Twin Cities

Better wellness visits, healthier kids: Minnesota pediatricians try a new approach
Some pediatricians in the Twin Cities and St. Cloud are experimenting with a program they say is improving basic kid wellness visits and may lead to better outcomes for some of the youngest, neediest Minnesotans. The state’s looking at how it might help the program grow.
Frozen masterpieces: Ice sculptures at the Minneapolis Institute of Art
Pearson’s “Veiled Lady” is one of ten ice sculptures by Minnesota Ice on view starting Thursday for Mia’s “Minneapolis Institute of Ice” event. The sculptures will be on view in the museum courtyard through Feb. 4, weather permitting.
Minnesota state trooper charged with murder in the killing of Ricky Cobb II
Cobb, 33, was shot to death by trooper Ryan Londregan during a stop on Interstate 94 in Minneapolis on July 31 at about 2 a.m. Londregan is charged with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and second-degree manslaughter.
What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in
The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.
Aging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd Square
City leaders on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Belfry Apartments near George Floyd Square. Not only does the project provide much-needed housing, but the church’s congregation also gets to stay and has a newly renovated worship space.