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Somali-Minnesotans rush to help bomb victims in Mogadishu
They're joining with a growing number of Minnesota Somalis who have returned to the country of their roots.
Minneapolis cop charged with threatening sister-in-law, wife
James J. Lopez's wife alleged that he had threatened to kill her in the past, and once put a gun to her head.
Gillette Children's hospital celebrates 120th, still a rarity in the treatment of children with disabilities
Nonprofit is still only one of a handful offering long-term care for rare disorders and injuries.
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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