A small fire on the Washington Avenue Bridge in Minneapolis temporarily interrupted service on a portion of the Green Line light rail line on Wednesday morning.
The state claims operators were illegally drawing funds that they were not entitled to by claiming they had more kids than they in fact served. But supporters of the Somali day cares say that with no charges against individuals, the cases against the day cares are flimsy and target them without cause.
Sgt. Jeff Rothecker admitted this week that he'd left comments on Facebook advising motorists to run over protesters during a march and rally on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. But a Twin Cities-based activist group said he'd made similarly offensive social posts in the past.
St. Paul will choose a new police chief in coming months and the city is laying out a months-long vetting process to find Chief Tom Smith's replacement.
Country superstar Luke Bryan is coming to Minneapolis in August, the first act unveiled for the new Vikings stadium. Officials say other announcements will be coming in as stadium construction wraps up.
The Vikings say this weekend's playoff against the Seahawks could be the coldest game the team has ever played. Team leaders are urging fans to be smart about the weather.
Science teacher John Ekblad was attacked by the 16-year-old student last month while trying to break up a fight. Ekblad suffered a traumatic brain injury and other injuries.
The drivers are concerned a new ordinance being considered by the Metropolitan Airports Commission would undercut their business and give Uber and Lyft drivers an unfair advantage.