High Schools
Wednesday's high points: Clash of Class 5A powers reaches familiar conclusion
Mankato West got to Rogers again, after ending the Royals' season in the state semifinals two years in a row.
South Metro
New 19,000-seat amphitheater coming to Canterbury Park in Shakopee
The concert venue is part of a $400 million development project near the racetrack.
South Metro
Marine, former prosecutor Joe Teirab enters race against Rep. Angie Craig in 2024
Republican grew up in Windom, says he recently moved into the Second District.
High Schools
For prognosticators and football teams, one more chance before playoffs
The final week of the regular season is a fine place to restart, especially for two writers having equal success picking winners.
High Schools
High school football playoffs: Is your team in line for a high seed?
The final games of the regular season will be played Wednesday and Thursday. Playoffs start next week. Here's a look at teams we expect to be highly seeded in their sections.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Late in the season, a hero emerges
Owen Erickson scored Lakeville North's winner in a soccer section semifinal, building on recent success.
South Metro
Prison for member of prominent Minnesota horse-racing family who cheated investors
Jason Bullard has admitted to bilking investors out of more than $3 million.
High Schools
Perfection exists if you know where to look. Try the Metro Top 10.
The last week of the regular season has arrived, and three of the teams in the Star Tribune's Metro Top 10 still haven't dealt with defeat.
Business
Twin Cities area office vacancies rising even as employees return to in-person work
The metro market is like a game of musical chairs, with companies downsizing space while upgrading amenities.
High Schools
Friday's big moments: Edina topples Stillwater by coming up big on defense
Owen Kemper made a 92-yard interception return, and the Hornets stood strong when challenged.
High Schools
Public? Private? Nah. We go for powerful in our high school picks
Jim Paulsen and David La Vaque are predicting winners again, and good matchups are always the lure. Here are three for Friday where teams may have some extra motivation when they see our calls.
Business
$700M Meta data center in Rosemount can move ahead after key approval
Utility regulators greenlighted agreements between Facebook's parent company and Xcel Energy.
South Metro
Man pleads guilty to fatally shooting pregnant woman in Lakeville outside Amazon warehouse
Their son was born, then died 9 days later.
South Metro
Dozens of stumbling, slumping raccoons sighted in Burnsville since summer
Residents have reported 39 sick raccoons since July; Distemper, salmonella poisoning are possible causes.
High Schools
Five things counted down (plus stoppage time) as soccer hits postseason
Among the matters: Holy Angels boys are unbeaten, Rochester stands ready, Edina and Minnetonka teams are on collision courses.
High Schools
State's top boys basketball recruits: Where are they going to college?
Two have chosen the Gophers, including one from the top five, and many are yet to make a decision. (And, yes, two of them are crossing the border to that Big Ten rival that has a pipeline from Minnesota.)
High Schools
Chaos strikes the Metro Top 10, but one team keeps its course steady
Normalcy reigned in only one spot in Jim Paulsen's latest ranking, and it's a longstanding normalcy. Meanwhile, the shakeup elsewhere includes two schools breaking into the Top 10.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Woodbury swimmer feels no varsity blues
After leaving her club behind, Torun McGillis is a successful senior on the school team.
Local
Unauthorized immigrants may now apply for Minnesota driver's licenses without proof of legal residency
The Driver's License for All law took effect Oct. 1.
South Metro
Battle of (two) wills: Eagan property owner's death sets off legal battle for one of the city's last big green spaces
Two people — with two different wills— say they are the rightful heirs to a $10 million, 134-acre property; a judge is considering the case.
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