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St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

St. Paul police commander is mayor's choice to be city's next police chief

Axel Henry, leader of the St. Paul Police Department's narcotics, financial intelligence and human trafficking division, has worked with the department since 1998 and grew up in St. Paul.
by Tim Nelson

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North High students, teachers, parents call for solutions to gun violence in Minneapolis

Students, teachers and parents at North High School in Minneapolis say gun violence continues to take a heavy toll on their community. At a public forum, they talked about how the trauma of recent shootings and the fear of more has affected them inside and outside the classroom.  
by Matt Sepic

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Survivor seeks clarity about abusive priest’s future

Survivor seeks clarity about abusive priest’s future

The Rev. Anthony Oelrich remains a priest after serving more than two years in prison for criminal sexual conduct with an adult. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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O'Hara's N.J. supporters say he can bring real change to Minneapolis police

O'Hara's N.J. supporters say he can bring real change to Minneapolis police

Is Brian O’Hara the best choice to be the next leader of the troubled Minneapolis police force? MPR News traveled to Newark where O’Hara has worked in law enforcement for 20 years and asked people most familiar with his job performance and qualifications.
by Nina Moini

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These Minnesotans go all out decorating their homes for Halloween

These Minnesotans go all out decorating their homes for Halloween

Many Minnesotans make it a tradition to go "all out" for Halloween, spending hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars and hours on outdoor decorations. Meet four Minnesotans behind some of the most elaborate decorations. 
by Sam Stroozas

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'The show must go on, wherever it is': Kyiv City Ballet to perform in Minneapolis

'The show must go on, wherever it is': Kyiv City Ballet to perform in Minneapolis

The Kyiv City Ballet left Ukraine to go on tour the day before the Russian invasion. The company has yet to return home. In fact, it extended its tour and will perform at Northrop Wednesday evening.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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After surviving rare cancer and horrific crash, Minneapolis woman returns to thank caregivers

After surviving rare cancer and horrific crash, Minneapolis woman returns to thank caregivers

It’s been one year since Anya Magnuson was struck by a vehicle in Minneapolis — and she’s also endured a lengthy battle with a rare form of cancer. After months of surgeries and therapy, she returned to the hospital to thank the people who saved her life.
by Regina Medina

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Roseville teen charged in killing that triggered Twin Cities alert

Roseville teen charged in killing that triggered Twin Cities alert

Prosecutors say the boy, 17, killed his grandmother and seriously injured his mother and sister with a baseball bat as they tried to stop him. The teen allegedly told police he felt he was mentally ill and didn't know who he was. Prosecutors are seeking to charge him as an adult.
by Tim Nelson

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Sviggum steps down as U regents vice chair after questioning Morris campus diversity

Sviggum steps down as U regents vice chair after questioning Morris campus diversity

University of Minnesota regent Steve Sviggum had defended and later apologized for his comments suggesting diversity might be creating a marketing problem for the Morris campus. He said Tuesday he’ll finish his term as regent, but will no longer serve as the board’s vice chair.
by MPR News Staff

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