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World War II veteran from Woodbury hits the 100-year mark
Trained as an Air Force gunner, he's part of a rapidly shrinking cohort of WWII vets who are still alive.
Mahtomedi's Rathmanner upsets Wayzata's Beduhn in state tennis
Collin Beduhn was ranked No. 1 and had propelled the Trojans to the Class 2A team championship before Sam Rathmanner toppled him in the singles quarterfinals.
State gives Stillwater $6 million for riverfront parks
The state's boost to riverfront park development comes after years of planning and negotiations.
Eastbound I-694 closed, hogs run wild after semi overturns in Little Canada
The crash happened at about 7:45 a.m. on I-694 near the I-35E interchange.
Relative IDs high school grad who was fatally shot in Brooklyn Park hours after earning diploma
The 19-year-old was at a birthday gathering and was shot without provocation by a 31-year-old man, the charges read.
Charges: After bar-hopping, driver causes crash in South St. Paul that kills ex-husband
Her blood alcohol content was measured at the scene at 0.201%, more than twice the legal limit for driving in Minnesota.
With the Twin Cities facing a garbage glut, the state calls for stepped-up recycling and composting
Minnesota officials say food waste and wood from diseased ash trees are a target.
St. Paul reports safety improvements after year of revised traffic policing
Leaders say it improves community relations while letting police focus on more violent crime.
After leaving Gophers, Darwitz surfaces as new Hill-Murray coach
Darwitz was announced as Hill-Murray co-head coach along with Jake Bobrowski. They have a history of coaching together at the high school and college levels.
Bayport man charged with killing 19-year-old at party in Brooklyn Park
The 31-year-old allegedly shot the man unprovoked at a party while they were seated at a card table.
Eden Prairie boys tennis sets aside distraction, wins state quarterfinal
Coach Brett Lundell is staying away from the team because of a controversy involving his coaching job with the girls team at another school.
Pride flag stolen in West St. Paul sparks fundraising campaign
Couple want to buy Pride flags for others to fly in their neighborhood and surrounding communities.
Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards nominations open for annual honors
Three special honors are given out every year, and the Star Tribune is now accepting applications from the public and school district leaders.
Star Tribune All-Metro Sports Awards show coming to Target Center on June 28
The sixth annual celebration will once again celebrate Twin Cities student-athletes and those who support them.
Making the list: All-Metro softball team includes three future Gophers
The Star Tribune's list is headed by a pitcher committed to Minnesota who is 17-0 this season and is batting .617. Here are the 38 players who made the first, second and third teams.
Armed Wis. man shot by police was Minnesota corrections officer
Tyler Abel, 42, threatened officers, then emerged from his house with gun in hand.
Man killed by police in western Wisconsin
St. Croix County Sheriff's Office says man had threatened people in a home and held a rifle when he was shot.
YMCA of the North offering free summer memberships to high school teens
Memberships will be valid at 19 YMCA locations, starting Monday through Aug. 31.
'Crash! Bang! It Sank!' Minnesota preschoolers make own version of Titanic movie
The filmmakers — ages 3 to 6 — began their project when one student brought in a photo of the ship for show and tell.
2 killed in I-694 crash involving wrong-way driver in Oakdale, freeway reopens
The crash involving three vehicles happened at about 2:25 a.m. near Stillwater Boulevard.