Teenager thrown to her death in western Wisconsin crash
The driver was heading north on Hwy. 35 near River Falls at the time of the wreck.
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Kindergarten is becoming the new first grade in Minnesota
Because of more rigorous academic expectations for kindergarten, time for play is falling by the wayside.
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Data helps local clinics save millions while improving care
By harnessing a huge database of patient records, 10 of the state's safety-net clinics have cut ER use, slowed spending and saved taxpayers millions.
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North Minneapolis churches launch peace gatherings
"Come Together" gatherings bring prayer, talk, song to North Side struggle.
Twin Cities nonprofits move forward on livable wage
Some leaders say paying a livable wage to their own employees is a moral mandate.
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'Two Kisses for Maddy' author turns wife's loss into legacy
Minnetonka native Matt Logelin was here for a benefit Saturday.
Eight St. Paul schools will get makeovers in 2017
The district provided updates on the eight projects approved by a five-year, $484 million plan this year.
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After authorities did not charge rapist, U student fought back
Abby Honold battled to make sure her rapist was held accountable. After charges weren't filed, her search for justice would prove traumatic.
Oct. 23, 2016: Bloomington hopes for a clean transition into organized trash collection
City hopes for clean transition amid lawsuit.
Two dead in six separate Anoka County heroin overdoses Saturday
A wave of heroin overdoses in just a 12-hour period Saturday in or near Anoka County left two people dead and four others taken to hospitals, one of them in critical condition.
Tiny St. Paul museum is gaining larger audience
Cabinet-size exhibit space in St. Paul seeks to spread support for the arts.
Citing 'mission creep' at Met Council, critics will seek overhaul bill in 2017
Group says reform is needed for too-big agency.
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Dakota County has second fatal crash in 24 hours
A 78-year-old woman and a 16-year-old girl died in the collisions.
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'Too many young black men are dying,' a deputy chief says at community gathering
Frank talk on police, race relations came a day before Minneapolis police announced officers in Jamar Clark shooting would not be disciplined.
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Minnesota cities share bikes freely but want them returned
Bicycle-sharing programs called a success in Willmar and Austin.
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Protest against police brutality briefly blocks 50th and France
About 75 people rallied and marched in Edina Saturday to protest police brutality, blocking a busy intersection in midafternoon. The gathering, organized around the theme of "I Am a Man," was held to address the issues of racial profiling and police violence against black men.
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