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Carver to join state pension plan, nearly doubling firefighter benefits
The west metro city is the latest to join Minnesota's state-run plan.
Season's first major snowfall drops 8" on Twin Cities metro area
Minneapolis and St. Paul declare snow emergencies, while many flights canceled at MSP airport.
Metro briefs: Minnetonka allows solar energy systems citywide
Plus: Rosemount City Council could have two open seats; St. Paul Union Depot celebrated.
Salvation Army receives hundreds of coats for needy after arson fire destroyed many
The fire, a suspected arson, destroyed winter coats intended for needy families.
After push from neighbors, Lake Harriet Band Shell may go back to blue
1,500 sign petition to ditch brown color during upcoming $2 million renovation
New skate park planned in Minnetonka
A local teacher and students have advocated for the updated facility.
Golden Valley legalizes accessory dwelling units
The west metro suburb is the latest Minnesota community to allow small residential units that can be added on a single-family lot.
MnDOT engineer Mukhtar Thakur, who worked to connect people, dies at 67
Thakur promoted political engagement especially for Minnesota's South Asian and Muslim communities.
Carver County to open first phase of road improvements on busy stretch of Hwy. 212
The project's second phase, likely to cost $77 million to $80 million, will extend highway improvements about 6 miles farther, to Norwood Young America.
St. Louis Park residents affected by water main breaks may take legal action
More than 50 households experienced flooding.
Lake Minnetonka's crumbling St. Albans Bay Bridge gets $270K federal grant
The grant, awarded through the bipartisan infrastructure law, will help cover planning costs for repairs.
Richfield approves conversion therapy ban for minors and vulnerable adults
The ban would take effect if a statewide executive order prohibiting the practice were no longer in place.
Mercado Central demands Jensen campaign stop using its image in ads
Jensen and others in the GOP are aiming to bolster support among Latino voters.
Carver County expands internet access to rural areas
An initiative to build out its fiber optic network is expected to be completed in December 2024.
Students' mural transforms Scott County Government Center
Shakopee High School students are slated to paint a total of six murals throughout the building.
Minnetonka gets first new affordable home in two decades
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity may build a dozen more homes on former church land.
Mother released from hospital, daughter in critical condition after fatal Ham Lake crash
A GoFundMe page said 7-year-old Kyrie Lee is "showing signs of improvement."
Golden Valley swears in new police chief
Virgil Green, the city's first Black police chief, takes the helm of a department facing a slate of challenges.
The murals of Lake Street deter graffiti and celebrate culture
Dozens of murals along East Lake Street have popped up over the past few years as business owners try to fight vandalism with art.
State Fair business owners are excited by huge crowds again
Despite the bigger crowds, most said they're not worried about running out of stock this year.
White Bear Lake native will be on SpaceX flight to International Space Station
Josh Cassada will serve as the pilot on a four-person crew.
Minneapolis fire cadets graduate as city restructures safety department
The Fire Department welcomed 23 recruits during Friday's ceremony at the city's firefighter training facility.
Fire damages north Minneapolis apartment building; 20 residents displaced
No one was injured in the fire that started in a laundry room in the 3500 block of Penn Avenue N.
Underground army tunnels to expand Minneapolis stormwater system
Crews are carving massive stormwater tunnels some 80 feet below downtown Minneapolis. When done, the $57 million project should ease flooding concerns.
Plymouth woman uses her art to educate about rare pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis
Twenty-seven-year-old May Ling Kopecky was 15 when she was diagnosed with MS. She places her art at the intersection of creativity and disability identity.
Minneapolis council again delays vote on emergency director's reappointment
Several council members raise questions about Barret Lane's part in the city's criticized response to the 2020 riots.
Crews rescue woman and granddaughter on Cedar Lake in Minneapolis
A Fire Department team helped the two return safely to shore after their raft drifted into the middle of the lake.
Police pursuit of murder suspect preceded crash that injured 5
Brooklyn Center officers chased the suspect until the car collided with another carrying five people near the intersection of 53rd and N. Humboldt avenues.
Tenants could return to IDS Center's upper floors as soon as Monday
Offices on floors 26 to 51 were evacuated because of an overflowing water tank near the top of Minneapolis' tallest building this week.
Flooded tank forces evacuation of IDS Center's upper floors
Work continues to repair damage and fully reopen landmark Minneapolis skyscraper.
Minnesota cities, counties burn through fuel budgets amid rising gas prices
From looking at hybrids to pushing carpooling, Minnesota communities are trying to find ways to handle skyrocketing costs.
Frustrated parents speak out at University of Minnesota safety forum
Crime has spiked near the university since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
'A pent-up demand for travel' despite gas prices, flight delays
Thousands of Minnesotans plan to travel over the holiday weekend despite high gas prices, expected flight delays and cancellations, and possible havoc at airports.
Mpls. council could try to overturn mayor's veto of Hennepin Avenue redo
Mayor Jacob Frey nixed the current project design to rebuild Hennepin Avenue and said no to a plan to have bus lanes in operation 24 hours a day.
St. Paul's Arcade Street may be due for makeover
Traffic planners are in the early stages of rethinking the busy Payne-Phalen street. Traffic may be reduced to three lanes under one proposal.
Twin Cities Pride celebrates 50 years but with concern about future
Crowd gathers in Loring Park in Minneapolis to celebrate progress but also sees plenty still to address.
Hennepin County chair says largest challenges include racial inequity and climate change
State of the County speech touts efforts to address housing shortages and boost small businesses.
Heat wave parks itself over state; highs in triple digits likely
Authorities urge people to stay hydrated when possible, and to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Scammer breaks into St. Paul house, tries to rent it out for $1,200 a month
Potential renters sensed something was wrong and reported it. Police are investigating.
Minneapolis City Council approves moving police First Precinct for more space
The downtown station will more than double its space when it moves to the Century Plaza building near the convention center.
Minneapolis mayor, council members to create a new labor board to address worker dissatisfaction
A Labor Standards Board would beget industry-specific boards to address grievances and set workplace standards.
Minneapolis police seek more space, parking with First Precinct move
Relocating across downtown to the Century Plaza building would more than double available space.
Lifeguard shortage leads to pool, beach closures in Land of 10,000 Lakes
At least one-third of public pools in the U.S. risk being shut down or changing hours due to staff shortages, says the American Lifeguard Association.
