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Blue Zones project helped Albert Lea, Minn., find the benefits of walking
The town stepped up to the task by adopting a community wellness plan
Minnesota Child Victims Act continues to rock Catholic Church
Fallout continues to jolt Catholic institutions across Minnesota as a law permitting lawsuits for older claims of clergy sex abuse marks its second anniversary.
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Memorial Day weekend could see most road trips in years
Summer starts with Memorial Day weekend, and this year more of us will be going places.
May 23: Mpls. day care center accused of illegally billing state program
Surveillance of the day care, which was raided last week by federal and state investigators, detected wide discrepancies between hours billed and services provided.
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Attorney for ISIL suspect: Feds waving 'bloody flag of terrorism'
After federal court hearing, judge ordered the Minneapolis man to remain in custody.
Minnesota pilot project offers free ride to technical college
Program falls short of free community college for all, but backers hope it's a start.
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GALLERY: Supporting terrorism suspects to remain in custody
In the most contentious and politicized hearing since a group of Twin Cities men were charged with plotting to leave the country to fight alongside terrorists in Syria, both sides hashed out in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis whether Abdirahman Yasin Daud, 21, should be released before he stands trial on charges of supporting terrorists.
Dayton signs new laws for child protection reforms
The governor also approved $52 million to hire more workers and boost services for abused kids.
Minnesotans enjoying low gas prices – on crumbly roads, bridges
Lawmakers can't reach a deal to fund repairs, and taxpayers seem happy to keep paying less.
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Five years in prison for shooter in 2014 St. Paul killing
Ibrahim M. Abdullahi, 27, had pleaded guilty in February in Ramsey County District Court to shooting Jeffery Earl Willingham.
Father charged with abusing White Bear Lake infant nearly to death
The 1-month-old boy was revived "and will have permanent disabilities as a result of the inflicted trauma," the charges said.
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Mixed Blood Theatre launches $2.4 million gifts campaign
The Minneapolis theater launched a $2.4 million expansion campaign.
Ex-priest takes stand to deny claims he sexually abused Hastings altar boy
"I've waited 18 months for this day," said Francis Hoefgen, testifying in Dakota County District Court.
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