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U admits to mishandling data request for renaming buildings
The request followed the contentious debate over task force recommendations to rename buildings named after U administrators.
After 22-mile trip to Isle Royale, Jet Skier says he's 'embarrassed' for needing rescue
The freighter captain said the 42-year-old was lucky to survive his ordeal.
In Burnsville, the women are in charge and attracting national attention
Suburb attracts national attention for female leaders in city's top posts.
Minneapolis chief wants to add 400 street cops by 2025
Medaria Arradondo cites increased pressures and workload.
Two Minn. DHS deputies return after Lourey, chief of staff resign
Claire Wilson and Charles Johnson rescinded their resignations.
Mudslide closes part of East River Parkway in Minneapolis
The parkway between Washington Av. and Arlington St. will likely remain closed through the weekend.
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Tornadoes touch down in northern Minnesota
Stormy weather forecast for the Twin Cities metro area failed to materialize so far.
Students from Freedom Schools march in St. Paul to protest gun violence
Schoolchildren and their supporters say stricter gun laws will keep people safe.
Plan to move paths away from St. Paul burial mounds welcomed by some, criticized by others
The $2.5 million trail reconstruction project is the subject of a public meeting Monday.
Supporters push to jump-start $1.5B Bottineau light-rail project
The Met Council and the BNSF railroad are at an impasse over right-of-way for the project, and its planned 2024 opening might have to be pushed back.
Protest planned outside one of the Children's Theatre Company's insurers canceled
It's being consolidated with what's become a weekly protest on Saturday since June outside the Minneapolis theater.
St. Paul prepares for $15 minimum wage enforcement
The city's human rights department would be responsible for the bulk of the enforcement and education work.
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Luxury hotel to open next year at Vikings complex in Eagan
The full-service Omni is slated to open in 2020.
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Fatal shooting by officers in Coon Rapids deemed legally justified
John Duane Fairbanks fired at his pursuers and later refused to drop his weapon, investigators said.
Minneapolis developers clash with City Council over housing rules
Minneapolis plan would require developers to include below-market units.
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Clergy abuse victims reach $5 million settlement with Crookston Diocese
It requires the diocese to make public the names of the offending priests and their previously undisclosed files at a future date.
Sprawling exhibit center at State Fair highlights what's new this year
$16 million event center with interactive exhibits to be added to north end.
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John Schatzlein, accessibility advocate and U.S. sled hockey team founder, dies at 70
For Schatzlein, making sports arenas — and sidewalks, hotels and more — more accessible for people with disabilities was a lifelong mission.
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Mall of America will add a walk-in clinic
Fairview Health and University of Minnesota partnership will offer basic medical care starting in November.
Naval combat ship USS Minneapolis-St. Paul to be commissioned in Duluth
The USS Minneapolis-St. Paul will officially start its military duties in 12 to 16 months.
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