello in Minneapolis

Costello's show Thursday at Northrop was thrillingly heavy on singles and deeper cuts from his 1977-82 albums.
A multivehicle crash had forced traffic off northbound Hwy. 169 in Edina for a time during the Tuesday evening rush hour.

Northbound Hwy. 169 reopens after multivehicle crash; one killed in separate crash

A multivehicle crash had forced traffic off northbound Hwy. 169 in Edina for a time during the Tuesday evening rush hour.

Northbound Hwy. 169 at Valley View Road in Edina reopens after multivehicle crash

The area of St. Cloud where a Blaine woman's body was found at a home.

St. Cloud police find Blaine woman dead after man tells them he killed someone at his home

The 38-year-old St. Cloud man, who went to the police station, was being held at the Stearns County jail on suspicion of first-degree murder.

Volunteers rally to put up safer playground after fleeing driver crashes into kids

nearly 300 volunteers — parents, community members, politicians, school officials, employees of a financial services company — spent Saturday erecting play equipment and picnic tables next to Jenny Lind Elementary School.

Minnesota motorcyclists crash in western Wisconsin, killing one

A man was pronounced dead at the scene in Dunn County, while a woman went to the hospital with serious injuries.

Tornadoes leave major damage across central Iowa

The courthouse and hospital in Marshalltown as well as a factory in Pella were among the scenes of destruction from the unexpected storms.

Motorcyclist hits deer in Duluth and is killed

3 die in 2-vehicle crash southeast of Twin Cities

The drivers were injured in the crash in Goodhue County.

Zsa Zsa, Anoka pet who won title of world's ugliest dog, dies

The 9-year-old dog who had won hearts with her slobbery tongue, squished-in face and sparkly pink collar died in her sleep.
A rendering of the Paw Patrol's Adventure Bay attraction for Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America.

Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America to add 'Paw Patrol' attraction

It will replace Jimmy Neutron's Atomic Collider this summer.
Loyola-Chicago guard Marques Townes reacts to hitting a 3-pointer in the final minute of the team's 69-68 victory over Nevada during an NCAA men's col

Who's the ultimate NCAA bracket buster? It could be you

The madness is almost at an end, and 99.9968 percent of you missed on the Final Four. Perhaps it will be more fun just to sit it out next year.
The bodies of Gloria and Willie Scheel were found in their Toyota Prius in Kandiyohi County, officials said. The Paynesville, Minn., couple were repor

Missing elderly Paynesville couple found dead in vehicle

The couple's adult grandson, who lived with them, was taken into custody in Kandiyohi County.

Timberwolves pay tribute to Flip Saunders

A banner was dedicated as part of a pregame ceremony to the former Wolves coach and exec, drawing a number of his former players to Target Center.

St. Paul Winter Carnival buttons unveiled

The four buttons were designed by John Kocon of Ham Lake.
December 30, 1990: Washington or bust Sen.-elect Paul Wellstone, group with his daughter Marcia and wife, Shella, waved farewell from his bus Saturday

Sen. Al Franken tears up in speech paying tribute to Paul Wellstone

The emotion was clear in a speech Tuesday night on the U.S. Senate floor.

Minneapolis police find 8-year-old boy believed to have run away

Roejhe Shelton was last seen earlier in the day on the 1300 block of Thomas Avenue N.
Katrina Radke, will be one of the 18 castaways competing on SURVIVOR this season, themed "Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers," when the Emmy Award-winnin

Minnesotan gets the boot in 'Survivor' premiere

Katrina Radke was the first contestant eliminated, only three days in.
This moose drew a crowd to Lake Bemidji on Saturday before it left the water about 3:30 p.m.

Of moose and Minn.: Lake Bemidji visitor draws crowd, fires up social media

A massive moose's swim across Lake Bemidji drew crowds and many social media posts Saturday.
NBC, WORLD OF DANCE Eva Igo, a 14-year-old from Inver Grove Heights, will appear on Jennifer Lopez's �World of Dance" on Tuesday 6 13 17. Eva Igo, a

Twin Cities' own Eva Igo, 14, just misses $1 million in 'World of Dance' final

The Inver Grove Heights teen was nosed out by twin dancers from France on the NBC show.

Fire damage inside Hawaii high-rise where three died

Photos provided by a unit manager of the Marco Polo building in Honolulu show the charred interior.
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Man found shot dead after Minneapolis crash is second in 2 days

No arrests have been announced in the city's 14th homicide of the year.
Thomas York, Rochester, Minn.

One of 6 Minnesotans advances to finals of nationally telecast Scripps Spelling Bee

Two rounds of finals will determine who is crowned the champion on Thursday night.

Gallery: Professional pictorial pontificators

150 years of cartoon history

Bloomington police search for homicide suspect

The intensive manhunt began late Wednesday in Bloomington for a man with whom police may have exchanged gunfire.
Longtime morning anchor Tim McNiff is returning to KARE 11's "Sunrise" show starting Tuesday.

Longtime anchor Tim McNiff to return to KARE 11 'Sunrise' on Tuesday

He left the station in 2014 but now is returning to work with longtime co-anchor Kim Insley.

Woman with severe burns dies after Minneapolis apartment fire

She was found on the second floor of 2024 Washington Av. N., a building with a bar on the ground floor and apartments above.

St. Cloud Wal-Mart closes after man stabs 17-year-old girl

A 29-year-old St. Cloud man was in custody and refusing to speak to officers. The teen said she didn't know why she was stabbed.

Man found shot in Minneapolis house dies at HCMC

Several people were at the house at the time of the shooting, police said.

Young teen girls missing from western Wisconsin foster home are found safe

The search for two girls missing from their western Wisconsin foster home since Tuesday ended Saturday with word that the teens have been found safe.

St. Paul police find vulnerable teen who was missing for hours

Woman killed, man arrested in Minneapolis collision that police call alcohol-related

After the two vehicles crashed, one hit a tree and the other hit a parked car, police said.

Red Hot Chili Peppers at Target Center

The veteran California band hit many, but not all, of its expected hits. Opening were Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

Grammy nominee Lukas Graham plays the Myth

The Danish band is breaking through with its hit "7 Years."

Gunman opens fire in packed Turkish nightclub on New Year's Eve

At least 35 people were killed in what the province's governor described as a terrorist attack.

Vikings visit Salvation Army's Harbor Lights Center

Vikings players and cheerleaders visited the center in Minneapolis to celebrate the season, sign autographs and give away Vikings gear.

Four-vehicle crash on Hwy. 5 in Carver County sends mother, two children to HCMC

St. Paul Winter Carnival button designs

Designed by John Kocon of Ham Lake, they depict Rice Park, the Kings of the Winter Carnival, the state of Minnesota, and many a Minnesotan's first protection against winter's wrath — a knit cap.

It all lines up: Comparing Vikings' drafts of offensive linemen

Obama's final state dinner honors Italy

"We saved the best for last," the president said Tuesday night as he welcomed Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his wife, Agnese Landini, to the White House.

2nd night of protests in North Carolina

The governor has declared a state of emergency and called out the National Guard after Wednesday's protests turned violent, including a shooting that left one critically hurt.

Blake Shelton at Xcel Energy Center

It's the first night of the country star's two shows in St. Paul.

Protesters clash with police after fatal shooting in Milwaukee

A crowd skirmished with officers Saturday night in a Milwaukee neighborhood hours after police shot and killed a man after a traffic stop and foot chase. A police car and a gas station were set on fire, while one officer was hurt by a thrown brick.

Turkish military, protesters take to the streets

Turkey's armed forces said it "fully seized control" of the country Friday as explosions and gunfire erupted in the capital. Turkey's president remained defiant and called on people to take to the streets.

Paul Simon finds joy in sold-out show

The singer and songwriter seemed to take pleasure in his performance Tuesday at the Orpheum instead of being preoccupied listening to the sounds of his magnificent band.

Photos: Bystander fatally shot in Minneapolis

"This appears to be an innocent victim — someone who was in the wrong place at the wrong time," a police spokesman said.