West Metro
Local governments raise wages to keep up with Twin Cities labor squeeze
Budgets show pay raises for many types of workers, from lifeguards to police.
West Metro
Police: Burglar in witch's costume stole more than $300K in jewelry from MOA kiosk on Halloween
Police believe it was an inside job.
Local
Nurses ratify contracts, avert Minnesota hospital strikes
The three-year deals address nurse retention and hospital staffing.
Photos: Passengers board flight to the North Pole at MSP
Sun Country and Make-A-Wish Minnesota welcomed air travelers to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport for a flight to the North Pole on Tuesday.
High Schools
Girls basketball Metro Top 10 shows value of a tough schedule
Your team can be in the Star Tribune's Metro Top Ten with two early-season losses — if your schedule is tough enough. Here are Ron Haggstrom's latest rankings.
High Schools
Boys basketball Metro Top 10 tests each other; Nos. 1 vs. 2 coming soon
Six teams from the Metro Top 10 squared off recently and gave a good indication of what kind of season to expect — close and competitive.
High Schools
Eden Prairie coach suspended for racist language in team meeting
An email indicated boys basketball coach David Flom read a racial slur aloud during a classroom session with players and assistant coaches during a session about using social media.
Local
Plans call for $211M to shrink Southwest LRT budget gap
Troubled project may get $211 million infusion from Met Council, Hennepin County, but more will be needed.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: 'Beast' within drives Highland Park skier
Hanna Koch has won two Nordic events this season, drawing on confidence when racing is "rough and tough."
Local
Minnesota districts tried to recruit dozens of teachers of color this year. They hired six.
The Legislature earmarked $400,000 for districts to lure teachers from out of state, but none of the six hires qualified for the bonus.
Local
Deputies justified in fatally shooting man with knife in Otsego, county attorney rules
Jordyn Hansen "intentionally initiated deadly force confrontations" with deputies, the county attorney said.
West Metro
St. Louis Park leaders aim to expand equity and inclusion work
The city will hire staff focused on racial equity, and is beginning conversations about how to incorporate equity work across departments.
Local
Mike Opat, former Hennepin County commissioner, sentenced in DWI
Mike Opat, a Democrat who served on the Hennepin County Board for 28 years, was briefly jailed after an early October arrest.
High Schools
Central Minnesota coach sets all-time state record for wins on Friday
Mike Dreier, in his 45th season as the girls basketball coach at New London-Spicer, passed a Chisholm coaching legend Friday night.
West Metro
St. Louis Park names new police chief
Ahead of the longtime chief's retirement next week, the city manager named a seasoned officer his successor.
Local
2nd luggage theft allegation leveled against U.S. official accused of similar crime at MSP
Prosecutors in Las Vegas have filed a warrant for the arrest of the Biden administration official.
Business
Gas prices fall under $3 a gallon at some Twin Cities stations
The average unleaded gas price in the Twin Cities was $3.19 a gallon on Friday morning, according to GasBuddy.com.
Local
Animal Humane Society takes in 22 dogs from breeder north of Twin Cities
They are working to find homes for the dogs, who came from a property that reportedly had too many of them.
Local
Mall of America's first Asian American Santa offers kids 'Christmas spirit'
The response to the Mall of America's most diverse group of Santas has been overwhelmingly positive, the owner of the Santa Experience says.
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