Heroin roars back, with lethal results

The opiate is more potent than ever, contributing to a surge in overdoses locally.

Lileks: Another voice for preserving our past - the good and bad

Council mulls plaza restrictions following Occupy dustup

Will the Minneapolis City Council take a hard line against the Occupy movement sleeping in public...

Lowry Tunnel maintenance prompts I-94 detour

Man now held in Mpls. killing was found incompetent in '09

That determination came from a judge in a mental health commitment hearing.

Crucial year for Minn. Orchestra

As it plays in exile, the state's largest arts group faces a big deficit and enters crucial labor...

Support for military gets a big thank-you

Minnesotans from two groups were honored at the White House for their efforts.

Rybak links fate of city to North Side

The city's future depends on getting "north Minneapolis right," the mayor said from the t...

Twins lift ban on chewing tobacco at Target Field

In a reversal, Twins will let Target Field fans use smokeless tobacco.

Poll: Should the fishing opener be moved up a week this year?

The Brick to move concerts, renovate

While AEG's new club adjusts its layout, sold-out shows by Marilyn Manson and others will bounce ...

Hennepin County targets garbage pileup

Plan aims to increase recycling and composting, reduce landfills.

Camden Music School singalong to give others a chance

The event for a Camden Music School scholarship fund will feature songs from NYC's famed Brill Bu...

Rybak faces testy crowd at a forum on Vikings stadium

The 100 people sharing their views about the mayor's funding plan appeared to be split evenly.

Minneapolis schools settle dispute over unlicensed teachers

Former Broadway High administrator accepts $30,000 settlement and agrees to retroactive resignation.

Mpls. man gets 20 years for killing 2 with car

Cultures & immigration beat: A local runs for Somalia's top office

Forgetful suspect held in Mpls. bank robbery

Rybak declines to criticize police in Occupy arrests

April 11: Mpls. robbery turns deadly

Witness: Man was killed after three youths tried to rob him of his bicycle.

Man shot to death in north Minneapolis

Rybak and Occupy protesters will meet over police response

Activists said the mayor should be accountable for police actions.

Mpls. City Council schedules April 24 hearing on Vikings stadium

Mayor R.T. Rybak is holding his first Vikings stadium forum tomorrow, but opponents on the Counci...

After years of sex abuse, ex-Mpls. Park Police chief gets 18 years

The former Park Police chief and camp counselor molested scores of boys, calling his crimes a ...

Proposed teachers contract raises Mpls. in-class time a bit

Teachers' votes on proposed two-year contract to be counted Friday.