Minneapolis police teaching officers to be more compassionate
In dealing with police or the courts, people tend to remember the little things, deputy chief tells cadets during training.
Sports Center has a $250 million plan – and concerns about whether it will pay off
A sudden surge of sprawling suburban sports behemoths nationwide is creating a tricky competitive environment.
Ross Kiefer, fashion-forward clothier for 1970s Minneapolis, dies at 76
Friends and family freely compared him to just about every 1970s arbiter of male panache.
St. Paul gas station employee shot, wounded during robbery
No arrests have been made in the Thanksgiving afternoon incident at a SuperAmerica on Snelling.
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'Blackout Wednesday' in Minnesota nets nearly double typical arrests
Across Minnesota, authorities arrested nearly 140 people for drunken driving on Wednesday's Thanksgiving Eve — nearly double the typical 74 arrests on past Thanksgiving Eve nights.
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United Way wants to expand its fundraising out of the office
Younger donors prefer to target giving to causes.
Cities across Minnesota begin to tackle tobacco regulations
Restricting sales has run into economic issues and stout lobbying pressure.
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Recount set for Tuesday in Minneapolis City Council race between Warsame, Noor
DFL-endorsed incumbent Abdi Warsame is upset legislators broke ranks to back rival.
New low-watt south Minneapolis radio station 'like a walk through the neighborhood'
Programming on KRSM Southside Media Project (98.9 FM) will be as diverse as its community.
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Advocate for rape victim bill distances herself from Franken
Abby Honold, a rape survivor, was working with Franken on a bill to help victims. But after allegations surfaced against the senator, Honold sought another senator to help with the legislation. Now, she's being harassed and threatened with rape.
2 women say Sen. Al Franken groped them in Minneapolis
The Huffington Post cited two unnamed women who said Franken grabbed their buttocks in separate incidents during his first Senate campaign.
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Natalie Anaya's toddler has a rare genetic disorder, one that has killed almost every other child in Puerto Rico diagnosed with it. And that was before Hurricane Maria pounded their home.
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Blue Earth seeks answers after 4 teens are charged in attack on teammate
Among the questions: What prompted the beating last month and why did it take so long to be investigated?
Saint Paul Almanac searching for stolen Storymobile trailer
Donor offers $500 for return of "Storymobile."
Judge dismisses final lawsuit against Stillwater school district
Attorney for 834 Voice, the group that sued, objects to order handed down while dispute is being mediated.
Church behind West Bank's landmark Jesus mural seeks new home
Pastor of church that painted the mural says their lease is up, looking for new location.
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