Pearl Harbor survivors are fading, but memory of that day still sharp
On Dec. 7, 1941, Vern Luettinger was serving on the USS California. Today, the Richfield man is likely one of only three survivors to be living in Minnesota.
On day of Nobel ceremony, Dayton visits Hibbing to declare Bob Dylan Day
No, don't expect Dylan to be at either event on Saturday.
Stadium officials clear to name suite guests, says data privacy expert
"They're hiding behind the complexity of the language," said Don Gemberling, the former top data privacy official in Minnesota.
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St. Cloud couple who don't want to film gay weddings sue
They want to advertise at wedding expos and on websites, but Minnesota's current law, they say, would force them into producing videos "promoting a conception of marriage that directly contradicts their religious beliefs."
Unlicensed North St. Paul day care provider charged in accidental death
Amy Jo Englebretson had 10 children in her home when one became entangled in her car seat.
Mayor's plan to add Minneapolis cops faces community pushback
Neighborhood organizers say it's not the answer; Mpls. council is ready to vote today.
Minnesota United to celebrate stadium groundbreaking Monday
Officials with the team, Major League Soccer and the city of St. Paul will attend the afternoon event.
Minnesota clergy vow to give immigrants sanctuary
Congregations commit to sheltering immigrants or providing other support.
Minneapolis day care hanging case raises safety fears
Abuse in licensed child care rare, but 89 cases of licenses lost or suspended this year.
Minneapolis man who died in custody had led police on a south-metro chase
Gerard Ryan's death is still under investigation
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Feds end student aid for Globe U, Minnesota School of Biz
Globe University and the Minnesota School of Business no longer will be allowed to participate in federal student aid programs.
Abbott sued after newborn was breast-fed by wrong mother
A mother's newborn son was mistakenly turned over by Minneapolis hospital staff to another mother and breast-fed, prompting a lawsuit and changes in maternity procedures.
Dozens rally against plans to create joint Hennepin/Ramsey juvenile facility
About 100 people disrupted a meeting in Richfield, holding signs with slogans such as "No Cages for Kids." The meeting ended with several people yelling.
Matt Bostrom resigning as Ramsey County sheriff
Bostrom is taking a post as project leader for a study at the University of Oxford in England.
Aid available for victims of last September's rainstorms
Residents in 7 counties where record-setting rain fell in Sept. are eligible for loans or grants.
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St. Paul gets $300,000 donation for Rice Park overhaul
The park revitalization is estimated to cost $2.42 million.
African Immigrant Services supports Osseo racial equity policy
Parent group backs Osseo Area Public Schools' equity policy.
Comedian Chris Rock books Minneapolis for his first tour in 9 years
Presale tickets are available starting Wednesday, then for the general public on Friday.
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