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Sudden burst of spring litters Minnesota roads with potholes
City and county officials warn it might be bumpy for a while.
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Roofs collapse at Shakopee motel, barn at State Fairgrounds
No initial reports of any injuries as rain fell on the already wet and heavy snow.
Ambassadors, events will liven up downtown St. Paul this summer
A Downtown Alliance pilot program will fund staff, activities and beautification efforts downtown.
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Measure at Minnesota Legislature would fine slower drivers in left lane
Lawmaker says it promotes safety, but not everyone agrees.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz highlights education proposal in tour of Minnesota schools
The DFL governor visited schools in nearly a dozen cities to gather input and ideas, wrapping up in New Hope.
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Record snow drives banner year for snowmobilers visiting local businesses
Anoka locals say it's tough to remember a time when area snowmobile trails have been so busy, and the snowmobilers have boosted bars, resorts and more.
Snowmobiler dies in late-night Sherburne County crash
The man was crushed when the machine landed on him north of Becker.
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$100,000 state grant to fund new Minneapolis-based domestic violence pilot program
The Minneapolis partnership connects victims to services.
State Patrol identifies woman killed in crash on Hwy. 13 in Burnsville
The driver who rear-ended a box truck and died was not wearing a seat belt.
Mpls. police chief repeats desire for department to grow to 1,000 officers, despite resistance
The issue of understaffing resurfaced at a public meeting in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood last week.
Texas man sentenced to 8 years for smuggling 4 pounds of cocaine to Bloomington
The drugs were taped to the car's undercarriage and found by a police dog.
Former Hamline student sentenced to nearly 13 years for raping a fellow student
The families of the defendant and victim sat in courtroom, watching and crying.
Chanhassen OKs housing, park plan for former Prince property
The developer will spend the next four months working out details of plan before final council approval.
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Barn fire near Albert Lea kills dozens of goats
The blaze Monday evening also destroyed the barn, authorities said.
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Fire departments battle blaze at Wayzata country club
The blaze burned for roughly 3 hours before it was declared under control.
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