Twin Cities Suburbs
Water reservoir temporarily shut off after vandals tamper with West St. Paul holding tank
St. Paul Regional Water Services is testing water from the reservoir to make sure it is safe.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas
Minnetonka officials said they hoped to clear up confusion that resulted from existing rules, which allow dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands.
November 20, 2024
Politics
Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth faces new scrutiny, support as Trump defense nominee
Forest Lake classmates remember Pete Hegseth as a talented student-athlete, but some Minnesota retired military members and lawmakers question his political experience.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Man on scooter tied to 5 grabbing incidents, 3 on same day, targeting women on Twin Cities trail
“The suspect has approached on an electric scooter and either attempted to or successfully grabbed them over their clothing,” police said.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Man convicted in Hastings homicide of Kelly Jo Marie Kocurek
Kyle Steven Williams, 35, will serve a mandatory life sentence for premeditated first-degree murder.
November 20, 2024
High Schools
All-Minnesota: Meet our picks for the state's best prep football players
From the Twin Cities to greater Minnesota, the Minnesota Star Tribune picks our top 25 football players in the state this year.
November 19, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
1 of 2 reports of sexual assault in Eagan park since September was fabricated, police say
Police said they continue to investigate the other reported assault.
November 19, 2024
Eat & Drink
Shakopee to get a huge restaurant and entertainment complex next to Canterbury Park
Boardwalk Kitchen & Bar, the Stable entertainment venue and an 18,000-square-foot trackside patio are in the works for spring 2025.
November 19, 2024
News & Politics
Northfield residents concerned about rising taxes to pay for big projects
From bike lanes to a new ice rink, Northfield is planning or completing some big projects. Some residents are worried about the rising taxes to pay for them.
November 19, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Officials ID teen pedestrian who was hit by an SUV and killed before dawn in Maplewood
The 17-year-old was struck about 5:45 a.m. on southbund Hwy. 61 near Hwy. 36, the State Patrol said.
November 19, 2024
High Schools
Talented running back is the Star Tribune's All-Minnesota Player of the Year
Kevon Johnson carried the ball 245 times for 2,143 yards this season, and his 35 rushing touchdowns tied for the most in the state.
November 19, 2024
St. Paul
Homeless Minnesotans hired to clean Metro Transit light rail stations in St. Paul
A pilot program launched earlier this year was recently expanded to pay unhoused workers to pick up litter at Metro Transit Green Line stations in St. Paul.
November 19, 2024