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There's a Christmas tree once again inside Minnesota's State Capitol
For the first time since 2013, a Christmas tree is in the State Capitol after renovations. The 17-foot balsam fir came from Happy Land Tree Farms.
Buying up floodplains could save billions, researchers say
In places where land is relatively cheap and the population is expected to grow rapidly, such as St. Louis County and central Minnesota around the Mississippi headwaters, the savings would be far greater — up to five times more — than allowing that land to be developed.
Duluth considers conversion therapy ban
The City Council could vote on the ordinance as soon as Dec. 16.
Minnesota Appeals Court rejects water pollution permit for Minntac
Court's decision sends Minntac back to MPCA.
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Services set for three National Guardsmen killed in copter crash
Cause of crash southwest of St. Cloud remains under investigation.
Defense: Deputy charged with manslaughter says suicidal gunman aimed at him, others
Prosecutors say officer used excessive force.
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Citing protected speech, Minn. court overturns phone stalking law
State appeals court struck down man's conviction for angry calls to local officials.
North Minneapolis landlord prepares for fight with Minnesota AG
Landlord has been cited 1,300 times for code violations, but he says he's not to blame.
Falcon Heights to contract with Roseville for fire department leaders
Instead of replacing a chief, the council will vote on whether to hire Roseville to administrate services.
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Minn. schools rethink shooter drills as parents worry about trauma
School shootings elsewhere prompt parental concerns about emergency plans.
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As frigid temps move into Twin Cities, NWS says: "These next two days won't be fun"
After blast of snow, bitter cold to bring the season's first subzero temperatures
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2020 Winter Carnival souvenir buttons are unveiled
St. Paul's 134th annual embrace of winter runs from Jan. 23 to Feb. 2.
Vigil held for mother killed in Minneapolis domestic slaying
A suspect, Raven Gant's ex-boyfriend, remains jailed, charged with second-degree murder.
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