An infamous heist put this North Woods town in the global spotlight. Nervous breakdowns and Hollywood deals ensued.
The reporter who dug up the dirt, the museum head who took the heat and the community forever changed by the ruby slipper theft.
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Body camera video shows Minnetonka man repeatedly shooting at deputies before dying in firefight
"Suspect is down in the yard, he was firing at us again, we are giving him commands at this time," one deputy said.
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Oakdale issues warning after coyote attacks dog in nature preserve
No people have been hurt, officials said.
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A Minnesota sailor killed at Pearl Harbor to come home, 83 years later
William F. Gusie, 19, was aboard the Oklahoma when it was torpedoed and sunk
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Minneapolis teachers union to vote on strike authorization
Members of the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers will vote Thursday and Friday on whether to walk out if a contract agreement can't be reached.
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8 months in jail for Blaine man who caused 120-mph crash hours after he was caught speeding
A judge set aside a sentence of 1½ years in favor of jail time and put the man on probation for five years.
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Lack of volunteers forcing longtime Golden Valley Braille service to close
Volunteer Braille Services, a 56-year-old nonprofit based in Golden Valley that transcribes written materials into Braille, will close May 31.
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Minneapolis schools, teachers reach tentative agreement to avert strike
Details will be released after teachers vote to ratify the agreement, district officials said. The district's support staff is
Men knock woman down and steal her dog during walk, St. Paul police say
The attack occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday in St. Paul's Payne-Phalen neighborhood. The bulldog/terrier mix is still missing.
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Minneapolis reaches $150k settlement with eyewitness of George Floyd's murder
Donald Williams, a former MMA fighter, has several criminal cases pending himself.
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He grew up legally in Minnesota, but immigration law gap may one day force student to leave
The conundrum illustrates the obstacles many legal immigrants face seeking a path to long-term stability in the United States
911 transcript gives more detail of Sen. Mitchell's alleged burglary
A caller now identified as Mitchell's stepmother told a dispatcher she "tripped over" a person who was on the floor next to her bed. That person was later identified as the DFL senator.
U.S. Bank Stadium gets new executive director
Ed Kroics has worked at the stadium for operator ASM since 2016
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New police chief in Columbia Heights will start work Friday
Matt Markham, 49, will take over for Lenny Austin, who is retiring.
Immigrant workers sue Minnesota vegetable farm for shorted pay, 'deplorable' conditions
Workers claim Svihel Vegetable Farm violated federal human trafficking law; the farm calls the suit "baseless."
Lotto America player in Minnesota hits $3.1M jackpot
The winning ticket was bought at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
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Star Tribune adds Kavita Kumar, Melissa Wind to news organization's leadership
Kumar is the news organization's new community engagement director. Wind is its first head of philanthropic partnerships.
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6 Edina residents explain why they're running for the Hennepin County Board
A special primary April 30 will narrow the field from six to two before a special election May 14; they'll represent a district that includes Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Wayzata and other west metro communities.
Edina sophomore two-sport standout on recruiting: 'Gotten a little busy'
Mason West quarterbacked the Hornets to the Class 6A football final and starred on the school's state-title winning hockey team. The 6-6 standout also wants you to know about how he sees himself.
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Minneapolis Farmers Market pares back hours for 2024 season
The market, which ran daily from May to October last year, will be open Wednesday through Sunday.
Anoka County extends search for county administrator
Applicants can apply until May 3 for the county's top administrative position.
Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show
The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
Daughter sues St. Paul, two officers in Yia Xiong's killing
The lawsuit accuses the two officers and the city of negligence in the death of the Hmong immigrant and war veteran.
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Showdown over DEI issues won't lead to Anoka-Hennepin shutdown, superintendent says
One member of a conservative bloc that objected to DEI policies now says he will approve a budget in June. But the district still has to work through several diversity concerns.
Minnesota Senate GOP files ethics complaint against Sen. Nicole Mitchell
Republicans moved to expedite a hearing on their ethics complaint after the Woodbury DFLer was charged with burglary, but the motion failed in a tie vote.
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Charge: Driver going 77 mph ran red light, fatally hit man crossing St. Paul street and kept going
Court records show a state trooper clocked the driver at 90 mph four months earlier on Interstate 694 in New Brighton.
High school archer focuses on target: another national championship
Princeton sophomore Brodie Ellavsky, ranked third in the U.S. in the National Archery in the Schools Program, is aiming for a title this week.
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