For principals, job now is full of flux and growing demands
As Minneapolis South High's Ray Aponte shows, leaders strive to connect, amid budget cuts and constant testing.
Carter pulls ahead on first day of St. Paul DFL caucuses for mayor
The turnout Saturday was down from 2015 caucuses.
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Appetite grows for local food, fueling land rush in Twin Cities
New farmers get creative to find arable land in city.
Mpls. City Council incumbents face challenges, defeat at DFL ward conventions
Two conventions with longtime incumbents adjourned without an endorsement.
Man killed in motorcycle crash in Chisago County
The cyclist died at the scene on Olinda Trial near Lindstrom.
Recalling a miller's fateful decision to work late at the Washburn A Mill
Millwright Ernest Grundman's decision to hang around after his shift proved deadly, among 17 millers and a neighbor killed in a ground-shaking explosion and fast-enveloping fire.
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Historic Hibbing school auditorium to get a remake
Hibbing High School prepares to renovate its storied stage
Fridley police searching for suspect who shot and killed dog
The pit bull was shot after its owner and a suspect had an argument.
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Sleepy Eye man injured while burning leaves dies
The victim, who uses a wheelchair, died nine days after being taken to HCMC.
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Sealy of Minnesota pays $175K in case over severe racial harassment
Workers alleged racial slurs, a noose and KKK hood were ignored.
War of words over Southwest light-rail transit line grows
In office just three months, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao has already received an earful from Minnesota officials about the controversial $1.9 billion light-rail line.
Misconception over vaccine helps fuel Minn. measles outbreak
Misinformation about the measles shot raised fear in many Somali families. Now health officials are reaching out and redoubling their efforts.
In fight for MS cure, Shakopee man leads the way in national fundraising
Chris Anderson has become an "ambassador" for MS through advocacy and fundraising.
St. Paul community leaders, officials call for end to gun violence
The city has experienced a 75 percent increase in the number of shots fired calls.
Investigators in Columbia Heights slaying now have a real name, photo of suspect
A suspect has now been identified in connection with the shooting of Philip Charles Borer Nelson.
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