Early voting draws thousands in Minneapolis city election
Highly competitive races are driving people to the polls, a city official said.
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Minneapolis City Council approves new rules for Airbnb rentals
The city will begin accepting license applications Dec. 1.
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Clarence Purfeerst, quotable longtime state senator, dies at 89
His most enduring legacy was his knack for the mangled axiom, which came to be known as "Purfer-isms."
Former Mrs. America sentenced to 2 years' probation over swapping tags on clothes
If she completes her probation, the felony charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor.
Burglary reported by Twin Cities mosque that was bombed
Leaders of a Bloomington mosque where a bomb went off this summer say two burglars broke windows and entered the building early Friday.
Man dies fleeing police after jumping off Lafayette Bridge
South St. Paul and West St. Paul officers began chasing the man along Concord Boulevard north and west toward Hwy. 52 on Thursday night.
St. Paul man charged with breaking into mayoral candidate's home
The suspect was captured after Melvin Carter followed him out of his yard.
Worries grow that costs could still rise for Southwest light-rail line
A shortage of construction workers and uncertainty about a potential rise in the cost of building materials could follow Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria.
Motorcyclist dies in Lino Lakes crash; two others hurt in crash with combine
An earlier motorcycle-combine crash in North Branch injured two people.
Struggling Maplewood church finds new life by living 'like you are dying'
Christ United Methodist Church opted to partner with a public school, a local mosque and neighbor families of all faiths.
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Weekend traffic: Delays expected on I-94 north of the Twin Cities
North of the Twin Cities drivers can expect delays on I-94 between Clearwater and Monticello as the freeway will be reduced to a single lane in each direction.
Burglary reported by Twin Cities mosque that was bombed
Leaders of a Bloomington mosque where a bomb went off this summer say two burglars broke windows and entered the building early Friday.
Woman found on fire along a Duluth highway is in critical condition
Duluth police are investigating after a woman was found on fire near the Lake Superior College Fire Training Center.
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MSP spiffing up its carpeting, hopes to avoid Portland turf battle
No one expects the outrage that ensued when Portland replaced its carpeting.
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Mysterious giant bog inflicts shoreline damage as it cruises Brainerd lake
A large as 5 acres, it has been creeping along the lake since breaking loose from the shoreline on Friday the 13th.
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Dayton, client advocates blast Minnesota HMO for $120M transfer
The move by Medica Health Plans is also reigniting a debate about the role of Minnesota's nonprofit health plans.
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Steven Hoag, Minnesota distance running legend, dies at 70
His best-known triumph was finishing second in the 1975 Boston Marathon behind Bill Rodgers, with a time of 2 hours, 11 minutes, 54 seconds.
Free Super Bowl tickets for Minneapolis youth team kick off nationwide giveaway
Entire eighth-grade park team players and coaches get first of 500 free tickets to big game Feb. 4.
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