Family of mentally ill man killed by Burnsville police sues city
A grand jury decided the deadly force was justified; Kong's family says he posed no threat.
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North Korean defectors recall harrowing escapes at U seminar
In searing detail, North Korean defectors told U seminar about evading police and close calls.
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Man's body found in burning car near Owatonna
The body was found in a car burning in a farm field.
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St. John's student accused of sexual assault sues school over suspension
Suit claims sex was consensual and dismissal was unfair.
Judge tosses suit challenging Minn. teacher tenure laws
A Ramsey County judge on Wednesday rejected the suit's arguments that the laws protect ineffective teachers and deprive low-income and minority students of a high-quality education.
$224K in gold, jewelry and cash stolen from St. Paul home
The homeowner told police the 100 gold bars, a diamond ring and $60,000 in cash was her life's savings, which she hid in her house because she didn't trust banks.
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Met Council approves $118 million contract for SW light-rail vehicles
The Metropolitan Council on Wednesday awarded a $118 million contract to Siemens to design 27 light-rail cars for the Southwest Light Rail Project.
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How common are vaccination exemptions for Minnesota's kindergartners?
Less than 2 percent of Minnesota's kindergartners get vaccination exemptions, the vast majority of which are for non-medical reasons. But that rate is much higher in some districts and schools.
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Judge trims two from Prince's estate claims
Judge finds that treating someone like a relative isn't enough for them to inherit an estate when no will was left.
Scott County in line to get first residential treatment centers
It has no inpatient options for people with addiction, mental health needs.
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Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle in St. Louis County
The incident occurred in Gilbert, Minn.
Charges: Minneapolis man who stalked waitress in 1980s attempts to reconnect with victim
On provisional release, he was charged with felony stalking Tuesday.
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$1 million overrun won't stop work on St. Paul's Palace Theatre
St. Paul City Council is rankled by higher cost but keeps downtown project on track.
Dakota County aims to make its highways accessible for people with disabilities
Public input will be taken at November open houses.
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Changing church demographics put some food shelves out of business
Good Shepherd Covenant Church on Friday joined churches across the metro ending food shelves for lack of resources.
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