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TV & Media
'Prairie Home Companion' to be back next fall with a 26-show season
Host Chris Thile made the announcement as Saturday's show opened.
Minneapolis
Capitol fight over workplace rules raises prospect of local right-to-work laws
Republicans say progressive cities setting wage, sick-leave laws has patchwork effect.
St. Paul
St. Paul man attacked by police K-9 sues officers involved
Frank Baker's injuries prompted an apology from Chief Todd Axtell.
St. Paul
St. Paul police chief stops domestic assault during his commute to work
The police chief got to do some hands-on crime fighting after he witnessed an assault on Friday.
Eat & Drink
100-plus businesses shut down in solidarity with immigrants
The Twin Cities response, part of a one-day national boycott, attempted to show how vital newcomers are to the U.S. economy.
St. Paul
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St. Paul police to lease space in former Macy's building downtown
The 15-year lease will cost the city about $5.7 million.
East Metro
Gold Line busway gets millions toward a 2024 opening
Ramsey, Washington counties pitch in several million each, pushing past start-up phase.
Minneapolis
Many Twin Cities businesses closed to support immigrants
A national protest Thursday is spurring immigrants to make their voices heard by walking off their jobs, and many businesses are closing in solidarity with them.
East Metro
Judge denies dismissal of case against officer in Castile death
A Ramsey County district judge denied a motion Wednesday afternoon to dismiss the criminal case against officer Jeronimo Yanez in last year's fatal shooting of Philando Castile. It will now continue to trial.
St. Paul
Duluth homicide victim was UMD student, son of St. Paul officer
Duluth police officers have identified a possible motive but have yet to release further information.
St. Paul
St. Paul continues to negotiate organized trash collection with haulers
If haulers and the city reach a deal, organized collection could start in summer 2018.
Music
Worst love songs? St. Thomas music faculty says avoid these on Valentine's Day
Given that all are "deemed equally abominable," the St. Paul university declared in announcing the choices, "the songs are listed in a random jumble, like a sack of broken hearts."
East Metro
Jurors reject self-defense claim, convict former Marine in fatal St. Paul shooting
Jurors reject self-defense argument after women killed, man wounded.
St. Paul
8 80 founder to visit school, park in St. Paul
Urban planner to hear how St. Paul is putting his principles into action.
St. Paul
Minnesota State picks none of the above for new chancellor, continuing search for permanent top leader
Board turns to interim Metro State president while it seeks "the right individual."
East Metro
'Pop-up' memorial honors Philando Castile at site where he died
The carving includes quotes from his mother and Nelson Mandela.
St. Paul
St. Paul's Gander Mountain said to be nearing bankruptcy
Gander Mountain, the outdoor retailer based in St. Paul, is said to be preparing for bankruptcy, according to Reuters. A spokesman said that the company has no statement to offer at this time.
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