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Student protest disrupts U of Minnesota regents meeting this morning
SDS protests tuition, U decision on sanctuary demands.
Finally! Ski season opens in Twin Cities
Hyland Hills Ski Area in Bloomington opened last week, Afton Alps near Hastings opened Thursday and Buck Hill in Burnsville and Welch Village will open Friday.
Twin Cities pastor is ousted from 'Survivor'
In an episode telecast Wednesday night on CBS, Sunday Burquest was eliminated in a season pitting GenXers vs. millennials and shot in Fiji.
Amazon adds jobs in Shakopee, but how will workers get there?
Earlier this week, Amazon announced that it's hiring 1,000 more full-time workers at its Shakopee fulfillment center. But city and county officials are still assessing reliable transportation options for the 1,500 people who already work there.
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Fundraiser that targeted veterans banned in Minnesota
Associated Community Services agrees to stop operations for two years.
$1.3B Mpls. budget for 2017 approved; most to see property tax increase
Mayor Betsy Hodges is seeking new spending to hire 15 new police officers.
Eyesore or worthy attempt? Sunken greenhouse pushes limits in Minneapolis
Northeast battle leads council member to ask city staffers to study the issue and make recommendations for defining and regulating such structures.
At long last, Hwy. 610 opens in Maple Grove
When the new segment of Hwy. 610 officially opens later today, motorists will finally be able to drive from Hwy. 10/47 in Coon Rapids all the way to Interstate 94 in Maple Grove.
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Educated urbanites, aging rural residents are focus of new census report
New American Community Survey data offer a new, detailed look at demographic trends throughout the state.
Mpls. schools ask for feedback on potential literacy curriculum vendors
Superintendent Ed Graff includes literacy among his priorities.
Raunchy rap video shot in Mpls. high school gym; district officials repulsed
Aspiring rapper rented gym, and raunchy results leave many upset.
West St. Paul restricts housing options for disabled, elderly
Measure passed in West St. Paul is said to be prompted by too many calls to police.
HCMC sees cutting 275 from workforce next year
Despite increasing patient visits, the urban safety net hospital is reporting declining revenue.
Man shot by guard at Eagan warehouse died of multiple gunshot wounds
Investigators are still looking into the early Monday shooting.
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MnDOT misses federal goals for disadvantaged contractors
Initiative intended to bolster the socially, economically disadvantaged.
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