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At rally, Trump touts economy, ability to win Minnesota in 2020
President Donald Trump hailed the impact of his deregulatory policies and steel tariffs Wednesday, and predicted he would win Minnesota when he runs for re-election in two years.
As need rises, Minnesota schools step up summer food outreach
While the number of students qualifying for federally funded free and reduced price meals has risen statewide, many still go without the extra help during summer vacation.
Hazel Dicken-Garcia, longtime University of Minnesota journalism professor who helped shape the study of media history, dies
Hazel Dicken-Garcia’s impact in life is measured in the hundreds of former students who now fill newsrooms and university lecture halls nationwide.
Quarry Park near St. Cloud celebrates 20 years this month as it grows in popularity
It draws an estimated 150,000 visitors each year, a turnout that keeps growing.
Anoka-Hennepin, Minnesota's largest school district, begins work on its biggest construction project ever
Voters approved $249 million to expand or renovate all of the district's schools.
Hopkins superintendent makes history
The first woman and person of color leading the west metro school district, Rhoda Mhiripiri-Reed is part of a changing face of leadership serving a student body that is increasingly diverse, too.
As boating season kicks off, new state law kicks in
Sophia's Law, which requires CO detectors on some boats, took effect May 1.
Edina teachers, school board report threats amid tensions
School board Chairman Leny Wallen-Friedman apologized and said he failed to back up teachers.
Wayzata school leaders vote to change boundaries
500-plus students will switch schools in a plan the Wayzata school board approved Monday night. The changes won't take effect until fall 2019.
Dayton takes pitch for school aid to Minn. classrooms
The governor's $138 million plan may be a long shot since GOP lawmakers aren't backing it.
Twin Cities school districts reshuffle boundaries amid growth
From Anoka-Hennepin to Wayzata, crowded districts drawing new borders.
St. Cloud café finds Warner Bros. doesn't want 'Friends' like them
Company tells Central Perk to drop the name and lose the orange couch.
Twin Cities schools boost mental health programs after student deaths
Rocked by suicides and violence, students spearhead a quest for more resources.
Stearns County park to open its first indoor archery range
A central Minnesota park is looking to tap into the growing popularity of archery by opening its first indoor archery range with hopes that it will become a regional attraction.
Big shortfalls mean Twin Cities schools cut teacher, staff jobs
Metro school districts face a combined shortfall of more than $100 million.
In the aftermath of U.S. school shootings, Hastings High School students learn how to stop bleeding in metro's first trauma class
In an era bedeviled by school shootings, trauma training enters more classrooms.
St. Cloud mayor launches mobile bus to bring meetings right to neighborhoods
St. Cloud's mayor is taking his weekly town hall meetings on the road, launching a "mobile town hall" bus that he will drive around the…
Breckenridge father charged in death of 3-year-old son
Couple had blamed 2-year-old for causing bruises to 3-year-old who later died, the charges say.
Minn. students rally for gun control on 19th anniversary of Columbine
Hundreds converge on State Capitol for second gun-control rally in a month
WWII mystery, letter helped a Minnesota class learn history firsthand
Letter from anguished mom led Glencoe eighth-graders deep into history.
The 'sandwich man' is on a mission to feed Minneapolis' homeless
Allan Law hopes to hand out 1 million sandwiches this year to people in need, at all hours of the day or night.
Breckenridge police investigate killing of 3-year-old in Wilkin County
The boy died of blunt force trauma, but what made those injuries is not yet known, officials said. No arrests have been made.
Former Rocori superintendent charged with indecent exposure in St. Cloud, Waite Park gas stations
Scott Staska resigned from his job earlier this month.
Minnesota's microdistillery trend is heading north after Brainerd OKs rules for cocktail rooms
Like the state's brewery boom, distilleries have popped up across the Twin Cities. But they have been less numerous outside of the metro area.
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Bad news for boaters: Ice-outs on Minnesota lakes behind schedule
No lakes have yet recorded ice-out so far, making for an unusually late season.
Full-page ad calls out Paulsen, Lewis, Emmer and Peterson on gun control measures, NRA donations
It's unclear who exactly is behind the group "Listen to the Children."
Stillwater artist Virginia Lovness, who realized dream of building Wright-designed house, dies at 93
The fashionable, flamboyant Virginia Lovness captivated Frank Lloyd Wright one day in 1955 and he agreed to design her house — one of 12 buildings he did in Minnesota — that she then built by hand. Virginia Lovness, 93, of Stillwater, died Feb. 16.
School districts from Osseo to Apple Valley seeking leaders
In the CEO-like role, superintendents face responsibilities ranging from referendum requests to addressing the growing number of school threats.
Minneapolis schools brace for cuts as district tackles $33 million budget deficit
Some parents and teachers express outrage at proposed cuts.
Ad confronts Minn. congressional delegation on gun control, NRA donations
In a full-page ad, a mysterious group called out Minnesota’s congressional delegation on gun control measures and on donations from the National Rifle Association. The…
Heavy snow for southern Minn., but false alarm for most of metro
The Twin Cities area is only expected to get a dusting or up to 2 inches of snowfall overnight.
Metro school to remove Indian emblem from gym 24 years after changing nickname
The decision isn't popular with all in the community.
More criminal charges filed against Lakeville principal charged with stalking, burglary
His next court date in Dakota County is May 31.
Minnesota pro-gun students are sitting out school walkouts
Some students reject protests and back Second Amendment.
As threats surge after Fla. shooting, Minnesota schools take no chances
Many are facing the problems for the first time, and it's putting communities on edge.
Partnership between Minneapolis yoga studio and nonprofit brings yoga, mindfulness skills to teens on probation
Instead of going to the county's secure detention center or the Home School, boys on probation attend the reporting centers and are tutored, participate in activities and learn about conflict resolution.
Minnehaha Academy unveils designs for rebuilding campus destroyed in deadly gas explosion
Modern additions to replace buildings damaged in deadly 2017 gas explosion.
Blue Earth County diversion program pairs police with social workers
Blue Earth County diversion program pairs police with social workers.
Minority students and those with disabilities disproportionately suspended, study finds
Students of color, disabled more likely to be suspended or expelled.
Brainerd man charged with poisoning baby with antifreeze fluid
The infant girl survived and is now in foster care.
Go fly a kite on ice on Lake Mille Lacs
Snowkiting is a growing sport across Minnesota's 10,000 lakes
More busts along I-94 suggest pot coming from legal states
The busts, surprising in their worth, have some authorities wondering whether the I-94 corridor that slices through the heart of both states and Wisconsin is becoming a major pipeline for marijuana and other drugs.
Brainerd pushes ahead with plan to revitalize river, downtown
It's part of a statewide trend in revamping access and amenities to the Mississippi River.
New St. Paul city attorney sues DFL legislator for defamation, 'innuendos'
Lyndsey Olson alleged in a court document that state Rep. John Lesch smeared her professional reputation in a letter to the mayor.
Minnesota incident included in 2018 U.S. school-shooting total shouldn't be, police official says
Cmdr. Dave Kvam said school shootings should be defined as deadly, intentional criminal acts in talking about officer's gun that discharged.
Authorities in northern Minnesota searching for pregnant woman missing since Feb. 2
Kara Blevins, 27, was last seen in the town of Akeley. Investigators have yet to find evidence of a crime.
Super Bowl visitors leave some Minnesota Nice along with winter gear
Parkas piled up, thanks to last-minute collection.
St. Paul boy dies after hitting tree while sledding at Scout camp
Simon Caquelin hit a tree while sledding at a Boy Scout camp last week. After 10 days in the hospital, he died Monday.
Minnesota communities are considering resolutions that affirm they are welcoming to all
City councils in Willmar and St. Joseph are expected to discuss resolutions Monday. The measures don't change policy but are considered symbolic.
NFL officials, players discuss taking a knee, racial equality in sports
More than 200 people attended the third annual Super Bowl Town Hall held by the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality.
Where did the homeless go in Minneapolis during Super Bowl week?
Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis has opened up space. And over the weekend shelters will extend opening times.
Hennepin County staffer helps lead Super Bowl committee cracking down on sex trafficking
Committee hopes Twin Cities' response can be a model for future games.
Colorado hot springs draw crowds year-round to Steamboat Springs
In this Rocky Mountain town, natural hot springs keep things steamy year-round.
Sauk Centre pilot killed in small-plane crash in Stearns County
Authorities found the wreckage of the plane Wednesday in a Stearns County farm field hasn't yet been identified.
For Vikings fans, defeat is familiar ending to 'miracle' season
The Eagles fans lived up to their reputation — pelting Vikings fans with beers before the game and doing the same to the team bus as it prepared to head to the airport.
Want to watch the game with a crowd? On a lake? With a Skol drum? Here's where
As the Vikings travel to Philadelphia to take on the host Eagles in Sunday's NFC title game, some Minnesota fans opt for collective celebration.
Marilyn Brooke Goffstein, children's book author and artist, dies at 77
The author of some 30 books kept writing and telling stories until she died on her 77th birthday.
Mohamed now among most popular baby boy names in St. Cloud, reflecting area's diversity
The St. Cloud Hospital also recorded a recent record number of babies born there in 2017.
Alexandria couple die in first fatal fire in Minnesota in 2018
The mobile home didn't have smoke detectors.
State boating deaths slow, but distracted driving leads to surge in accidents
Officials say apps, GPS take drivers' eyes off the water.
St. Cloud, Duluth add homeless teen programs
Of the state's homeless youth, 40 percent live outside the metro
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New task force to help Stearns County crack down on sex trafficking
A two-year state grant will enable the task force to work full time on sex trafficking crimes.
State's liquor stores toast Christmas Eve opening
Melissa Surdyk arrived at her family's Minneapolis store to find an unusual scene for Christmas Eve: 35 people standing outside in the 20-degree morning, waiting…
"Ojibway Netflix" app launched as part of effort to revive American Indian languages in Minnesota
The streaming service was launched this month by a Winnipeg-based company.
Cow on the run is detained by Stearns County, then reunited with owner
The cow may have traveled more than 20 miles.
For many Minnesotans, Franken news brings resignation and melancholy
Moments after Al Franken stood on the U.S. Senate floor and announced his resignation Thursday, a red-eyed staffer answered the senator’s locked St. Paul office…
Mayo Clinc launches gift registry to support sex trafficking victims
The registry accepting donations of items to support sex trafficking victims in Minnesota is one of many new initiatives before the Super Bowl.
Hungry Hippie Hostel outside Grand Marais satiates North Shore travelers
This renovated horse barn has become a hot spot in its new life, drawing visitors from all over the world.
Cold Spring honors police officer Tom Decker five years after fatal shooting outside bar
Five years after the shooting of police officer Thomas Decker, the community of Cold Spring, Minn., paused to remember the incident and pay respects to the man who lost his life.
Stearns County deputies are latest in Minnesota to train in de-escalating mental health calls
Last month, 12 of the department's 41 deputies learned about different types of mental illness and acted out role-playing scenarios.
Blue Earth seeks answers after 4 teens are charged in attack on teammate
Among the questions: What prompted the beating last month and why did it take so long to be investigated?
Amid "public safety crisis," Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe holds rally to protest impasse with county
Monday's rally came days after the Mille Lacs Band sued Mille Lacs County over a policing agreement.
More Minn. sex trafficking victims are getting help
That could be a sign of more awareness and services.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe sues county over policing dispute
Talks have deadlocked and Dayton's attempt to intervene failed.
Father of St. Cloud 3-year-old who shot himself is arrested in Montana
The father, a felon, wasn't allowed to own a gun.
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