Star Wars superfans celebrate May 4th with ritual movie marathons, blue milk, costumes and community
The story has special meaning to those who relate to finding hope through darkness in their own lives.
West Metro
Carver County commissioner charged with misdemeanor domestic assault
Commissioner Matthew Udermann was charged with a misdemeanor for allegedly shoving his wife, who said she felt "shaken" by the altercation.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: No barrier slows Minnetonka hurdler
Senior Claire Kohler, fastest in the state and defending Class 3A champion in two races, finds ways to deal with the stress she causes herself.
High Schools
Change at the top looms in high school softball rankings
Farmington's victory over Rosemount will weigh heavily. Meanwhile, Randolph stands strong at 14-0 in Class 2A.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Top 10 features perfect teams and charging challengers
Three undefeated programs and three climbing toward the top stand out in the weekly ranking.
West Metro
Man who died in south Minneapolis shooting was firefighter in Eagan and Eden Prairie
Both departments said Joseph C. Johns died in the early Sunday shooting.
Colleges
Neal: What happens after you win a national title?
The parties start, and some don't stop. The phone rings. The contracts come. Life is good right now for basketball coaches and fans in Mankato.
Local
Carver County deputies shoot man armed with knife outside Chanhassen home
The suspect's condition was unknown as of Saturday evening, authorities said.
Local
Medical examiner identifies pedestrian hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The 58-year-old Minneapolis man was pronounced dead at HCMC less than an hour after the collision, police said.
High Schools
Gophers are finding their golfers at Minnesota high schools
Three of the state's top boys players have committed to the U, and the top-ranked girls player will join her successful sister on the U roster.
High Schools
A new team resides atop the boys lacrosse rankings
Bloomington Jefferson is 7-0, with a win over power Benilde-St. Margaret's, and ranked No. 1, but No. 5 Prior Lake awaits.
High Schools
Clash of No. 1 and No. 2 powers coming in girls lacrosse
Benilde-St. Margaret's, ranked first for the fourth week in a row, will play second-ranked Lakeville South on Thursday.
West Metro
Man gets 13 years for shooting death of teen in Plymouth in sneakers dispute
Balenciaga was the brand of the shoes at the center of the rift. Depending on the style, a pair can retail for more than $1,000.
West Metro
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
Local
Hennepin Co. Board OKs Mary Moriarty's request to hire outside lawyers for trooper prosecution
The Hennepin County Board voted 5-1 to approve the request, which was criticized by the trooper's attorney and has an unknown cost.
Local
Edina accountant stole more than $340K from her clients, according to federal charges
Woman intends to plead guilty to stealing, her defense attorney says.
West Metro
Charges: Montrose man gripped his gun for many minutes while hit by deputy gunfire, nonlethal rounds
The man had four guns with him at the scene, and five more at his home along with nearly 30,000 rounds of ammunition, charges against him read.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Slender pitcher heavy on importance
Riley Leatherman takes the ball in the biggest games for Wayzata's undefeated baseball team.
High Schools
Perfection comes with a reward for 3 teams in baseball Metro Top 10
No. 1 Wayzata and No. 2 Farmington are the last two unbeaten teams in Class 4A. No. 9 Benilde-St. Margaret's, a 3A team, also hasn't lost.
Movies
Chaska native's directorial debut 'Tarot' will be in 3,500 theaters
As an actor, Anna Halberg was frustrated by the lack of diversity in Hollywood. She shifted to directing to help change that.
Election
GOP endorses Tad Jude for congressional seat Dean Phillips is leaving
Longtime Republican legislator, county commissioner and judge won after three rounds of voting.
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