Minneapolis deal will close Kmart, open road and developmentMarch 5, 2020 1:05 PMBy Matt SepicUnder the deal, the city would pay Kmart’s corporate owner $9.1 million to end the store’s lease on or before June 30, paving the way for the development of a key commercial tract and the long-sought reopening of Nicollet Avenue.
In a city of mostly renters, St. Paul council considers changes to favor tenantsMarch 4, 2020 5:47 PMBy Nina MoiniThe City Council is considering an ordinance that would limit security deposits to one month’s rent and background checks related to rental, criminal and credit history.
Play4min 25secBiden wins Minnesota presidential primary, in wake of Klobuchar endorsementMarch 3, 2020 8:00 PMBy Brian Bakst and David H. MontgomeryFormer Vice President Joe Biden won Minnesota’s presidential primary Tuesday, propelled by the endorsement of Sen. Amy Klobuchar to an unexpected victory over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
Minnesota high school boys hockey state tournament begins WednesdayMarch 3, 2020 7:40 PMBy Andrew KruegerSixteen hockey teams and thousands of hockey fans from across Minnesota are flocking to St. Paul this week for the boys high school hockey state tournament.
Minneapolis police officer will not face criminal charges in shooting death March 2, 2020 4:08 PMBy Brandt WilliamsThe Hennepin County attorney says officer Jason Wolff was justified in shooting an armed man who refused to drop his gun.
Play4min 58secProtesters force cancellation of Klobuchar campaign rally in St. Louis ParkMarch 1, 2020 8:27 PMBy Brian Bakst and MPR News StaffSen. Amy Klobuchar canceled a homecoming campaign rally in Minnesota on Sunday night after protesters took over the stage in a high school gym where she hoped to rally supporters.
St. Cloud arts center seeking historical items, stories for centennial celebrationMarch 1, 2020 6:44 PMBy Andrew KruegerA central Minnesota landmark will celebrate its centennial next year — and organizers are inviting the community to help tell the story.
Authorities ID man fatally shot by sheriff's deputy in LakevilleMarch 1, 2020 10:20 AMBy MPR News StaffAuthorities have identified the man who was fatally shot by a Dakota County sheriff’s deputy on Friday at a home in Lakeville.
Suspicious death in Minneapolis ruled a homicideFebruary 29, 2020 5:36 PMBy MPR News StaffThe Hennepin County Medical Examiner said Saturday that the death of a man found early Friday near the scene of a fire in Minneapolis was a homicide.
On skis and snowboards, powered by wind, racers cross frozen Mille Lacs LakeFebruary 29, 2020 5:23 PMBy Emily BrightMille Lacs Lake is a colorful sight this weekend, as racers taking part in the 16th annual Mille Lacs Kite Crossing sail across its surface on skis and snowboards, powered by the wind.