Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis opens new Welcome Center
The cemetery celebrated the grand opening its new 25,000-square-foot structure.
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All aboard: Amtrak announces Borealis route from St. Paul to Chicago
One-way fares begin at $41 for the new service, which will begin May 21.
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Accused of misconduct, attorney Michael Padden argues to Supreme Court that he's been 'railroaded'
The state's lawyers responsibility board has recommended his disbarment. He called the claims "outrageous."
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Thou shalt not blend church and state, new Minnesota jail is told
Residents on tours who discovered religious quotes lining cellblock walls of the Grand Rapids facility allege First Amendment violation.
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Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
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Lawsuit questions Minneapolis' oversight of spending on violence prevention
The suit says the city used an illegal process to arbitrarily award millions of dollars.
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After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
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Northland College averts closure, will stay open with restructured model
The private school in Ashland, Wis. will offer just eight majors and "right-size" its faculty and staff.
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Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
What a Trump immigration crackdown would mean for Minnesota's economy
The state's labor shortage is among the country's more severe, with just 51 workers for every 100 open jobs.
Man killed in domestic incident in Coon Rapids, Sheriff's Office says
Jail logs show the 25-year-old suspect is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder.
U of M's interim president meets with pro-Palestinian protest leaders
UMN's Jeff Ettinger later sent an email to the groups noting a "shared understanding" the encampment would be removed, but organizers disagreed and said it would continue.
Legendary boys hockey coach Randolph loses his job
St. Thomas Academy has decided not to renew his contract because of "little things," the state's co-leader in career victories said.
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Minneapolis education support professionals file intent to strike
The education support professionals chapter did not reach a tentative agreement Wednesday and has started a 10-day countdown when they could strike.
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FBI agent reveals how the agency's massive fraud investigation began in Feeding Our Future trial
An FBI agent was the second person to testify this week in the trial for seven defendants with ties to Feeding Our Future.
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Siren test fails in Mankato area due to unknown malfunction
Blue Earth County officials said Wednesday afternoon they would conduct another test once the system is repaired.
5 things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins
The Mississippi plays a critical role as birds take their long journey.
Police ID driver who exited I-94 at 'very high rate of speed' and caused crash that injured 5 in SUV
Court filing says police suspect she was intoxicated at the time.
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Why some college students are protesting in Minnesota
Here's what to know about pro-Palestinian campus protests, which have spread across the U.S. in recent weeks.
1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
The teenagers were in a group of runners crossing Highway 61 at the crosswalk, the state patrol said.
Meet the Twin Cities' only tree-climbing brass band
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches from unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
Suspected gang member charged in fatal shooting of two men nearly 2 years ago in north Minneapolis
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man had been charged in the killings, but the case was dismissed after an investigation found video evidence to the contrary.
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Wednesday sentencing for St. Louis Park man who joined ISIS called off, to be rescheduled
Abdelhamid Al-Madioum, now 27, surrendered to Syrian forces in 2019 and has spent years providing valuable information about the inner workings of the terror group he once worked for.
Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Added info about Round 2.
The Western Conference semifinal series opens Saturday night in Denver with the start dependent on what happens in two Eastern Conference series.
Education funding bill would pay for training on literacy programs
State money could fund overtime, subs while teachers learn how to use new phonics-centric reading curriculum.
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Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy
A third officer earned a Lifesaving Award for his role in the emergency response last November.
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