Medcalf: Marvin Haynes, exonerated in 2005 Minneapolis murder, will speak at book club
Marvin Haynes spent 19 years in prison after a wrongful conviction: "Every time I talk about it, I just get emotional."
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Minnesota museum's quest to buy ruby slippers gets boost from Legacy Amendment bill
State sets aside $100,000 to put toward purchasing the stolen, then recovered, shoes from "The Wizard of Oz" for Grand Rapids museum.
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Hennepin County Board OKs sweat lodges at Plymouth corrections facility
The lodges will be built at men's and women's facilities for bimonthly ceremonies.
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Brawl erupts at Northtown Mall carnival; officer injured while intervening
One of the officers who jumped in to stop the fight suffered a concussion, police said.
Local
Meet the woman working to keep German language and culture relevant to new generations
Jeana Anderson has led St. Paul's Germanic-American Institute for 18 years.
Politics
Running Aces amends lawsuit, now claims tribal casinos violate federal law with illegal video games
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux say the lawsuit is a desperate stunt to influence legislators in the final days of the 2024 session.
Nation
Former Missouri frat member pleads guilty in hazing that caused Eden Prairie student's brain damage
A former member of a University of Missouri fraternity has pleaded guilty in the hazing of another student that caused blindness and significant brain damage.
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Minnesota legislation targets health insurers' power to block medical care, medications
House bill would prevent redundant insurance red-tape for treatment of chronic diseases. The fate of prior authorization will be decided in the session's final days.
Ellison sues real estate broker over alleged loan schemes
The lawsuit alleges that Chadwick Banken used deceptive trade practices and discriminated against Muslims.
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Developer vows to push forward on Lino Lakes mosque project even if city tries to stop it
Those for and against the proposed Madinah Lakes development spoke during Monday's City Council meeting as the city contemplates a moratorium.
Doors Open Minneapolis offers rare peek inside more than 100 buildings
This year's event, which runs Saturday and Sunday, includes 30 new venues.
Southern Minnesota man pleads guilty for role in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Paul Orta Jr., from Blue Earth, tossed aside police barricades and rushed toward a line of officers during the effort to prevent Joe Biden from being certified as the next president.
Local
What to know about the latest COVID variants, Minnesota testing, vaccines
Expert advice on masking, testing, vaccines and boosters is evolving along with coronavirus variants. Here's the latest from Minnesota and the CDC.
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High school junior golfer moves a step closer to U.S. Open
Cretin-Derham Hall's Sam Udovich was among five players who advanced from a tournament at Troy Burne. Next stop: a 36-hole qualifier June 3.
End of an era as storied Minnesota prep sports league disbands
Formed by schools southwest of the Twin Cities 65 years ago and still containing four original members, the Minnesota River Conference will dissolve when the school year ends.
Yuen: This herbal chicken soup has been nourishing Hmong moms for centuries
Fans of the traditional dish, including celebrated Minneapolis chef Diane Moua, say it's also good for hangovers or a pick-me-up.
Local
Couples sue wedding venue operator that abruptly closed but kept deposits
Circle B Wedding and Events shut down April 21 and owners have not refunded deposits, the lawsuits say.
Minnesota House delays vote on putting equal rights, abortion protections on the ballot in 2026
There's still disagreement between Democrats in the House and Senate about the language and whether it should go on the ballot this fall or in two years, and the House vote is delayed until Wednesday.
Local
New high-end Duluth development poised to change low-key neighborhood
RiverWest Duluth is a mix of housing and retail with a hotel next to the St. Louis River and at the base of Spirit Mountain.
Driver injured in collision with Blue Line light rail in Bloomington
A collision took place Monday afternoon between a Blue Line train and a vehicle in Bloomington.
Local
Authorities search for missing kayaker who left alone on a central Minnesota lake
The kayak was found about 1:15 p.m. Sunday on Nest Lake.
Local
Anglers hope to unlock the mysteries of Minnesota's oddest, oldest fish
The state's redhorse, bigmouth buffalo, gar and other rough fish have been misunderstood for more than a century.
Ex-St. Kate nursing dean used school funds for vacation getaways with boyfriend, latest charges say
Last week, the former dean of nursing was charged with stealing more than $400,000 from the school and funneling the money to her romantic companion's business.
Chief justice hails state's backload of cases returning to pre-pandemic levels
The case backlog tied to COVID-19 once stood at nearly 14,000.
Local
Air quality alert extended for Twin Cities, southern Minnesota. Here's how to stay safe.
The affected area includes the Twin Cities metro, Albert Lea, Marshall, Worthington, Rochester, Winona, Mankato and the tribal nation of Prairie Island.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Totino-Grace golfer rises from rough start
Peyton Savageau wound up with a 5-under-par 67 and the title at the Spring Lake Park Invitational, after going two over on the first five holes.
Local
Itasca County paints over jail's Ten Commandments
The commandments and other religious quotes found inside the jail divided many in the northeastern Minnesota county.
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