Melee at Minneapolis library leads to calls to remove security agency
Commissioner says Black Knight Protection Agency should be replaced by guards from Hennepin County’s in-house security after Franklin Library incident.
April 10, 2025
Business development for former Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant finally gets green light
The total future development value of the 427-acre Rice Creek Commons is estimated at $1 billion and will be phased out.
April 10, 2025
Man walking home is fatally hit by driver along Twin Cities highway
The driver was hospitalized in critical condition, police said.
April 9, 2025
Police: Parents say Twin Cities pre-K teacher gave kids sleep-inducing gummies before naptime
The parents reported “their children feeling sleepier and napping during the day when they normally wouldn’t,” a court filing disclosed.
April 9, 2025
High school girls basketball coach Brian Cosgriff to retire
Cosgriff guided Minnetonka to the Class 4A state championship in 2024, but previously coached the Hopkins program — and Paige Bueckers — over 21 seasons.
April 9, 2025
Carver County commissioner to serve one year probation in domestic assault case
Commissioner Matthew Udermann’s misdemeanor charge will be dismissed if he complies with the rules. He was accused of shoving his wife last year.
April 9, 2025
State watchdog: Changes needed on troubled Southwest light-rail project
Final report in probe highlights some lax oversight, need for tighter controls for $2.9 billion project.
April 9, 2025
Thief spared prison for connection to death of man in Twin Cities hotel rendezvous
The judge chose to give Damon Smith a six-month jail sentence.
April 8, 2025
![Seven visitors from Tajikistan, led by Friendship Force of Minnesota-Twin Cities and the Open World Leadership Center, visited Chief U.S. District Judge John Tunheim as the group continues a weeklong visit in Minnesota to discuss countering extremism. The group, was seen in Tunheim's US District Courthouse office, along with the official seal Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Minneapolis, MN.]](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/DHLA52X3E5PFRRJCT4L7DT76R4.jpg?&w=80&ar=1:1&fit=crop)
Residents in some south metro suburbs are still fed up with mail delays
The complaints continue from Eagan, Lakeville and Apple Valley as President Donald Trump flirts with privatizing the U.S. Postal Service.
April 8, 2025
![Emily Sell carries a Christmas package in to the U.S Post Office to ship on Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023 in downtown Shakopee, Minn. ] RENEE JONES SCHNEIDER • renee.jones@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/53JNFSSRIHGQU7EKC5YV7LRHCE.jpg?&w=252&ar=3:2&fit=crop)
Ice rink vs. gym space debate 'got ugly.' So Brooklyn Park found a way to have both.
A debate over expanding Brooklyn Park’s community center “got ugly.” Leaders say a new vision brings folks back together.
April 8, 2025
Five minutes, 85 emergency calls: Dispatchers recount minutes following Brooklyn Park plane crash
A group of public safety telecommunicators for Hennepin County discussed their response to a residential plane crash in Brooklyn Park.
April 7, 2025
CEO steps down from Second Harvest Heartland food bank
The leadership change comes a month after Minnesota GOP lawmakers called attention to the six-digit salary of CEO Allison O’Toole, who has led the nonprofit since 2019.
April 6, 2025
