Debate over whether to divest from Israel dominates University of Minnesota regents meeting
Pro-Palestinian student activists are urging the U to cut ties with companies in response to the war between Israel and Hamas, while some Jewish organizations have called boycotts discriminatory.
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Body camera footage shows woman pointing gun at St. Paul officers before they return fire
Pepsi Lee Heinl, 41, died of gunshot wounds after a "suicide in progress" call.
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New ownership, management coming to troubled Bii Di Gain senior apartments
Elders living in the Minneapolis housing complex have been protesting in recent months, accusing management of failing to perform maintenance.
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Nonprofit group wants to transform an empty Blaine building into Islamic school and mosque
The East Blaine Community Center has bought the former Minnesota School of Business building overlooking I-35W. It wants the land rezoned.
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How did gambling develop into a major industry in Minnesota?
Gambling had been largely illegal in the state until half a century ago.
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Minnesota pot growers sue state, seeking to legally sell their homegrown cannabis
State constitution allows farm and garden products to be sold without licenses, they argue.
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Motorcyclist, 35, suspected of speeding dies in collision with car in Brooklyn Park
The crash occurred shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday, police said.
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Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
More proof that love of the Timberwolves runs deep in Minnesota — skin deep.
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'Highly active' northern lights displays this weekend may be largest in nearly 20 years
The Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Friday and Saturday, the first since 2005.
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'Minnesota's coming to life': Timberwolves' playoff bid has the fans excited - and ready for more
Thousands of fans swarmed downtown Minneapolis for Friday's game, which marked the team's first second-round playoff appearance since 2004.
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Cash, gold jewelry, luxury cars: FBI agent details evidence seized in Feeding Our Future case
An FBI agent testified Friday in the Feeding Our Future trial about the luxury purchases defendants bought during the alleged fraud scheme.
Latest felony charge says Myon Burrell had illicit drugs in his SUV, $60,000 in cash in his home
Burrell remains jailed in Minneapolis in lieu of $75,000 bail ahead of a court appearance Monday.
Former St. Kate's nursing dean embezzled $400K, charges say
"Little to no services" were provided, according to the charges, which allege the money was funneled to a business owned by her romantic partner.
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Neal: Hurt most by Bally-Comcast fight? Superfans like Debbie
The most-tenured of fans can't watch their Twins on TV, and that might be the best reason of all to settle this squabble. C'mon, CEOs, figure this out.
Minnesota Supreme Court: Pandemic emergency declaration OK under state law
Gov. Walz used the Emergency Management Act to declare a peacetime emergency and issue a mask mandate.
List of 32 in running for Ms. and Mr. Minnesota Golf is revealed
The awards go to the top high school senior golfers in the state, and the winners will be named June 9.
Charges: Woman embezzled $1.5M from Minneapolis marketing firm, bought $50K Rolex, trip to Europe
The federal charges detail spending on luxuries with money stolen from Little & Company.
Three softball teams make it their moment in the state rankings
Champlin Park, winner of 10 in a row, landed in Class 4A's top 10. Farmington in 4A and Red Lake Falls in 1A are new No. 1s.
Minnesota Supreme Court: Legal Marijuana Now failed to meet requirements to remain a major party
The LMN Party could qualify as a third party in the state but will lose major party ballot access in 2024.
Donald Trump's Minnesota GOP dinner is on the same day as son Barron's graduation
Former president had asked to be excused from a court appearance in his New York hush-money trial.
Flying new colors: Minnesota's redesigned state flag to make its debut at the State Capitol
The current flag will be replaced with a brand new design to mark Statehood Day on Saturday.
Nearly 11-year term in West St. Paul revenge shooting at park
"No one should have to fear for their life at a park," County Attorney Kathy Keena said.
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He fought this newspaper — and won. Dan Cohen, mainstay of Minneapolis politics for decades, dies at 87.
The former City Council president took the Star Tribune to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Here are 17 places to watch the Timberwolves playoff games in Minneapolis
The team tips off against the Denver Nuggets at 8:30 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Sunday.
Former substitute teacher at St. Paul school sought over classroom encounter with student
The criminal complaint alleges the teacher, while substitute teaching an English language learning class, had a sexual encounter with a 17-year-old student.
IVF made motherhood possible for these Minnesotans. They want to protect that for others.
After Alabama Supreme Court ruling, patients and providers worry new restrictions could emerge.
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Minnesota authorities call spike in distracted driving 'disturbing' and 'unacceptable'
Law enforcement across the state issued 5,380 citations to drivers who violated the state's hands-free law.
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- 'Highly active' northern lights displays this weekend may be largest in nearly 20 years
- Charges: Woman embezzled $1.5M from Minneapolis marketing firm, bought $50K Rolex, trip to Europe • Minneapolis
- Former St. Kate's nursing dean embezzled $400K, charges say • St. Paul
- Cash, gold jewelry, luxury cars: FBI agent details evidence seized in Feeding Our Future case
- Tattoo artist inks 'Naz Reid' on dozens of Timberwolves fans ahead of Game 3
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