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Crosstown closure and lane restrictions on I-35W will be weekend's biggest traffic disruptions
The first weekend of fall will have drivers seeing plenty of orange around the metro area, especially along the Crosstown as the Minnesota Department of Transportation closes the eastbound lanes from Interstate 494 to Hwy. 100. Next weekend the westbound lanes close.
Ramsey County attorney to reopen fatal police shooting; BCA overlooked evidence
An agent assigned to examine Darren Jahnke's cellphone information reviewed "multiple sets of data" found on the phone, but did not listen to audio recordings of his interactions with deputies.
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Severe storms cause 'significant' damage in southeastern Minn.
In the Twin Cities, residents sloshed through flooded streets in some areas. Clouds and storms are expected to clear out Friday, with clear skies and cool temperatures moving in.
St. Paul schools push for testimony in sex abuse lawsuit
Attorney says the alleged victim of former custodian is too traumatized to testify.
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At Children's Minnesota hospitals, a shot at reducing needle pain
Two studies suggest it is possible to reduce the pain and anxiety of children's shots, and keep doctors and nurses on schedule.
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Lead FBI agent in Jacob Wetterling case refutes Stearns County sheriff's claims of a bungled investigation
"We're not dopes," Al Garber said during an emphatic defense of his agency's efforts to find the killer.
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650 from Minnesota National Guard bound for Kuwait honored before sendoff
Ceremony at the St. Paul RiverCentre pays tribute ahead of deployment by the Rosemount-based 34th Red Bull Infantry Division.
Mpls. police turn over rape allegations against Chinese tycoon to prosecutors
Liu Qiangdong, who also goes by Richard Liu, was arrested on Aug. 31 and booked into jail, but released the following day.
3-year-old struck and killed after running into traffic in Minnetonka
The crash occurred around 9:15 a.m. when the boy ran into traffic
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Seven critical mistakes in early days of Wetterling investigation
Stearns County sheriff said there were critical missteps in the first weeks and months of the 1989 kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling
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SUV rolls into ravine in Red Wing; driver dead, her 3 children hurt
The vehicle ended up on its roof in a ravine, police said.
Mpls. backs lot next to schools for homeless camp relocation
American Indian nonprofit leaders and several City Council members favored the former Roof Depot parking lot, not the vacant lot favored by city staffers.
Expelled student says St. Olaf's 'kangaroo court' punished him after claim of sex assault
Suit alleges private college rushed to judgment after sexual assault claim.
Trial in 'house of horrors' case delayed as judge orders suspect to undergo mental evaluation
Jerry Lee Curry's lawyer has "doubts about his competency."
Metal company hit by fire in Mpls. has been fined at least 6 times since 2005
One worker injured in Wednesday's fire remains in critical condition.
Two St. Paul students win $7,500 grand prize in Unsung Heroes contest
In a surprise announcement, the 10th-graders collect $7,500 grand prize for website honoring "unsung hero."
Minneapolis Park Board will hold police listening sessions next month
Residents are invited to discuss park policing and safety at two listening sessions to be held next month by the city's Park and Recreation Board.
Woodbury man sets speed record for covering the Superior Hiking Trail
He bests "fastest known time" set in 2016, finishing in less than 8 days.
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