Weekend traffic: Vikings training kicks off, I-35W closes but Hwy. 100 is open
After getting a look at the Vikings' new stadium last week, fans will get their first look at the team as training camp kicks off in Mankato. But getting there won't be easy. Highway 169 is closed between St. Peter and Mankato, so drivers will have to use Nicollet County Road 13, Hwy. 99 or Hwy 22 as an alternate routes.
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More and more Minnesota students are opting out of standardized tests
The trend is especially pronounced in Minneapolis high schools and raises questions about accuracy of test scores.
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Mpls. council should block $15 wage vote, city attorney says
In a written opinion, Susan Segal said the proposal does not meet legal standards to be considered by voters this November.
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Edina residents object to winter sports 'theme park' at Braemar
Some residents in Edina's Braemar neighborhood say city is fast-tracking $3 million project with little input.
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St. Paul police: 17-year-old shot to death near Crosby Farm Regional Park
Police say the shooting occurred about 9:45 p.m. at a house in the Highland Park neighborhood. No arrests have been made.
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Surveillance photos show man who stole Maris awards from Fargo museum
The suspect at a Fargo mall appears to be wearing a police-style uniform while clutching the stolen items.
Freeway Landfill in Burnsville will enter Superfund program after all
State and landowner have disagreed on who should clean up closed Burnsville site.
Judge rejects bid to tap parishes, schools in archdiocese bankruptcy
Victims' attorney Jeff Anderson slams ruling, promises to appeal.
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CTIB: The little-known board that influences Twin Cities transit
The board is fractured by possible defections and criticism that call into question the metro area's blueprint for transit — and how to fund it.
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Judge says he might allow cameras in Prince estate proceedings
A group of media organizations is pushing for increased access to court hearings and documents involving the late megastar's multi-million-dollar estate.
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11-year-old boy crashes utility vehicle in NW Minnesota; 9 kids hurt
He and eight other kids hurt after utility vehicle tipped.
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Charges: Parking rift sparked shooting death behind Winona bar
A handgun was recovered from the apartment of the man charged in the drive-by shooting.
Judge says he may allow cameras in Prince estate proceedings
A Minnesota judge overseeing Prince's estate said Thursday he'll consider allowing cameras in court on a hearing-by-hearing basis, but broader questions of access into business dealings of the late superstar's entertainment empire — and the many potential heirs claiming a stake to it — will have to wait.
Minneapolis asks public for input on equity in street paving spending
Session will ask for how non-public works criteria should be applied to develop a fair paving program
Minneapolis sets expanded goals for diversifying its workforce
City officials will work to add more women, people of color as employees.
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Lawyer suspended over drunken stabbing at Manny's bar
Michael Riehm can reapply for his license in 5 years; he's already has been convicted of a felony.
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