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Minnesota jurisdictions struggle over how many deer are enough
Sickly animals raise questions about culling as DNR studies issue.
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Surdyk's would pay more but close for fewer days under deal
Under a new proposed deal with the city, Jim Surdyk would pay a $50,000 fine and Surdyk's Liquor in northeast Minneapolis would close on three Sundays in July.
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Forest Lake expected to pass contract to keep local police force
Move would overturn vote that led to protests by residents, students.
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South metro to host metro-wide Pow Wow event for graduating seniors
May 20 event aims to bring native culture to both students and community members.
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Amber Alert canceled in Bloomington after suspect and baby found
"Child and suspect have been located. Child is safe," Bloomington police tweeted about 15 minutes after the Amber Alert was declared by the state Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
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6 years for unlicensed motorcyclist who killed Army vet in Scott County
The defendant has a long history of traffic violations; his license was revoked at the time of the crash.
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Rosemount woman charged with using grad party fund for sex toy account
The total amount of money stolen topped $8,700, authorities said.
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St. Olaf: Racist note that spurred student protests was 'fabricated'
The college president made the revelation after first not disclosing the validity of the note but saying its author had confessed.
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Belle Plaine father gets 17-year sentence for abusive death of infant son
Prosecutors say the man wrapped the baby tightly in a blanket until the boy could no longer breathe.
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St. Thomas Academy teacher fired; police investigating text messages to students
Allegations of inappropriate conduct included text messages.
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Forklift tips over, kills Menards employee in Burnsville
The incident occurred Friday, and the victim died the same day from injuries to his chest.
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Burnsville man charged with attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing girlfriend with scissors
Dakota County prosecutors say Terrell James Pleasant, 40, stabbed the 42-year-old victim at least 10 times.
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From toilet water to tap water? Minn. considers wastewater reuse
State and regional officials are looking for ways to squeeze more out of the water that spins down our drains.
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Ex-Gov. Pawlenty talks tech, not politics, but speculation only grows
Former Gov. Tim Pawlenty, now a highly paid lobbyist, says he's retired from politics. But his recent speech to the Dakota County Chamber of Commerce laid the groundwork for a return to public life if he decides to do so.
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Rescued puma joins Minnesota Zoo's other big cats
The debut comes six months after the orphan was rescued outside Port Angeles, Wash.
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