New Wolves, Lynx owners to seek public assistance for new arena
CEO Matt Caldwell said at the Minnesota Star Tribune’s North Star Summit that the professional basketball franchises would like to stay in downtown Minneapolis.
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Former Minnesota Sen. Justin Eichorn faces sentencing Wednesday in federal child sex sting case
Former Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn will be sentenced by a federal judge on Wednesday morning after pleading guilty in May to his role in a child sex sting case. According to prosecutors, Eichorn messaged an undercover Bloomington police officer multiple times, asking for pho...
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School bus in ditch after crash on Geneva Avenue in North St. Paul
A school bus is in the ditch and the front end of a white SUV is smashed up after a crash in North St. Paul on Wednesday morning. Traffic cameras in the area of Geneva Avenue and 34th Street North show the aftermath of the incident. Emergency crews have since cleared the northbou...
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Lakeville North, South high schools closed Wednesday after threats
School district leaders say Lakeville North and South High Schools will be closed on Wednesday after the schools were targeted by threats on Tuesday.
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Minnesota weather: Gorgeous sunshine and pleasant temperatures Wednesday
The first full day of fall on Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures across much of Minnesota before rain chances return Thursday....
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Edina police investigating shots fired near Our Lady of Grace church
Gunshots were fired near an Edina church on Tuesday night and police are asking anyone with information or surveillance video to contact them. Officers responded to the 5000 block of Eden Avenue at around 8 p.m. after reports of gunfire in the area. Our 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS camera c...
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Ramsey County sheriff to review employee’s actions after Star Tribune investigation
The action follows calls for firing Omar Jamal over his questionable advocacy efforts on behalf of fraudsters and others.
government
Faced with sweeping school closures, Minneapolis parents organize to fight back
Some parents who oppose the plan that could close up to 16 schools hope to delay or sway the school board before a November vote.
parks
Tafoya bets transgender sports issue will resonate beyond GOP base in Senate campaign
The former NFL sideline reporter says her advocacy is about protecting women’s sports, not “hating on anybody else.”
business
Clear your dining calendar: These 9 new restaurants are calling
From dumplings and a daytime cafe to pizza, po’boys and a pint, here are some of our favorite new openings across the Twin Cities.
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Jaguar Land Rover recalls 23,000 SUVs over risk of sudden drive power loss
Jaguar Land Rover expanded an existing recall to include an additional 23,677 vehicles over an electronic system error that may lead to the loss of drive power and exterior lighting, according to federal regulators....
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Plymouth community parade back this fall after 2-year hiatus
A popular Plymouth community parade is returning this fall after a two-year hiatus, according to city leaders. On Oct. 10, the Plymouth on Parade will stretch from City Hall to the Plymouth Community Center as local organizations, city vehicles and equipment, musical acts, dance ...
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The NCAA’s new five-year eligibility rule is changing Minnesota’s girls volleyball recruiting
Recruiting Across Minnesota: Several top-10 volleyball prospects in Minnesota’s 2028 class, including Lilly Ruschoff, Ella Zieske and Lucy Moore are uncomitted after new NCAA age eligibility rule creates challenges....