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CEO steps down from Second Harvest Heartland food bank

The leadership change comes a month after Minnesota GOP lawmakers called attention to the six-digit salary of CEO Allison O’Toole, who has led the nonprofit since 2019.
April 6, 2025
Second Harvest Heartland CEO Allison O'Toole is working with others in the hunger relief community and new partners to serve a "tidal wave of need."

Twin Cities Suburbs

Woman crossing I-494 hit and killed in Bloomington

The Minnesota State Patrol identified the victim as Cynthia Finnell.
April 6, 2025

Twin Cities

The Twin Cities have hundreds of miles of bike lanes, but cyclists say one key thing is missing

Even committed Twin Cities cyclists say they don’t bike places if there aren’t secure places to park them to prevent theft.
April 6, 2025

Twin Cities Suburbs

Tesla vandal is spared charges after inflicting thousands of dollars of damage in Twin Cities lot

“We need our leaders to start leading and stop feeding this rhetoric,” said Police Chief Booker Hodges.
April 5, 2025

Twin Cities

Tradition and innovation meld as Quinceañera Expo showcases businesses serving Minnesota’s Latino communities

The coming-of-age celebrations continue to grow in popularity in Minnesota despite concerns over President Trump’s immigration crackdown.
April 5, 2025

Minneapolis

Meet the Minnesota forensic anthropologist working to solve 192 cold cases

Forensic anthropologist Jessica Campbell is leading the reinvestigation into the unidentified remains at the Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office.
April 5, 2025

Twin Cities Suburbs

Bloomington eyes modern rooming houses for budget-conscious renters

Cities around the country are facilitating “co-living,” also known as single-room occupancy or rooming houses, to build more affordable housing.
April 5, 2025

Twin Cities Suburbs

Burnsville’s police dog sniffs out stress, offers comfort

Duke joined Burnsville police’s behavioral health unit to sniff out cortisol levels and offer comfort and support in high-stress situations.
April 4, 2025

Stage & Arts

Hollywood star Amy Adams on late theater director Michael Brindisi: 'Chanhassen was my home'

Famous alums reflect and remember as Chanhassen Dinner Theatres plans a Monday memorial.
April 4, 2025
Artistic director and co-owner of Chanhassen Dinner Theatres Michael Brindisi watched a recent performance of Holiday Inn from the back of the room at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres in Chanhassen, Minn., on December 5, 2018. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com

Twin Cities Suburbs

Stillwater disciplines four teachers over literacy training shortcuts

Four Stillwater school teachers are suspended and three others leave the district after questions arose over state-mandated literacy training.
April 4, 2025

Minneapolis

HCMC’s interim CEO hoped to make it harder to change hospital’s oversight

Dr. Thomas Klemond, president of the medical staff, spoke out last year about union leaders’ demand the Hennepin County Board take back control of the hospital.
April 4, 2025
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Inspired

Can AI save turtles? These Minnesota sisters think so.

Kelly Olson and Katie O’Halloran will soon launch TurtlTracker, an app that uses artificial intelligence to track turtle migration and mortality.
April 4, 2025
GENERAL INFORMATION: Medina, MN - May and June are the months when turtles in Minnesota emerge from their wetland homes, searching for a dry spot to lay their eggs. Unfortunately this trip often means crossing busy roads, and many turtles are killed by automobiles each year. IN THIS PHOTO: A snapping turtle about the size of a Frisbee sits on the side of the Highway 24 in Medina, attempting to cross the busy road either to lay its eggs on the other side or returning from laying its eggs on the s
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