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Orange Line bus rapid transit awarded $74M from federal government
The federal financial boost caps the resuscitation of the line between Minneapolis and Burnsville.
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3-6 months in jail for distracted driver who killed one, hurt others in Dakota County
Motorist told authorities "she had the phone on speakerphone but was holding it while talking," according to the charges.
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Driver strays over centerline near Waseca, dies in crash with truck
The truck's driver was not hurt.
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Metro police blotter, Nov. 25
An overview of police activity.
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Minnesota schools embrace hands-on learning with 'makerspaces'
That's a place for creativity and hands-on learning, and it's increasingly becoming a part of school buildings, classrooms and courses.
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At Minnesota State campuses, a push to team up with employers
New campus tours showcase ways to address workforce shortages as the system seeks more funding.
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Amazon, East African workers at odds over conditions at Shakopee center
A group representing Somali staffers plans to protest what it says are unfair conditions at a Shakopee facility.
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Ex-West St. Paul city manager sues his former employer alleging defamation
Matt Fulton alleges a council member's negative comments violated a separation agreement.
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Apple Valley fire chief resigned over sexual relationship with lower-ranking employee
The city determined Nealon Thompson had engaged in repeated sexual contact with a lower-ranking city employee, according to city records.
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South St. Paul district cancels classes after threat phoned in to police
"Credibility of threat" remains uncertain, a notice from the district read.
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Lakeville man sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for precious-metals scam
David Thomas Rougier used $835,000 in clients' money for personal expenses.
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Body of Goodhue man found in Utah reservoir
Authorities believe he drowned and are still looking for his girlfriend.
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Ex-Shakopee superintendent pleads guilty to felony theft, embezzlement
Rod Thompson's plea calls for two years in prison and restitution.
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Missing toddler found and with mother, West St. Paul police say
The 21-month-old had last been seen with her father on Wednesday night.
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Loss of garbage leaves Burnsville in a financial fix
City officials are scrambling after firm diverts trash, landfill fees.
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Bloomington man charged after striking Savage police squad
Officer Alex Casey was not seriously hurt in the crash Monday on Hwy. 13
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Richfield woman dies a week after wreck on Hwy. 13 in Savage
The crash occurred Nov. 4 at Quentin Avenue.
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Charges pending for driver who struck Savage police squad car
Officer Alex Casey was helping a motorist on Hwy. 13 when his squad was hit.
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Alorica to add 300 call center jobs in Mendota Heights, hike base hourly pay by $2
Company also plans to add 300 jobs at its Mendota Heights facility.
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