U.S. DOJ civil rights office launches investigation into Minnesota over diversity hiring policy The department honed in on a new policy set to go into effect by the Department of Human Services requiring managers to provide justification for hiring a non-diverse candidates in underrepresented positions. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local .. startribune-com / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Falcon Heights passes on buying University of Minnesota golf course The small city had an opportunity to buy the property that's a prime target for development, but declined because of the expected high cost. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local .. startribune-com / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Ramsey County investigates after housing directors open business caring for the homeless in a hotel Brooklyn Center revoked a hotel's license because it hosted the medical respite facility. The operators, who are county housing directors, appealed. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local .. startribune-com / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Minneapolis City Council hikes price of e-cigarettes to $25 minimum Building on recent cigarette price increases, officials are now targeting youth vaping. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local .. startribune-com / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Gun makers lose appeal of New York law that could make them liable for shootings A federal appeals court has upheld a New York law holding gun manufacturers potentially liable when their weapons are used in deadly shootings ... abcnews.com abcnews.com / feeds abcnews-com-usheadlines / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Suspect on run is charged with stabbing man, leaving him to die on Twin Cities sidewalk Police said they are concerned that the suspect could be fleeing to Mexico. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
What to know -- and what isn't known yet -- about US tax deductions for tips and overtime pay Millions of U.S. workers who earn tips and overtime pay may be eligible for a federal tax break when they file their 2025 income taxes next year ... abcnews.com abcnews.com / feeds abcnews-com-usheadlines / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Family IDs man fatally shot while riding scooter in Minneapolis over July 4th weekend Police have announced no arrests in connection with the late-night gunfire. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
Former star on Gophers back-to-back NCAA title hockey teams strikes plea deal for 4th DWI The plea agreement spares the hockey standout prison time. startribune.com startribune.com / feeds startribune-com-local .. startribune-com / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share
6 firefighters suffer minor injuries in a building fire in New Jersey Six firefighters have suffered minor injuries in a fire that partially collapsed a three-story building in Jersey City ... abcnews.com abcnews.com / feeds abcnews-com-usheadlines / / #news / / 1 day 1d Share