Modern faith
New Age religion Eckankar makes its home in Chanhassen
The religion's tenets — soul travel, reincarnation and the significance of dreams — might seem odd or otherworldly. But the campus has quietly become part of Chanhassen's fabric.
Taking a cue from Paris, love locks onto Hastings bridge
Young friends and couples are latching on to the European trend.
Tired of waiting at busiest stoplights? Someone's gauging your pain
Inventory of major roads with stoppages is meant to create priorities for future spending as money becomes available.
Man gets more than 13 years for death of Danielle Jelinek
Aaron Schnagl claimed at his sentencing Friday morning that he didn't receive a fair trial.
Brooklyn Park, Columbia Heights open new libraries
Modernizing the facilities was the aim at both sites.
4-H science challenge cultivates young agricultural leaders
Contest encourages kids to find real-world agriculture solutions.
Proposal to cut Jordan's 'Cops in Schools' stirs safety debate
The City Council scales back the program, which received national media attention after the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre, amid debate over police vs. resource officers.
A flurry of meetings, events and handshaking on Chief Axtell's first day
Todd Axtell is already making changes to put more emphasis on outreach.
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Twin Cities nurses' union asks regulators to investigate allegations of poor care during strike
Union says replacement nurses have affected care; Allina says claims so far are without merit.
Minnesota steps up drunken-boating patrols ahead of July 4th
Extra enforcement is planned as July 4th weekend approaches.
Ex-student pleads guilty to assaulting Minneapolis school principal
The school leader suffered a concussion and head trauma from the attack.
Statewide effort boosts sex trafficking prosecutions
More than 1,700 officers in 33 cities have been trained in the effort.
Judge will weigh arguments in dispute over Stillwater bond referendum
Parent says district misled voters in 2015, but district says vote to close schools was a separate action.
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Test page for git issues 3995
When the hero override has content, the related items logic, which prints related items down the left side of the story body, assumes the first item in the related items array has been printed to the hero and it starts the related items count at 2. If there's content in the hero override, then the count should start at 2.
Like your car? Then you'll like development happening around Southdale
Southdale is one example of evolving suburban design that accommodates cars, rather than trying to banish them.
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