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April 27, 2026 3:30 PM

Shakopee teacher dies in crash along Twin Cities freeway

Extra support staff are on hand at Shakopee High School this week after a teacher died in a crash along a Twin Cities freeway over the weekend.

by MPR News Staff

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April 24, 2026 1:13 PM

Emergency rental funds now available in St. Paul, Minneapolis

Twin Cities residents struggling to pay rent can now apply for help from emergency funds in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Here’s how it works in both cities.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 23, 2026 12:20 PM

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

Council members approved ordinances to decriminalize drug paraphernalia and extend the city’s eviction notice timeline. The council also failed to override a mayoral veto on the reappointment of Todd Barnette as public safety commissioner.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 22, 2026 3:19 PM

One person killed after shooting near Southdale Center in Edina, three men arrested

Edina police say three men are in custody in connection with a Wednesday shooting.

by MPR News Staff

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April 22, 2026 4:00 AM

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Minneapolis plans to assign community safety ambassadors to Uptown starting in November, as officials look to curb crime.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 21, 2026 5:47 PM

Photos: Prince fans from around the world mark 10 years since his death

Fans gathered at Paisley Park in Chanhassen to honor Prince on the 10th anniversary of his death, adding tributes to the longtime memorial site.

by MPR News Staff

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April 20, 2026 8:08 AM

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her gives first State of the City address

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her delivered her first State of the City address on Monday morning, after taking office at the start of the year.

by MPR News Staff and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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April 8, 2026 6:05 PM

22-year-old who enrolled as White Bear Lake high school student charged with forgery

Kelvin Luebke, now 23, faces three felony counts of forgery for using a Liberian birth certificate to enroll in White Bear Lake Area High School under a different name and age.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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April 7, 2026 4:00 PM

Delta joins growing list of airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East.

by The Associated Press

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April 3, 2026 10:45 AM

Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

Tristan Gray hit his first career grand slam to cap a seven-run seventh inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 home-opener victory over the Tampa Bay Rays.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and The Associated Press

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Twin Cities News

Shakopee teacher dies in crash along Twin Cities freeway

Emergency rental funds now available in St. Paul, Minneapolis

Minneapolis council votes to extend eviction timeline, decriminalize drug paraphernalia; leaves safety commissioner position in limbo

One person killed after shooting near Southdale Center in Edina, three men arrested

Minneapolis to expand safety measures in Uptown

Photos: Prince fans from around the world mark 10 years since his death

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her gives first State of the City address

22-year-old who enrolled as White Bear Lake high school student charged with forgery

Delta joins growing list of airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar

Twins win their home opener 10-4 over the Rays behind Tristan Gray's first grand slam

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