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Here are the top-read news stories published by the Star Tribune in 2018.

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Probation for Mpls. day-care provider who tried to hang toddler

In deciding against prison time, the judge agreed with the assessment by doctors that Karia was "a low risk" to reoffend.

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Historic blizzard slams into Minnesota; record snowfall possible

Travel is discouraged as snow falling at 1 to 2 inches per hour and 50-mph wind gusts created whiteout conditions. With 10-plus inches at the airport, flights were grounded until late Saturday. More snow is to come, so Sunday events are getting called off.

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Citing conflict, Minneapolis police won't look into claim against Keith Ellison

A statement said the department would seek to refer the case elsewhere.

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Fastest growing religion in Minnesota and around the country is 'none'

One in four Americans now belong to no religion, a trend fueling church closings and mergings.

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A light on a dark Lake Superior led to sole kayak survivor

A young mother from Wisconsin was pulled from the water after her family's kayak capsized. Three children and their father died.

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Charges against officer Noor resound around Mpls., world

Minneapolis officer Mohamed Noor was charged with murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk Damond in July. "No charges can bring our Justine back," her family said.

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Urged by Mpls. police, EMS staff subdued dozens with a sedative

The findings of a draft report prompted the Minneapolis Police Department to tell officers that it's not their role to encourage sedation.

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After frantic search, bodies of 2 missing women found in Chaska

Two bodies were pulled from a murky pond in Chaska late Sunday, bringing a frantic two-day search for two 19-year-old cousins and best friends from Shakopee to a tragic end.

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Standoff outside Chanhassen home ends with teen shot, killed

The BCA, which is investigating the shooting by Carver County deputies, says a Taser was used before the shooting. Friends identified the 16-year-old as an incoming Minnetonka High junior.

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Former Minn. FBI agent charged with leaking document to news outlet

The Justice Department accused the agent of leaking a memo outlining how the FBI assesses possible informants. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a broad crackdown on government leaks last year.