Appeals Court overturns conviction of I-94 protester after Castile shooting
Bill to increase penalties for blocking freeways was vetoed last year.
Ceremony marks a first for Hennepin County: 'This seat belongs to the people who look like me'
A new sheriff is in town for Hennepin County, while the first commissioners of color took office.
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Minnesota judge: Refugee held for 18 months not a threat, must be released
No terror threat has been proved, federal ruling says.
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St. Paul library late fees scrapped
Patrons in St. Paul no longer have to pay late fees, and the policy gets rave reviews.
Mauer named as grand marshal of Winter Carnival's Grand Day parade
Joe Mauer, 35, his wife Maddie, and their twin daughters, Emily and Maren, will ride in a vehicle featuring a hot-air balloon basket during the Jan. 26 parade.
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A 'living wall' of juniper plants chosen for Target Field backdrop
Twins hope this solves a dilemma that has dogged the team since removing the spruce trees behind the center-field wall.
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Ellison launches into role as 'people's lawyer' of Minnesota
With one hand on a Qur'an, Keith Ellison ushered in a new era Monday for the Minnesota Attorney General's Office, promising to use his new role as "the People's Lawyer" as a vehicle that will take the office's reach to every corner of the state.
Prosecutor: Driver who caused fatal crash will plead guilty, wasn't on phone as suspected
Drew Fleming gets jail time, ordered to speak on risks of distracted driving.
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Minneapolis offers free kits for radon testing
State health officials say too few Minnesotans test for the cancer-causing gas.
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Warren Plunkett, boxer, a Gopher football star, Minnesota judge, dies at 98
He was a star athlete at the University of Minnesota, a World War II Navy veteran and a friend of some of Minnesota's most prominent leaders.
Tax break for poor areas boosts Mall of America district
Zones meant to help the poorest neighborhoods.
This Minnesotan achieves rare feat in 109-year history of Eagle Scouts
Matt Lindbo 19, a senior at Redwood Valley High School in Redwood Falls, Minn., pulled off a feat that's rarely been accomplished.
Lakeville district sued again over Nerf Wars crash
A survivor alleges that Lakeville South High School should have protected students.
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DNR plans late-season deer hunts in Southeastern Minnesota to curb spread of CWD
The Minnesota DNR said the Jan. 25-27 and Feb. 1-3 hunts will take place in the large swath of land in permit zone 346, part of Houston and Winona counties
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