U of M regents approve land sale for $700M Meta data center in Rosemount
The land, part of the UMore Park, will sell for $39.7 million.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Every season she gets better. This season she doesn't lose
Chanhassen's Marissa Long opened the season with two victories, evidence that her improvement continues.
High Schools
A round of games and a little video bring clarity to the Metro Top 10
Putting it on tape in Week 1 led to fewer surprises — and some revelations — in Week 2 of the high school football season.
Local
After four fatal crashes, MnDOT makes changes to I-35 work zone near Faribault
Larger digital message boards and temporary rumble strips are aimed at getting drivers' attention.
South Metro
Prison for man who was drunk, high when he caused wrong-way crash on Hwy. 169 that killed woman
Arianna Vos had just finished her sophomore year at Minnesota State Mankato, where she was studying zoology, her mother said.
South Metro
Man admits to road rage outburst near Northfield, killing veteran on way to war-related treatment
Plea deal calls for sentence shy of 12 years, with roughly 6 1⁄2 years in prison and the balance on supervised release.
High Schools
Friday's football roundup: Champlin Park rallies past Class 6A champ Maple Grove
The Rebels trailed by 17 points but pushed back and won it in the fourth quarter.
High Schools
Big plays early and late propel Lakeville North to win over Rosemount
A sack by Reece Hunt secured the victory after a 94-yard kick return by Ayden Forsgren started it.
High Schools
Week 2 prep football picks feature disagreements between our writers
One of our high school experts had a .500 record for the opening week of the season and the other was one game better.
High Schools
Built on brawn, Eden Prairie stays solidly atop the Metro Top 10
The Eagles crushed Buffalo in their season-opener with a smashing running attack. Elsewhere in the rankings, speed was an attribute that made a difference in Week 1.
South Metro
Under plan, Burnsville property owners would be able to choose where some tax dollars go
The city is working to implement "participatory budgeting," which allows residents to vote on spending for some public projects.
Business
TreeHouse Foods sells snack bar business, Lakeville plant for $63 million
John B. Sanfilippo & Son will take over the million-square-foot facility, TreeHouse Foods' only remaining manufacturing plant in Minnesota.
High Schools
High school volleyball rankings show a bit of movement but promise more
No. 2 Lakeville North will take on No. 4 East Ridge on Wednesday as the highest-ranked teams test each other.
Local
It's the first day of school for most Minnesota students. Here's what to expect.
More than 800,000 kids are back in the classroom as free meals and new school safety initiatives kick in.
Variety
What to name your baby or your dog? Apple Valley consultant can help
Steph Coffield charges $50 to $600 for a customized list of names of anything needing naming.
High Schools
Prep Athletes of the Week: Eden Prairie's soccer star has hot start
On a defense-focused boys soccer team, Ryan Donohue produced seven of the eight goals in a 3-0 start to the season for the Eagles.
Local
As Minnesota kids go back to class, school choice pushes districts to up their marketing strategy
Public school enrollment in the state has stalled in recent years as more families opt for private schools or homeschooling.
Local
Hastings man killed, 4 other people hurt in head-on crash in Dakota County
Three Minneapolis residents and a California man were hospitalized with noncritical injuries, the State Patrol said.
Politics
Regional Planned Parenthood leader resigns from Minnesota Legislature
A state representative from Mendota Heights since 2019, Ruth Richardson quietly resigned her House seat Friday without further explanation.
Obituaries
Dale Schenian, 'larger than life' businessman and Canterbury Park co-founder, dies
Already a successful Twin Cities businessman when he joined the partnership that revived the Canterbury horse racing track, Schenian died on Aug. 25 at age 82.
West Metro
MnDOT worker fatally hit in construction zone in Plymouth was Belle Plaine firefighter
An investigation into the crash continues.
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