Twin Cities

August 8, 2011 5:00 AM

Teachable moments sprout like fresh shoots at youth garden

This summer's volatile weather has made gardening a challenge. However, that's not deterring Twin Cities young people in the Youth Farm and Market Project.

by Dan Olson

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August 6, 2011 4:44 PM

Parishioners at Polish church protest merger plans

Local Polish immigrants and their descendents gathered in front of the St. Paul Cathedral Saturday to protest the merger of their parish with another one in Minneapolis. They're concerned the Polish customs in their church will be discontinued.

by Rupa Shenoy

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August 5, 2011 12:53 PM

Suspicious package found, cleared at MOA

Officials at the Mall of America have ended a partial lockdown that was triggered when someone noticed a suspicious package inside the south side of the mall.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 5, 2011 11:17 AM

Hiawatha light rail back in service

The Hiawatha light rail is back in service, after a downed power line interrupted service earlier today.

by Dan Olson

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August 4, 2011 4:07 PM

Mpls pension fund board puts off vote on merger with state fund

The board of directors of the Minneapolis Police Relief Association decided not to vote this week on a proposal to merge the 800-member pension fund with the state fund.

by Brandt Williams

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August 3, 2011 3:44 PM

Fall from window incidents are rare, but often serious

The death of an infant in St. Paul highlights the dangers of window falls for young children.

by Tim Nelson

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August 3, 2011 12:09 PM

New 35W bridge memorial vandalized

The memorial's architect, Tom Oslund, says he noticed the apparent vandalism Tuesday morning when he visited the site.

by Brandt Williams

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August 2, 2011 10:07 PM

Toddler dies after fall from ninth-floor window in St. Paul

An 11-month old girl has died after falling from a ninth-floor window of an apartment building in the 1200 block of St. Anthony Avenue in St. Paul.

by Tim Nelson

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August 2, 2011 4:00 AM

Hundreds turn out to dedication of 35W bridge memorial

Hundreds of people turned out in downtown Minneapolis Monday for the dedication of a remembrance garden, in memorial of the 35W bridge victims and survivors.

by Dan Olson

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August 2, 2011 4:00 AM

Slideshow: Dedication of 35W Bridge Remembrance Garden

Hundreds of people turned out in downtown Minneapolis Monday for the dedication of a remembrance garden, in memorial of the 35W bridge victims and survivors.

by Jeffrey Thompson

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