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Hockey, Paula Deen and yet more food among new State Fair attractions
Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.
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Stretch of Mississippi River in and around St. Cloud sheds its sullied history
A stretch of the Mississippi River in and around St. Cloud is an attraction. It wasn't always that way. The word now is development.
911 calls provide a glimpse into Justine Damond's final moments
Justine Damond spent her last moments trying to help a stranger, according to a 911 transcript. Soon afterward, a responding Minneapolis officer, Mohamed Noor, fired his gun from inside a patrol vehicle and killed her.
From Communist Czechoslovakia to Fridley mayor, Frank Liebl had a life of civic work
Liebl, 83, died of Alzheimer's disease on June 11 in New Hope.
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Back in spotlight, Bachmann praises Trump, addresses police shooting
The ex-congresswoman was the featured speaker in Waconia at a forum for Republican candidates for Minnesota governor.
Edina considers resuming passenger rail service that ended 75 years ago
In a policy U-turn, the suburb will hold a public hearing to gauge interest.
Minneapolis police union silent after Justine Damond shooting
Lt. Bob Kroll, breaking from past practice, said he will wait for investigation.
Heavy rain drenches Twin Cities, communities to south
The National Weather Service warned that flash flooding could occur overnight.
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EPA chief Pruitt backs federal funding for Great Lakes cleanup
Scott Pruitt, the nation's top environmental officer, said Wednesday that he stands firmly behind continued federal funding for a landmark cleanup of Great Lakes pollution — a sharp contrast to the Trump administration's proposed budget, which would essentially kill the program.
Armed robbers targeting Metro PCS stores in Mpls., St Paul
Robberies have taken place between July 7 and July 10.
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Minnesota Department of Education approves toolkit to help transgender students
Supporters cheered the draft kit to be sent to schools, while opponents predicted legal challenge.
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Motorcyclist dies in crash with semi in McLeod County
On Tuesday night, a St. Cloud woman was killed and four other people in her car were injured.
St. Paul teen ID'd as victim of 1970s serial killer John Wayne Gacy
The 16-year-old boy who had been missing since he left his St. Paul home in the 1970s has now been identified as one of the 33 victims of the Chicago-area serial killer.
After shooting, Assistant Chief Arradondo has been face of Mpls. department
Minneapolis native well-liked in community.
Minnesota Supreme Court rules against challenge to rental property inspections
The justices ruled routine city inspections don't violate renters' privacy.
Driver dies after weekend crash with light-rail train in St. Paul
Witnesses have said they believe Nicholas Westlake had the right of way with a green traffic light. Metro Transit is investigating.
Minneapolis Republicans endorse six candidates for city elections
They are seeking seats on the City Council and Park Board.
Minneapolis Park Board moves closer to closing Hiawatha golf course
Park Board planning committee was not swayed by about 70 golf supporters.
St. Paul woman in crash was trapped for hours, near death before rescue
A sheriff's deputy noticed skid marks on the road and found her.
Goats at work: St. Paul's weed-eating brigade moves to another park
The goats have been eating invasive plants at Indian Mounds park since May.
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