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Mississippi River dredging plan threatens Wabasha farm, tourism
A longtime family farm could be sacrificed to keep barges moving.
Minn. cities rethink carnivals, security at local summer festivals
Across the metro, some local festivals are taking a note from bigger fair events, including the State Fair, by ramping up security
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In bid for re-election, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges stands by 'tough decisions'
Mayor Hodges faces multiple challengers but is sticking to her plan.
Homeland Security announces two counterextremism grants for Minnesota
$770,000 will go to the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and to Heartland Democracy, a Minneapolis nonprofit.
Richard Caire, rock 'n' roll musician known as Kai-Ray, dies at 81
Caire, known as Tony to his friends and Kai-Ray (a play on his surname) to his fans, was there first. A guitarist and songwriter who inspired local legends such as the Trashmen, Caire died June 2 at his home in Farmington. He was 81.
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Minnesota briefs: Austin bans the feeding of geese and deer
The Austin City Council has voted to ban feeding deer and geese within city limits.
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Feuding lakes in Otter Tail County won't be mingled, judge rules
Decades-long feud between the residents near Hoffman Lake and West McDonald Lake is settled — for now
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Virginia, Minn., launches plans to refurbish historic fountain
The Olcott Park Fountain needs $900,000 in repairs for the structure, built in 1937.
Visitation students get firsthand lessons in the Great Depression
For three years now, English teacher Elizabeth Arnstein has assigned her junior students to interview survivors of the Great Depression, then write a magazine-style article.
Three injured in Little Canada overnight shooting
The suspect is in custody.
Warrants show deep dive into records of Castile, Reynolds, but not Yanez
Investigators pored through social media accounts and cellphones, but less so for the officer who shot Philando Castile.
Surging number of jail inmates posing threat to Anoka mental hospital
The share of Anoka-Metro's population coming from jails has nearly tripled since 2013, according to state data released last week.
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Minnesota DACA recipients worry over White House's moves
Minnesota DACA recipients feel reassured yet still anxious after the Trump administration's announcement of keeping Obama-era program for children of immigrants.
Minneapolis and St. Paul gain larger slice of metro population
For the first time in a century, the central cities' share of the metro area's population is on pace to grow instead of shrink, a stunning reversal that long seemed unlikely. And the shift is most noticeable in the downtowns.
Dalai Lama visits Eden Prairie for discussion on compassion
The discussion, moderated by actor Forest Whitaker, was attended by roughly 250 businesspeople, politicians and Starkey Hearing employees at the company's headquarters.
Norwood Young America mom raises money for playground for students with special needs
Karla Hemmann, whose son has cerebral palsy, has spent several months organizing a "color run" and managing a GoFundMe page to raise money to construct a sensory playground at the River Valley Education Center.
Office to End Homelessness in Hennepin County gets a new leader
David Hewitt ready to take over joint efforts with Minneapolis.
Makeover with a twist for a junk space in White Bear Lake
Statewide award goes to city for effort to clean up key civic space, save money and recycle waste.
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