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Booya contest in South St. Paul is losing its longtime organizer
Walter Books, who christened South St. Paul the "booya capital of the world," is stepping down.
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Calif. priest charged with sexual misconduct with Twin Cities woman
He's accused of having had sexual contact with a woman while conducting a private mass at her home in Mendota Heights.
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Twin Cities airport in pursuit of throne as 'America's Best Bathroom'
Online voting started Tuesday, with 10 public bathrooms in the running nationwide. In 2013, the bathroom at the Varsity Theater in Dinkytown came away with top honors.
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Dog survives six months alone in Eagan woods
"I assumed it was a coyote that caught up with its pack or a dog that was killed," an Eagan animal control officer said.
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Minnesota Legislature candidate charged with felony domestic assault
Bradly Gerten, the GOP candidate for House District 51A, is accused of assault in his home.
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WWII smokestacks from Rosemount gunpowder plant will come down
Gunpowder plant ruins stood for decades at U research site.
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Students killed in Friday's domestic shooting identified by Richfield district
The Richfield district has identified two students and their mother shot Friday in Minneapolis.
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Second District U.S. House race is among most watched in the country
DFL is hoping to flip seat held by retiring Rep. John Kline.
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New silo logo gives fresh look to Jonathan Association in Chaska
Once deemed a futuristic new community, the Jonathan Association moves into the 21st century with a fresh new design for its landmark.
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Renaissance Festival's last weekend
The closing weekend for the Minnesota Renaissance Festival saw near perfect weather Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Shakopee, MN.
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Are zoos still relevant? No need to justify captivity, Minnesota Zoo exec says
At a talk, Kevin Willis, Minnesota Zoo's vice president for biological programs, made the case that there are plenty of reasons for zoos to exist and for animals to live in them.
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Gov. Dayton expected to attend fundraiser for vandalized Shakopee daycare
Police say they have "a strong lead" in their investigation of burglary, theft and damage at Al Huda Child Daycare Center.
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