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Jury selected for Feeding Our Future trial after unusually long process due to publicity of massive fraud case
More than 70 Minnesotans were questioned in an unusually long four-day process to select a jury for the first Feeding Our Future trial due to the high publicity in the massive case.
Hastings mom is on a mission after son's fentanyl death
The Hastings family is among 64 nationwide suing Snapchat, alleging that dealers use the app as a marketplace.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district selects new superintendent
Michael Bolsoni, a longtime teacher and administrator in the south metro district, will start in his new role July 1.
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
Minnesota sales, cleanups and other events to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day
Several communities and organizations are hosting events across the state this weekend to celebrate the conservation holiday.
8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability
We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
Lakeville public safety training facility gets $800K in federal funding
The planned facility, which could cost up to $23 million, would provide space for south metro law enforcement, fire departments and other first responders to train.
Former Viking Dalvin Cook, ex-girlfriend settle lawsuit for unspecified amount
Dakota County case was set to begin trial in June.
Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.
Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
Focusing on bringing football film into frame
High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins
More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.
Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
First trial in Feeding Our Future federal fraud case starts Monday
It's the first Feeding Our Future case to go to trial since the more than $250 million fraud scheme was publicly revealed in January 2022. The seven defendants' lawyers have argued they didn't knowingly commit a crime.
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Six southwest Twin Cities area newspapers will publish last issue this week
The Southwest News Media publications are part of MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, an investment firm known for gutting and then closing local papers.
Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.
Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback
DHS wants to divert resources to address mental health crisis. Some fear Minnesota is "robbing Peter to pay Paul" and women with addiction will suffer.
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities
With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.