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Kiesling House on New Ulm's Minnesota Street survived Dakota War of 1862
At issue is how to restore the wood-frame Kiesling House.
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Minn. history: Hard life defined Civil War soldier from Hennepin County
It's hard to imagine a life any harder than Wilber Coleman's.
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Minnesota briefs: Three tribes awarded nearly $1.8 million in HUD grants
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded nearly $1.8 million to three American Indian tribes in Minnesota to improve housing conditions and to stimulate local development.
Inner-city steak joint's closing won't slow Phillips neighborhood comeback
The plan is to renovate Best Steak & Gyros at Chicago and Franklin avenues into an East African eatery.
Anoka County hopes free shuttle will help attract, retain Northstar riders
The beleaguered line got a $240,000 grant for a one-year shuttle service in Fridley.
Ramsey County's Amazon HQ bid adds St. Paul riverfront to ammo site
Riverfront site in downtown St. Paul is added to proposal.
Hudson, Wis., woman fights City Hall to keep her downtown beauty shop pink
Woman is fighting Hudson City Hall, which says her house should be a muted, neutral hue.
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Minnesota and Wisconsin among states targeted by Russian hackers
The Department of Homeland Security informed 21 states of the situation about Russian hackers and their election systems. No breach occurred, Secretary of State Steve Simon said. Wisconsin also is included.
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Does Netherlands hold key to diversity needs in Twin Cities housing?
Twin Cities housing doesn't meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population. The Netherlands may be a model.
Police arrest Excelsior man after Vista Fleet tour boats released in Duluth
Questions remain about how the boats were released.
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Near-record heat kicks in, forcing changes to Friday night prep sports schedules across metro
A high temperature of 94 degrees combined with a record-breaking dew point of 73 to make it feel like 101 degrees.
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18-year-old man killed in Cass County crash
His death was one of three this week on Minnesota roads.
New plans for Excelsior's Commons park close to completion
Changes will include a new boardwalk and band shell.
Nurse charged with stealing pain medication from Minn. VA hospital
Matthew Leininger, 42, faces five counts of theft.
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Mediation falls apart in GOP's veto battle with Gov. Dayton
Court-ordered mediation between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders broke down around noon Friday, when GOP leaders said Dayton ended the session.
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Obama campus sex assault guidance scrapped under Trump
The Trump administration on Friday scrapped Obama-era guidance on investigating campus sexual assault, replacing it with new instructions that allow universities to require higher standards of evidence when handling complaints.
Likely 10-year sentence for drunk driver who killed Minnesota Chorale singer
Israel Delos Santos, 30, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the June 1 crash that killed Krista Sandstrom, 47, of St. Paul.
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Media, watchdog groups will be able to argue for release of Wetterling documents, judge rules
The judge's ruling allows those seeking more public access to make their case.
No jail for ex-Champlin Park High coach who sexually assaulted boy, 13
The felony conviction would also be dismissed if she abides by probation requirements.
St. Paul homeowner fights with intruder for control of rifle
No one was injured, but the suspect remains at large.
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