Small ponds in Minnesota prairies may save species
The shallow, unnamed ponds called oxbows are key for some of the state's most endangered critters.
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Somali parents ramp up efforts to prevent tragedies following 4-year-old boy's drowning
Nonprofits say the death highlights a broader need for more culturally-responsive services for Somali families that have children with autism.
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Something fishy in the air as corpse flower blooms at Gustavus Adolphus College
The flower, which uses its rotten scent to attract flies, beetles and other insects, only opens for a few hours before the smell fades.
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Minnesota's urban core has boomed. But now momentum is shifting back to the suburbs.
New population estimates show slowed growth for the region and faster growth in farther-out suburbs.
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Two new 'COP Houses' to open in St. Cloud
"We've talked about replicating it in all neighborhoods," said St. Cloud Mayor Dave Kleis.
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Why did Minneapolis bury Bassett Creek?
The waterway was used as an industrial dumping ditch. Then city leaders tunneled it out of sight.
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Brooks: Are we there yet? Minnesotans debate true meaning of 'up north'
What Minnesotans mean when they say "up north" becomes fodder for social media skirmish over where to draw the line.
Everything to know about the U.S. Olympic gymnastic trials in Mpls.
Simone Biles, Suni Lee and more of the biggest names in gymnastics are coming to town. Here is everything you need to know from the schedule of events, who is competing, plus how to get tickets or watch from home.
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Prison spared for east-central Minnesota man whose 3-year-old son found gun, fatally shot himself
Roy D. Pauza-Moore said he was playing video games when his son found the gun, according to prosecutors.
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One-room schoolhouse in Champlin added to list of historic landmarks
The Dunning School on W. River Road operated from 1876 to 1947.
Wait four days for one day in Target Field? Finalists say yes, please.
The state championship games were postponed until Friday, but the plan to keep them in the Twin Cities' premier ballpark satisfied participants.
Unknown shooter hits Carver County family's dog with fatal gunfire
A caller to 911 said a family member was walking the dog to the end of the drive and lost sight of the pet, the Sheriff's Office said.
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Once 'credibly accused' Duluth priest wins fight to return to church, retires weeks later
The Rev. William C. Graham briefly returned to his old church, but not everyone was happy to see him.
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5-year-old pulled from Edina apartment pool has died
The boy survived for six days at Children's Minnesota hospital before he died.
35-year-old man shot and killed in north Minneapolis ID'd
Police have yet to make an arrest in the killing of Derek Burgess of Minneapolis.
Search is on for Minnesotan who went missing while kayaking with friend in national park in Wyoming
The friend lost sight of the St. Paul man in the midst of high winds on water with a temperature of less than 45 degrees, park officials said.
Searchers struggle to remove vehicle submerged in Minnesota River in Bloomington
Bystanders saw the vehicle enter the Minnesota River on Sunday evening in Bloomington, and searchers know where it is, but a strong current is challenging efforts to pull it from the water.
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Flood watch issued for much of Minnesota as heavy rain expected
Some areas of the state could receive more than 6 inches of rain by the weekend, the Weather Service says.
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They paid for dental implants that were never completed. Then their Woodbury dentist closed his doors.
Marko Kamel of Woodbury Dental Arts lost his Minnesota dental license after reports of "demonstrated incompetence" in providing dental implant procedures — and patients say they lost tens of thousands of dollars for dental work that was never performed.
Minnesota emergency dispatcher drowns while whitewater rafting on fast-moving river in Canada
Linda Lee Day worked in law enforcement in Morrison County since 2008.
Rain delay, indeed: Baseball state title games will wait until Friday.
The finals won't have to leave Target Field after all. The MSHSL decided to hold off until the Twins leave town.
2 people on motorcycle killed in collision south of St. Cloud
Neither was wearing a helmet, the State Patrol said.
Bipartisan group takes credit for spiking sports betting in 2024 Minnesota Legislature
State senators say they were prepared to filibuster on final night to stop the bill, and will come back stronger next year.
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'What we have is not working': MnDOT plans changes for University Avenue in northeast Minneapolis
The project, which would shrink the thoroughfare from four lanes to three, is in the design phase with construction pegged for 2027.
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Brooklyn Park City Council member vows action after being censured
Maria Tran was censured June 10 for violating the city's Code of Conduct for elected officials and Respectful Workplace policy.
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Woman found seriously wounded at south Minneapolis homeless encampment
The woman was found in a nearby homeless encampment. There have been no arrests.
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Tolkkinen: A Pipestone father and his Army son share a Father's Day call
A Pipestone father and his Army son share an early Father's Day video call.
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