Minnesota's $296 million opioid settlement will start arriving soon

Minnesota's share of the nationwide settlement against opioid companies - reached after a years-long legal fight as overdose deaths increased - will start flowing in July for communities that have been affected.

Minneapolis police staffing levels loom as Minnesota Supreme Court decides case

Minnesota Supreme Court justices are deciding the fate of a lawsuit challenging whether Minneapolis has met police staffing requirements laid out in the city charter.

Police warn public after 9 opioid overdoses in St. Paul over 24 hours

Police are warning members of the public after they've responded to nine suspected opioid overdoses over the course of the past 24 hours.

DFL Sen. Omar Fateh faces two ethics complaints

A Senate ethics panel is considering whether to pursue an investigation of DFL Sen. Omar Fateh over two Republican complaints that accuse him of seeking state grant money for a Somali media outlet that ran free ads for him in 2020, and his ties to a federal voter fraud case.

MPR receives largest gift ever thanks to ‘anonymous donor’

Minnesota Public Radio announced Wednesday it has received an anonymous gift of $56 million - the largest cash donation in the organization’s 55-year history.

‘Funeral procession’ being held for 160 trees scheduled for removal in St. Paul

More than 150 trees have been marked for removal along Cleveland Avenue in both Falcon Heights and St. Paul, but before they’re gone tree lovers will hold a funeral for them.

Neighbors upset over 150 trees scheduled for removal in St. Paul
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More than 150 trees have been marked for removal along Cleveland Avenue in both Falcon Heights and St. Paul, and some neighbors are hoping the plan construction plan that's removing them might spare a few.

Large fire burns building near Fort Snelling in Minnesota

A former officers' building that is being converted to veteran and low-income housing at the abandoned Upper Post at Fort Snelling was torched by a fire on Thursday.

59 Minnesota lawmakers aren't seeking re-election, most since 1970

It'll be a different looking Minnesota Legislature in 2023, as a total of 59 members of Minnesota's Congress will not seek re-election - the most since 1970.

St. Paul Police Chief celebrates retirement, final ride with son
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One his last day on the job St. Paul Police chief Todd Axtell closed a long career with his son ? a sergeant on the force as well.

Fresh faces expected at Minnesota capitol next year
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A total of 59 members of Minnesota?s Congress will not seek reelection, setting the scene for a wave of fresh faces at the Minnesota Legislature next year ? the most since 1970.

St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell marks his last day with SPPD

Chief Todd Axtell marked his last day with the St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday, calling his 33-year career "rewarding and wonderful."

Todd Axtell retires from St. Paul Police Department
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Chief Todd Axtell market his last day with the St. Paul Police Department on Wednesday, June 1. He says his more than 30-year career has been "rewarding and wonderful." Wednesday was proclaimed Todd Axtell Day in Minnesota and St. Paul. He shared his final patrol with his son, a member of the St. Paul Police Department.

Strawberries sold at Minnesota store linked to a case of hepatitis A

The Minnesota Department of Health issued a warning advising people that strawberries from FreshKampo and HEB have been linked to a case of hepatitis A. 

It'll be Walz vs. Jensen for Minnesota governor as Stanek, Hepola exit

The stage is nearly set for incumbent DFL Gov. Tim Walz to take on Republican challenger Dr. Scott Jensen in the Minnesota governor's race this fall.

Pedestrian killed in early morning crash on Marshall Avenue Bridge

A man died early Saturday morning after he was struck by a vehicle on the Marshall Avenue Bridge in St. Paul, according to the St. Paul Police Department.