Sickness hits 116 boaters after Lake Minnetonka July 4th outing
The boaters reported having been at Big Island during the holiday weekend and have since experienced vomiting and/or multiple episodes of diarrhea. The Minnesota Department of Health is working to help determine the cause.
Police ID driver who crashed into Minneapolis bus stop, injuring 6
The police report lists few other details about the incident that stunned witnesses and has investigators trying to find out exactly what happened.
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Residents criticize proposed Burnsville landfill expansion near Minnesota River
South metro project would rise 362 feet, hold 6.3M cubic yards of waste.
No right to lawyer for DWI suspects served search warrant for blood, high court rules
State justices OK blood test without legal counsel.
Christian Action League to challenge Minneapolis lawyer's restraining order over City Pages ads
The league will ask the judge to dismiss a restraining order.
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City will pay $25,000 to keep gas from being shut off to 5 buildings owned by embattled landlords
A housing court referee said he wanted an exit strategy to resolve dispute.
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State aims to provide more students summer meals
Teams spread out to make sure no child goes hungry during break from school.
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Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan's Germany trip focuses on sustainability
Lt. Gov. Flanagan to lead state delegation on trip focused on sustainability.
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Charges: Driver was high, fleeing capture when he fatally hit motorcyclist from Stillwater
Deputies were pursuing Lieffring on a report that he had violated a no-contact order by being with his girlfriend, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Hunt is on for what sickened 30 Lake Minnetonka boaters
Public beaches in Excelsior and across the Twin Cities are closed due to bacteria, as authorities work to find what sickened boaters who were at Lake Minnetonka's Big Island over the July 4th weekend.
'There are no limitations.' Minnesota salutes new brigadier general
"There are no limitations," Stefanie Horvath said shortly before a ceremony in front of family, friends, Minnesota Guard colleagues and dignitaries that included Gov. Tim Walz.
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Brooks: Topless Duluth swimmer has police called on her, touching off debate over indecent exposure
"I'm not half-naked," Duluth photographer Michelle Bennett tried to explain to the officer who approached her on Park Point beach last month. "I'm topless."
Drum class aims to equip aspiring Minn. college students with skills to succeed
Summer college-prep program for low-income and aspiring first-generation college students blends practical instruction with the drumming and dance.
89-year-old Minnesota man dies after his mower tips, lands in Mississippi River, pinning him
The man's body was found Monday afternoon by a concerned neighbor, with an arm pinned under the mower, the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office said.
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Former Illinois attorney sentenced to five years in prison for porn troll scheme
John Steele ran a fraud and money laundering scheme with Minneapolis lawyer Paul Hansmeier.
Hennepin County Board approves tobacco sales restrictions at airport and four cities
Sales age will now be 21 and flavored tobacco products will be banned.
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