Rare officer v. officer lawsuit over Hennepin County K9 mauling ordered thrown out by federal appeals court
The lawsuit pitted a former Champlin officer bit by K9 during a pursuit against the sheriff's deputy who released the dog named Thor.
High Schools
Former Elk River football coach McLean dies at 83
Terry McLean was a member of the Minnesota High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
Local
Duluth sightseeing boat hits breakwater; several people hurt
There were 84 people aboard when the boat struck the Wisconsin Entry breakwater. One person was taken to the hospital.
Local
Leaving surgical objects in patients rare but growing problem in Minnesota
A lawsuit over a sponge left inside a patient at a Duluth hospital underscores the consequences of an error that is deemed preventable.
Local
U researchers launch new Minnesota flag into space
Photos of the state flag high above the Earth, along with a University of Minnesota flag, inspire pride in Minnesotans.
Local
MnDOT closes another section of Hwy. 65 in north metro; Hwy. 36 in Roseville closed this weekend
Hwy. 65 is closed in both directions between 167th Avenue and 169th Avenue/Flamingo Drive in Ham Lake until July 26.
Local
'Brazen' vandals hit future site of St. Anthony Islamic youth center multiple times
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations wants police to investigate the break-ins as hate crimes.
Local
Anoka-Hennepin school board stalls again over ethnic studies in history curriculum
The politically divided board, which overcame an impasse to approve a budget in June, also recently failed to approve new physics curriculum.
Local
High-speed internet is 'finally' arriving in Nowthen
Comcast's expansion means about 1,300 addresses in the city will have access to high-speed service.
Local
Columbia Heights names new city manager
Aaron Chirpich will be promoted from his current job as assistant city manager.
High Schools
USA Hockey mines Minnesota to stock roster for under-17 tournament
Six boys from the state made the team for the Five Nations competition, as did three from out of state who play at Shattuck-St. Mary's.
Local
Maple Grove passes new rules for homeowners listing property on Airbnb or VRBO
The cheaper and more flexible rental license option is meant to increase compliance, city officials said.
Golf
The golfing VanArragons build on that championship summer
Blaine's Caleb and Kathryn VanArragon swept the state's open and amateur tournaments in 2023, the first brother and sister to do such a thing. They called it "a lot more than we expected" and "hard to repeat."
Local
Pedestrian fatally struck while crossing highway in Blaine
The crash happened at 6:35 p.m. on Hwy. 47 at 85th Avenue NE.
Local
Aldi is ready to open latest store in Ramsey as city sees building boom
New housing developments and new business are coming to the area off Sunwood Drive in the central part of the city.
Local
78-year-old struck, killed by car in Brooklyn Park ID'd
The victim died at the scene at W. Broadway and Candlewood Drive.
Local
Muslim-focused community on hold as Lino Lakes approves building moratorium
Developer Faraaz Yussuf said he remains resolved to make Madinah Lakes a reality despite one-year moratorium.
Local
Hwy. 65 closure in East Bethel, Ham Lake begins Tuesday
Rainy weather pushed the work from June to this month.
Variety
Minneapolis teacher becomes Minnesota royalty
Khadijah Lamah, the daughter of Liberian refugees and a second-grade teacher, is a winner of the 2024 Miss Juneteenth Minnesota Pageant.
Local
Two teens killed and one injured in Big Lake crash
A state trooper spotted their vehicle speeding shortly before it left the highway and rolled.
Local
Crystal police prepare for more juvenile 'takeovers' at Becker Park
Police were said to be on high alert for such gatherings this weekend.
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