A month into the new school year, some Minnesota schools are still struggling to find enough bus drivers to transport kids. In Crookston, Minn., the superintendent is doing double duty, running the district and driving a route.
Century-old cases involving milk purity and the shack of a rogue explosives lover in Duluth have become weirdly relevant in the battle over Minneapolis’ sick leave and minimum wage ordinances.
Rent control ordinances have long been on the books in places such as New York and San Francisco. The idea is gaining traction in smaller cities as high demand for rental housing squeezes the supply, but supporters of rent control face some big obstacles.
St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has asked the city’s police department to launch an internal affairs investigation into officers involved in arresting a 13-year-old girl last week after a video showing the arrest went viral on social media.
The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Wednesday charged 48-year-old Steven Ross with two counts of criminal vehicular operation for hitting the teens as they walked in a crosswalk Monday. Ross also is charged with simple robbery, a felony.
The Minnesota Supreme Court on Tuesday heard challenges to Minneapolis wage and sick time ordinances — cases that could determine how much latitude cities have to preempt state laws.
Minneapolis Police Federation President Bob Kroll said a new city policy prohibits his officers from appearing alongside President Trump during his campaign rally in Minneapolis in October. They are allowed to attend to provide security.
A day after the Twins set the mark for most home runs in a season, they’re rolling out about a dozen playoff additions to the food service menu in their home stadium, starting Oct. 7.