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Missing southern Minn. man, 92, may have drowned in drainage ditch
Marvin Borkenhagen's car was found near a culvert that he often cleared of debris.
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In changing north Mpls. riverfront, mushroom farm fights to fit in
Since 2015, Mississippi Mushrooms has cultivated several varieties in the middle of the former Upper Harbor Terminal.
Flash-flood warning lifted after ice jam broken up in Delano
Crews were able to disassemble the ice chunks and debris hitting Bridge Avenue.
Ramsey County to declare state of emergency to aid flood fight
The expected declaration will allow fast response to the threat of flooding.
Hennepin County Drug Court graduates share stories of healing, triumph
For the 38 who graduated, sharing their stories of recovery from addiction is part of the healing process.
Outside search or inside hire? Anoka County Board debates options for top job
Some are pushing for a more formal process in appointing Soma's successor.
Twin Cities metro cities try carrot, stick to deal with hoarding, avoid evictions
As city and county officials enforce codes designed to keep residents safe, they often confront mental and physical disabilities, aging and poverty.
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PolyMet receives last major permit to begin mining in northeast Minn.
Decision marks milestone for copper-nickel mine; opponents weigh lawsuit.
Oak Park Heights prison inmate admits inflicting razor slashes on officer's face, scalp
Inmate explained he was angry at the officer, "wanted to permanently scar him so [he] would remember" him, according to the charges.
St. Paul teen charged in fatal hit-and-run
The suspect tried to have his car repaired within hours of the crash, police say. The auto shop owner turned him in.
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Pedestrian killed in Baxter, Minn., was from neighboring Brainerd
Joshua Carner was killed as he walked along Hwy. 210 in Baxter, Minn.
Man accused of breaking into ex-wife's Shoreview home, preparing 'kidnapping kit'
Nathan James Homme, 39, of Altoona, Wis., with attempted kidnapping and first-degree burglary for the March 13 break-in, which was captured on a home surveillance system.
Citizen searching for shed antlers in Roseville finds body
The identity of the individual, whose gender was not released, and cause of death remain undetermined, police said.
Minneapolis seeks to transfer Commons park to Park Board
Minneapolis City Council to vote on transfer in response to court ruling.
Cause of fire at Mpls. Grain Exchange Building still unknown
The two-alarm fire broke out Wednesday night
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St. Paul Central's Mary Mackbee hears the praises
School auditorium to be named for educator of more than 50 years.
Army Corps of Engineers grants final permit for PolyMet mine
PolyMet Mining Corp. has received the final permit it needs to proceed with building Minnesota's first copper-nickel mine, the company and the Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday.
Minneapolis middle schoolers go to D.C. to propose power grids of the future
Students from Justice Page Middle School presented their vision of a 22nd century power grid.
DHS inspector general placed on leave after state audit finds fraud in state's child care program
Pervasive questionable payments found in Minnesota's child-care assistance program.
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