Here is the latest Local News from the Minnesota Star Tribune.
Monday designated as Secure Your Load Day
There are 51,000 incidents involving unsecured loads in the United States each year, killing 440 people and injuring 10,000 people each year, according to the Government Accountability Office.
Looking up: Climbing sets sights on 2020 Olympics
Wisconsin state firm develops Fitbit-like device for cows
Four injured in north Minneapolis shooting
Al Garcia, onetime Minneapolis powerbroker, dies at 56
The lawyer and lobbyist flew high for years, then faced disbarment and prison time.
New Minneapolis superintendent seen as stabilizing force in Anchorage
Strike possibility looms ahead of Allina nurse vote
Insurance is at issue in a vote that distills years of change in U.S. health care.
Plaque will honor Prince’s life as a student in Minneapolis
The Drive: New app monitors your driving
Wisconsin high school tells students to take tractors home
Minnesota bakery recalls meat pies that were not inspected
Woman, 19, attacked at Wright Co. park dies; an arrest is made
A man wanted for questioning was arrested Sunday morning in Koochiching County.
Dog bites Stearns deputy, woman kicks cop in head during incident on farm
The woman drove her pickup onto the property and was acting in an “erratic and aggressive manner,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Lucky! Minnesotan who makes living with horseshoes hits $1M Powerball prize
The Litchfield man who shoes horses for a living said he is grateful for his “impulse purchase.”
Seat belts, no; drinking, yes: I-94 crash in W. Wis. kills driver, injures 2 others
The pickup’s motorist was “driving erratically” before hitting an SUV from behind on I-94.
New Brighton company’s tiny trailer homes offer solution for families in need
New Brighton entrepreneurs helped write a bill to allow their small mobile homes into yards.
Retiring Burroughs principal was heart, soul of the school
Despite abuse reports, Dakota County left children with parents
County officials say Apple Valley case highlights the value of a new approach.
Rashad Turner of Black Lives Matter St. Paul vows to ‘build bridges’
Still a rebel, Rashad Turner embraces his diplomatic side and runs for the state House.
Aviation Days
Aviation Days at the Anoka County Airport
Austin’s Hormel Institute cancer research center expands again
Expansion at Austin facility will add jobs, accelerate cancer research
Dismissal of defamation lawsuit vs. blogger helps asserting the sacred right to criticize
Richard Barstad: The logger who felled millionaire Wilbur Foshay
Police seek public’s help in Wisconsin woman’s homicide
Professor’s quick action kept UCLA gunman from escape and potentially shooting more
News Guide: Prince died of overdose, but questions linger
Terrorism convictions will serve as a warning across the country
Verdict is likely to serve as a stark warning to others.
South St. Paul foundation gives $340,000 in scholarships to local grads
Even young alumni are inspired to give to the South St. Paul Educational Foundation.
For Somali-Americans, verdicts are discouraging
Some say trial was rushed, others worry other young people will be entrapped.
Hennepin County approves new mental health crisis program, doubling number of crisis beds
There’s a growing need for county crisis beds.
2016 academy grads were Rosemount class of 2012
The school’s and community’s traditions helped launch the trio into their new military careers.
New Richmond man fatally injured in St. Croix County crash
Ronald Schuh’s death was the second fatality of the year in the Wisconsin county.
Phone scam targets University of Minnesota students, asks for tuition payments
Timeline of a terror probe
Gordon Parks memorial proposed at Landmark Plaza in downtown St. Paul
Organizers want a “living memorial” at Landmark Plaza to honor Life photographer.
Special glasses give two colorblind Minnesotans the gift of color
After lifetimes of adjusting to a dimmer, different view, two fathers were amazed at what they saw with their new gift glasses.
Minneapolis school board race takes shape
Every open seat is a contested race.
Obama commutes life sentence for Minnesota drug offender
Sherman Ray Meirovitz will be released from federal prison next year.
UCLA shooter entered estranged wife’s home through broken window, Brooklyn Park police say
Ashley Hasti’s grandmother said she was likely home alone because she liked studying in solitude.
Minnesota state trooper placed on leave after DWI arrest
Fridley police had received a call about a motorist hitting road signs.
New principal at Apple Valley High
Michael Bolsoni is moving from assistant principal to principal at the school in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district.
Guilty verdicts returned against all three defendants in ISIL trial
Families could be heard weeping in the courtroom as verdicts are read aloud.
Son charged in Fergus Falls man’s shooting death at family home
Suspect being held in Otter Tail County jail on charges of second-degree murder.
At 100 years, the Uptown is the theater that built a neighborhood
The 100-year-old Uptown Theatre helped create an entertainment district that’s still vibrant today.
Ex-Stillwater mayor’s federal sentencing delayed five months
Former Stillwater mayor Harycki pleaded guilty last year to tax evasion charges.
Weekend traffic: I-35W closure, light-rail maintenance and lots of festivals
The summer festival season swings into high gear this weekend, but getting to the fun could prove challenging as a portion of I-35W will be closed in the north metro while a host of detours will be in place across the metro due to road construction.
Gov. Dayton renews call Friday for special session
Minnesota Vikings, Wells Fargo go at it again in federal courtroom over signs
Each seeks dismissal of a lawsuit over rooftop signs on two 17-story office towers.
3rd Avenue redo in downtown Minneapolis gets underway Friday
Minneapolis city crews on Friday will begin removing the center median on 3rd Avenue S. in downtown Minneapolis, marking the beginning of a redo that will last for the remainder of the 2016 construction season.
English-only policy dropped at Milwaukee custard stand
Fire severely damages Robbinsdale apartment complex
Police: Minnesota killing preceded UCLA murder-suicide
ISIL case trial triggers fear in a community
Local ISIL recruit trial has friends and family feeling isolated, afraid of government scrutiny.
Coon Rapids strip mall owners want to ‘immediately discontinue’ popular bus stop
Loitering, property rights issues arise at well-used but unofficial drop-off point for riders at Coon Rapids shopping center.
Minneapolis to beef up police patrols in downtown Minneapolis
At Columbia Heights High, more students of color taking AP courses
Columbia Heights sees test scores rise as more students of color join the program.
Obituary: Kristi Olmanson advocated for people in need, had an independent spirit
Summer blast in Anoka County
Farmington teachers, district reach tentative contract deal
Across the state, 18 districts still haven’t settled their contracts, but Farmington’s teachers union has come to a tentative agreement with the district.
Woman injured in north Minneapolis beauty shop shooting
The victim was taken to North Memorial with injuries sustained in the shooting, relatives said.
Missing Coon Rapids man found dead at Rapids Dam Regional Park
The body of Thomas Crew, 58, was found in a wooded area.
Vikings help build a new playground
Community partners join forces to create a new playground at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Elementary
Prince died from fentanyl overdose
Painkillers have long been the focus of the death investigation.
Prosecutors push back against request to move Danny Heinrich’s trial from Minnesota
Court documents filed Wednesday outline similarities between Jacob Wetterling’s abduction and a Cold Spring assault.
What we know about Mainak Sarkar, UCLA shooter
Most St. Paul students feel safe in school, surveys show
Seven secondary schools assessed to be strong or very strong on safety measure, according to students.
Records show veteran called Kind before death
Stranger molests 5-year-old girl in Hibbing home, admits to many other assaults
The 27-year-old broke into the house after watching it for months, according to the charges.
What to know about the Minneapolis ISIL case, in a nutshell
The federal trial, which has been in progress for more than two weeks, was sent to a jury on Wednesday evening.
Killing in Twin Cities linked to UCLA shooting
A woman shot to death in a Brooklyn Park home was on the “kill list” of the UCLA shooter, who lived in St. Paul. Neighbor IDs her as Ashley Hasti.
Homicide investigated in Fergus Falls
I-35W bridge will glow orange tonight for gun violence awareness
The I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River in downtown Minneapolis will be glowing orange Thursday night to bring attention to the problem of gun violence.
Woman, 19, found barely alive at Wright Co. park entry; 3 people being sought
“We are investigating this as a crime,” Sheriff’s Capt. Todd Hoffman said.
Couple found dead in Maplewood motel to be ID’d today
Their bodies had no obvious signs of trauma; autopsies scheduled for today.
2 people found dead in Maplewood motel
Jury to resume deliberating Islamic State case in Minnesota
St. Paul 18-year-old charged with murder in Indian Mounds Park killing
Return of convicted Hashim Yonis draws ire of park commissioner
Former employee convicted of theft has turned Park Board critic
St. Paul considers organized trash system
Residents, businesses weigh in on city plans to overhaul the garbage pickup system to cut down on trucks, noise.
Minneapolis police graduate 10 new officers, replenishing force numbers
Police Chief Harteau urges recruits to take pride in their jobs.
Obituary: From Japanese internment camp to neighborhood rejection, Isao ‘East’ Oshima danced through life
2 people are found dead at Maplewood motel
Maplewood Police Chief Paul Schnell said police have very limited information and the investigation is ongoing.
$1 million bail for Plymouth man suspected of wheeling unresponsive mother into bank
David John Vanzo was booked in Hennepin County jail on Tuesday after being extradited from California, where he was arrested.
Transgender woman from rural Minnesota took early stand on equal rights
Hundreds of west metro fish may have been killed by disease
2 human fingers found on campground picnic table in E. Grand Forks
No determination yet on where the fingers came from or whose they were.
State authorities investigate $500,000 worth of missing cannabis oil
Vireo, the parent company of Minnesota Medical Solutions, denied the accusations, saying the missing cannabis oils were destroyed.
St. Paul police chief candidates to field residents’ questions tonight
Wednesday’s forum is one of two Q&A sessions vetting six candidates for the job.
Woman charged with throwing flaming cup of gas on romantic rival
The victim suffered second-degree and possibly third-degree burns.
Cost of Minneapolis schools superintendent search tops $200K
National expert says cost is not unusual given district had to restart its search.
Men trade punches in Alexandria park, leaving one dead
The clash happened late at night over the holiday weekend.
Defense lawyer says his client was a bragging teenager, not a would-be terrorist
Prosecution delivers rebuttal as lawyers conclude their cases in the ISIL recruitment trial.
Feds say no civil rights prosecution in Jamar Clark’s death
The mayor asked for the federal review. The county attorney earlier declined to charge the white two officers in the black man’s death.
Sheriff’s lawsuit demanding more deputies properly dismissed
Wanted: W. Minn. man who allegedly killed wife, fled with kids to Mexico
The victim was found in a shallow grave on property in Big Stone County in late 2011.
St. Cloud diocese says 74 abuse claims filed against it
Timeline of events in Minneapolis police shooting
Student attends South graduation, five years after bullet nearly ended her life
She was nearly killed by a gangster’s shot five years ago.
St. Paul Central students march to City Hall to protest teen’s arrest
They walked out over teen’s arrest.
Mayor signs city’s landmark sick leave ordinance
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