Minneapolis / St Paul Local News

Sat, 17 May 2008 11:46:56 GMT
Church bars severely autistic boy from mass
The priest of the small-town parish fears injuries from the teen's behavior, but autism advocates are rallying behind his parents. The boy's mother says: "I can't discipline him out of his autism, and I think that's what our priest is expecting."
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:07:47 GMT
Sharing and caring in a time of grief
When someone close dies, a program spreading in Twin Cities schools helps grieving students help each other.
Sat, 17 May 2008 12:22:45 GMT
Minneapolis OKs some green over red-light cameras
The City Council approved a $2.6 million agreement offering refunds and expungements to vehicle owners over PhotoCop. About 15,000 drivers nabbed by the photo surveillance system are affected.
Sat, 17 May 2008 04:31:20 GMT
Forciea sues ex-psychotherapist, claiming misdiagnosis
The former DFL golden boy says he was improperly prescribed an antidepressant for his bipolar disorder. He's serving time in Rochester for theft and forgery.
Sat, 17 May 2008 06:08:50 GMT
Arbitrator upholds firing absent MnDOT employee
Sat, 17 May 2008 05:36:41 GMT
Honoring a hometown hero
Students at Bloomington Oak Grove Middle School remember a 9/11 legend each year with community service projects.
Sat, 17 May 2008 04:50:05 GMT
Parts of I-394 to be closed this weekend
Sat, 17 May 2008 15:23:08 GMT
General Mills donates $500K to Red Cross for victims of earthquake in China
Sat, 17 May 2008 16:03:23 GMT
Two dead in separate crashes overnight in metro
One person died early this morning in a single-vehicle crash on I-694 at Shingle Creek Pkwy., and another last night in a two-vehicle crash on I-94 at Cedar Avenue.
Sat, 17 May 2008 05:40:55 GMT
Former Vikings trial set for child abuse charge
Former Viking Darrion Scott appears in court on child abuse charges. Scott's trial is set for July 7.