Man found fatally shot on south Minneapolis street after 8:15 a.m. call
Officers were called about 8:15 a.m. to E. 24th Street and Oakland Avenue S. on a report of a gunshot, said police spokesman John Elder.
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Distracted driving and deaths spiked last year in Minnesota
Distracted driving — whether from thumbs on a cellphone, eyes on a GPS, a hand on radio knobs — killed 74 people in Minnesota last year, a 21 percent jump from 2014.
Minneapolis police will look at whether bias played role in shooting of Muslim men
Attack on Muslim men seen as possible hate crime.
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Wayzata man resigns from Chisholm film venture amid fraud charges
Jerry Seppala resigned from Ironbound Studios Minnesota after a federal grand jury indicted him and two California men for allegedly cheating investors out of $12 million meant to finance movies. The indictment makes no mention of the Iron Range film studio space.
Ramsey County attorney launches safe-schools task force
Group to review causes of violence in the schools and recommend solutions.
State VA chooses new health care deputy commissioner
Douglas Hughes has military, business and health care experience.
Eagan's July 4 Funfest is on its last legs
50th year may be the last for the suburb's popular July 4th event.
American Refugee Committee snags John Griffith, former Target exec and civic leader, for key post
John Griffith, who left Target in 2014 as its executive vice president of property development, will lead global humanitarian operations for Minneapolis-based ARC. He will direct more than 1,600 people in 11 countries, notably Syria, Congo, Pakistan and Somalia.
Hennepin County turns to private corporations for advice on improving technology
An advisory board of three chief information officers from top corporations volunteer their time for the county, meeting with county commissioners and county officials to share their expertise for free with Minnesota's most populous county.
A year later, feds still investigating Twin Cities dentist who killed Cecil the lion
Zimbabwe, where the beloved lion was killed, passed on charges.
Chanhassen archery range closed for safety after neighbors find arrows on property
City's only outdoor archery range closed over safety concerns.
2 young men shot a block from the U; no arrests
Two young men were shot a block from the University of Minnesota late at night, and police are looking for those responsible.
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Why I drive to Wisconsin to buy the really good fireworks every summer
My favorite July 4th tradition? Trekking across the St. Croix River to stockpile some serious explosives.
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Gunflint Lodge in new hands after more than 80 years
The lodge, which has been in the Kerfoot family since 1929, was sold last week to a couple who plan to continue its traditions and the outfitting operation on Gunflint Lake, 43 miles north of Grand Marais.
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Wayzata man among 3 charged in $12M movie investing scheme
The man behind one of Minnesota's largest film studios and two California men have been indicted after the FBI said they bilked investors out of $12 million that was supposed to finance movies.
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Kenyon's social-media savvy police chief heads to the White House
Chief Sjolander's posts on police Facebook page have drawn national attention.
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Minneapolis police release final bodycam policy
Nearly 600 officers will be equipped with devices after the July 4th holiday.
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Tevlin: Homeless man reunited with therapeutic dog
Mike Heath reported that the dog, Baby, was stolen in May. Heath posted fliers all over south Minneapolis, where the dog was believed to have been taken, and showed up at the Star Tribune looking for assistance.
Advocates for $15 minimum wage rally in Mpls., turn in petitions
Mpls. officials will work to verify the signatures.
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Willmar mourns the drownings of two fourth-grade boys
Dozens of women crowded the homes of fourth-graders Ahmed Hashi and Idris Hussein, whose families live not far from one another in Willmar, to offer the families comfort and prayers.
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