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Twin Cities man admits ‘secret trust’ scam yielded $10M tax refund

The Mayer man used his windfall to buy a house and other big-ticket items, according to federal prosecutors. He went on to file for an additional $202M in tax refunds before the IRS caught on.
February 26, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs

Police: Twin Cities driver tied to pedestrian’s death says he left not realizing he hit someone

In a court filing, police identified the man killed in the crash late last month.
February 26, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs

This suburb wanted a marquee water tower. It got one that could ‘signal a space station.’

Robbinsdale added lights to its new water tower. But they are so bright that neighbors say they even shine through blackout curtains.
February 26, 2025
Twin Cities

Minneapolis cafe owner says Feeding Our Future founder demanded $1.5 million in cash to keep fraud scam going

Hanna Marekegn, who pleaded guilty in the fraud scheme, also testified Tuesday that she paid $150,000 in kickbacks to a Feeding Our Future employee.
February 26, 2025
High Schools

Hockey coach previously listed in critical condition after fall shows signs of improvement

Holy Family assistant hockey coach Jason Jensen was previously listed in critical condition with a brain injury after a player accidentally knocked him to the ice.
February 25, 2025
Eat & Drink

Chi-Chi’s announces first two Minnesota locations as part of its comeback

Plus: Korean barbecue and hotpot chain to open first Minnesota location in Maple Grove, a sandwich pop-up at Surly and more.
February 25, 2025
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Twin Cities Suburbs

Shuttered SeaQuest aquarium’s animals to get new homes, perhaps at Como and Minnesota zoos

Court filings show the trustee overseeing the aquarium’s estate ordered the Rosedale location closed and the exotic animals be rehomed.
February 25, 2025
The parakeet area at SeaQuest Roseville. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com
Twin Cities Suburbs

Boyfriend admits aiding Twin Cities mom after she drowned baby in hotel tub, put body in dumpster

Deputy Police Chief Kimberly Clauson said Monday, nearly a year later, that little Mateo’s remains were never found.
February 25, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs

Murder charge: Man overdoses in Twin Cities hotel room, has jewels and bank cards stolen by 2 women

The women “walked quickly and were giggling” while leaving the hotel wrapped in white towels, according to court documents.
February 24, 2025
Twin Cities Suburbs

These are the most crash-prone intersections in Woodbury

The hot spots highlight the factors that can cause crashes across the suburbs, including road design, speeds and driver behavior.
February 23, 2025
Things To Do

Justin: Check out the Twin Cities area’s sexiest — and most surprising — dance party

Salsa Saturdays in Burnsville has been celebrating Latin music for 15 years.
AuthoredNeal Justin
February 23, 2025
Twin Cities

Minnesota should end cash bail, change pretrial detention practices, report says

Black, Indigenous and low-income Minnesotans spend more time in jail before their cases are resolved, the report found.
February 22, 2025
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