south metro
$12.2 million settlement for man who lost limbs after 'deliberate indifference' by Scott County jail
The bacterial infection resulted in catastrophic injuries to Terrance Winborn.
Minnesota artist Dyani White Hawk wins MacArthur 'genius' grant
The 46-year-old artist, who is Sičáŋǧu Lakota, is one of 20 people to win the $800,000 grant, a group that includes artists, social scientists and entrepreneurs.
Some high-poverty Minnesota schools are beating odds, while others struggle after pandemic
A Star Tribune analysis of test scores shows which schools statewide exceeded expectations.
Minnesota's top girls basketball recruits: Where are they going for college?
Here's a 2023-24 Dream Team, five starters and 15 more, and their planned next stop (one of them chose the Gophers).
Metro sales taxes jumped Oct. 1. Here's where the money will go.
The increase will raise more than $750 million in new revenue for transit and housing initiatives.
Woman gets nearly 11-year term in mother's chokehold death in Scott County
Cassandra DuSold said she "squeezed like a python so hard" before she and her mother fell to the floor, the criminal complaint read.
The Metro Top 10: Who's in? Who's out? And one more: Who's had it tough?
There's a suburban football team that has a 3-2 record after getting beaten by the Nos. 1 and 3 teams in Class 6A. Have the losses knocked the squad out of the Star Tribune's Top 10? Should it?
Prep Athletes of the Week: Becker's quarterback steps in for brother
Ryan Bengtson was a three-year starter, and now Zachary Bengtson is undefeated as his replacement. His game isn't flashy: "I have a lot of skilled players around me that make me look better than I am."
Transit agencies to offer extra service for Twins playoff games
The Twins host Toronto in the wild-card round Tuesday and Wednesday at Target Field, and Thursday if a third game is necessary.
Hastings makes a midnight memory (and other tales from a stormy football Friday)
A weather delay, and then overtime, led to Hastings' late-night homecoming victory over Cretin-Derham Hall.
Death in Savage investigated as homicide
Police believe the death was an "isolated incident with no outstanding threat to the community."
Friday night lightning weighs in on the high school football schedule
Weather impacted matters dramatically, leading to postponements and shortened games.
No. 2 Chanhassen takes out No. 1, topping Mankato West in Class 5A clash
The game turned when Chanhassen made a defensive stand, then drove 90 yards for a TD.
Belle Plaine, Shoreview lose longtime apple orchards
Emma Krumbee's in Belle Plaine and Victoria Valley Orchard in Shoreview both closed before this fall's harvest.
Week 5 prep football picks: Huge games in 5A, 4A take center stage
David La Vaque and Jim Paulsen zeroed in on Class 5A — including No. 1 vs. No. 2 — and 4A for their weekly football picks.
2 years in prison for psychologist who collected $819K in false claims from Mdewakanton Sioux
"For many years, he prioritized his family's material comfort and security over the integrity of his professional licensure," prosecutors told the court.
U.S. agents capture Minneapolis murder defendant who was mistakenly freed from jail in Indianapolis
Kevin Mason had been a fugitive for two weeks until his apprehension in South St. Paul.
Inver Grove Heights vetoes rezoning that would have allowed washer fluid maker to move into city
Move by Bulk Fluid Systems would have required changing the city's comprehensive plan.
Minnesota dairy farm sues shuttered Hastings Creamery for $800K unpaid milk bill
Valley Acres Dairy is also suing a bank for locking away the creamery's money.
Trophy game adds spice to high school rankings. Where's your team?
Mound Westonka and Orono are undefeated and in Class 4A's top five heading into their rivalry game. Winner gets the Anchor. In Class 5A, it's No. 1 vs. No. 2 in an outstate vs. metro showdown.