White Bear Lake water levels back to normal, but locals brace for next drop
With water levels back to normal, locals are smiling more often.
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Police say southern Minnesota resident points gun at 2 kids, says stay off his lawn
He was arrested after a standoff with police.
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Growing Mpls. homeless camp raises public health alarms
The camp dwellers say they feel safer watching over each other in a large group than living scattered on the streets; they are determined to remain despite repeated attempts by the state to clear them out.
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Minneapolis Council looks to create 'renters' bill of rights'
City leaders say tenants need protections against landlords as rent costs increase.
Blevins video exposes divide between police, communities of color
The police body-camera video showing the final moments of Thurman Blevins' life was supposed to provide clarity and answers surrounding his death. Instead, it has reignited the debate about how police interact with minority residents.
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Roadwork brings traffic to a standstill on I-35 in Forest Lake
It's roadwork that is bringing traffic on northbound I-35 in Forest Lake to a standstill. MnDOT is working on a lane shift in conjunction with the resurfacing project that will run until fall.
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Hutchinson celebrates hometown hero Lindsay Whalen
Lindsay Whalen announced her retirement from the WNBA on Monday, and her hometown city of Hutchinson, Minn., took notice.
Lexington Parkway resurfacing will bring detours and traffic delays this week
Lexington Avenue in St. Paul will undergo resurfacing this week, and it's a road that motorists will likely want to avoid.
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Ellison's ex-girlfriend won't release alleged video of physical altercation
Ex-girlfriend says it's too painful. His campaign denies that it even exists.
Hennepin Co. to set up $275K deal with nonprofit for legal help for immigrants
County Board expected to decide Tuesday whether to award $275,000 contract.
Judge hears pre-trial arguments in Dai Thao voting case
Both sides agree council member helped woman vote, but dispute his intent.
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DOJ: More than $16M makes its way to Petters' fraud victims
More than $16 million seized in connection with Tom Petters' massive Ponzi scheme is now being returned to hundreds of victims around the world, the U.S. Justice Department announced Monday.
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Tiny house project takes Girl Scouts far beyond cookie sales
Power Girls camp helps participants learn hands-on construction skills.
Child dies after swing set collapses in Zumbrota, Minn.
A 4-year-old child died Monday morning in Zumbrota, Minn., after a swing set collapsed, according to the Zumbrota Police Department.
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Police investigate woman's death in Shakopee
A death investigation is underway in Shakopee where police say a man killed a woman Sunday afternoon.
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Hungry for more: Project near Surly Brewing adding to its initial plans
Apartments and grocery store could be added to food-hall development near Surly Brewing.
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Blogger battles with Mpls. official over rights to name
John Edwards says an elected official in Minneapolis is trying to co-opt the name of his blog to silence criticism.
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