Bridgette Norring speaks with Hastings High School students about how her son, Devin, bought a pill that killed him.

Her son bought a fake pill via Snapchat. Fentanyl killed him. Hastings mom is on a mission.

The Hastings family is among 64 nationwide suing Snapchat, alleging that dealers use the app as a marketplace.
Local
April 24
The Como Park Zoo and Conservatory in St. Paul will host a party for the planet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Minnesota sales, cleanups and other events to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day

Several communities and organizations are hosting events across the state this weekend to celebrate the conservation holiday.
South Metro
April 24

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district selects new superintendent

Michael Bolsoni, a longtime teacher and administrator in the south metro district, will start in his new role July 1.
Business
April 24
We compare the prices of 15 items at Twin Cities grocery stores.

8 Twin Cities area grocery stores, ranked by affordability

We shopped at eight local grocery stores, some locally owned and some not, in search of the cheapest eats.
South Metro
April 24
A rendering of the planned public safety training facility in Lakeville.

Lakeville public safety training facility gets $800K in federal funding

The planned facility, which could cost up to $23 million, would provide space for south metro law enforcement, fire departments and other first responders to train.
Local
April 23
High Schools
April 23
East Ridge coach Brian Sprout and the Class 4A defending state champion Raptors land at No. 7 in the first Metro Top 10 baseball rankings of the 2024

Is the east side the best side in high school baseball? Poll has an answer.

Yes, Wayzata is No. 1 in the Star Tribune Metro Top 10. But where does the balance of power swing (or miss) in the Twin Cities and suburbs?
High Schools
April 23
The Football Film Federation is offering high schoolers free entry to a training session in which they'll use the latest video technology to learn the

Focusing on bringing football film into frame

High schoolers will learn how to properly record coaching film at a free training session hosted by the Football Film Federation on Sunday.
Local
April 22
Defendant Abdimajid Mohamed Nur, right, walks into United States District Court with his attorney Edward Sapone during the first day of jury selection

First trial in Feeding Our Future case underway as jury selection begins

More than a dozen potential jurors were interviewed Monday from a pool of 1,000 people summoned.
Local
April 22
The post office sits on Bridge Square which is a small green park with a fountain and park benches. The USPS has had the downtown Northfield post offi

Minnesota's Northfield is named one of best places to live in U.S.

Money, the personal finance publication, has long compiled the list of U.S. communities that offer strong quality of life by a variety of measures. Enjoy those bragging rights, Northfield.
Local
April 20
The Diana E. Murphy United States Courthouse building in downtown Minneapolis.

First trial in Feeding Our Future federal fraud case starts Monday

It's the first Feeding Our Future case to go to trial since the more than $250 million fraud scheme was publicly revealed in January 2022. The seven defendants' lawyers have argued they didn't knowingly commit a crime.
Local
April 20
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Value Village, some donated clothing is baled and sold by the pound to used clothing giant Rags

Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump

Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Local
April 20
From left and clockwise, Hannah Jones, Deena Winter, Maggie Snyder, Amanda McKnight and Britt Johnsen, all former reporters for Southwest News Media,

Six southwest Twin Cities area newspapers will publish last issue this week

The Southwest News Media publications are part of MediaNews Group, which is owned by Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund known for gutting and then closing local papers.
Cannabis
April 19
Andrew “Reeferman” Sumner smokes a cannagar during Hash Bash on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Mich., on April 1, 2023.

Want to celebrate 4/20? Here are 33 weed-themed events across Minnesota.

Wherever you are in the state, chances are there's one near you.
High Schools
April 18
Tori Tschida of Lakeville South's girls team and Tanner Bachelor of Shakopee's boys team are players worth keeping an eye on.

Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls

Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
Politics
April 18
The Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) facility, Minnesota’s only all-woman substance use disorder residential facility, is one of sever

Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback

DHS wants to divert resources to address mental health crisis. Some fear Minnesota is "robbing Peter to pay Paul" and women with addiction will suffer.
High Schools
April 18
Clockwise from top: Gabby Mauder of Woodbury, Meghan Przybilla of St. Anthony and Trinity Wilson of Lakeville North are among Athena Award winners.

Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools

Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
Local
April 17
Traffic moves along Hennepin Avenue near W. 24th Street during an evening commute in Minneapolis.

A climate-minded newcomer's guide to riding transit in the Twin Cities

With a little planning and perseverance, it can work for commuting and just getting around.
East Metro
April 17
Nicolae Miu watches as the jury asks to view the video after they received the case at his trial at the St. Croix County Circuit Court in Hudson, Wis.

Sentencing set for Nicolae Miu in teen's fatal stabbing in Apple River

The top count against Miu carries a sentence of up to 40 years in prison, with more time possible on the other counts.
South Metro
April 17
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Unlicensed driver sentenced to 5 months for fatally hitting priest on bicycle in Rosemount

According to court records, Trejean Curry has 10 convictions for operating a vehicle while his driving privileges were revoked,
High Schools
April 16
Hockey coach with roots in Minneapolis Park and Rec dies at 81

Hockey coach with roots in Minneapolis Park and Rec dies at 81

Jeff Shelstad coached at St. Anthony and Hastings and was older brother to two Gophers players.

Twin Cities south metro

News coverage of the Twin Cities southern suburbs, including Apple Valley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Lakeville, Mendota Heights and Shakopee.