Families balk at college costs, leading some private schools to cut tuition and debt
From “no loans” initiatives to “tuition resets,” Minnesota private colleges’ new efforts tout their affordability.
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Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane
Actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants, authorities said Monday. Police took Blair, 54, into custody late Sunday night when the Delta Air Lines plane was parked at the ga...
parks
Shakopee park shooting: Brooklyn Center man accused of killing co-worker
An 18-year-old Brooklyn Center man is accused of fatally shooting another man on a trail in a Shakopee park, according to charges filed in Scott County Court....
government
Twin Cities suburb asks voters to wade into stink over trash hauling — again
Anoka voters rejected the idea of city-organized garbage collection in 2024. Now they’ll vote again.
News
Live: Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of weaponizing government against her in raid
The search of the Democrat’s home in Washington, D.C., was reportedly related to the lawmaker’s immigration paperwork.
schools
4 charged with riot in connection with Eden Prairie homecoming game shooting
Four men have been linked to the shooting at Eden Prairie’s High School’s homecoming football game earlier this month, which injured two people and caused an evacuation. The four men, aged 18 through 20, were charged via warrant on Friday with one count of third-degree riot. Thei...
safety
St. Paul sues Maplewood after denying gun range upgrades
St. Paul is suing Maplewood following a decision by city leaders to revoke access to its police firearm training facility. According to the criminal complaint, the St. Paul Police Department has operated an outdoor gun range on the 2600 block of Linwood Avenue East in Maplewood f...
business
Twin Cities Live in Your Town: Anoka, October 29th
The week of October 26th, Twin Cities Live is highlighting some of the unique spots, restaurants, shopping, and people who call Anoka home. All week, we’ll bring stories that feature this area – then on Thursday, October 29th, 201 Tavern & Grill will open their doors for our view...
News
NFL suspends 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw 1 game for headbutt
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw was suspended for one game after head-butting Seattle’s Ernest Jones IV following a late hit on the Seahawks sideline. The NFL issued the suspension on Monday, saying the headbutt of a player without a helmet ...
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Bloomington search warrant uncovers 46 guns, meth in 2 storage lockers: Charges
A court filing says a Bloomington storage locker search turned up meth, cash and dozens of loaded guns.
safety
Minneapolis fire damages tribal offices, threatens Dakota language archive
Two Chippewa tribal bands are assessing damage after a massive three-alarm fire tore through a neighboring building and spread to their Minneapolis offices, forcing both to close until further notice....
Local
Warm Today then more like October on Tuesday.
The Twin Cities set Record Highs at 90 degrees both Saturday and Sunday and once again Today will be Warm with highs in the low 80s inside the 494/694 loop and mid 80s in areas south of the Minnesota River while suburbs along a line from Minnetonka to White Bear Lake and points n...
government
Washington: Light rail is safer, but another Green Line passenger pays the ultimate price
Although cameras are everywhere, no image of the killer aboard a light-rail train was immediately released.