The new Welcome Center at Lakewood Cemetery Wednesday.

Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis opens new Welcome Center

The cemetery celebrated the grand opening its new 25,000-square-foot structure.
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Lawsuit asks judge to appoint special master to oversee city of Minneapolis violence prevention office

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The civil suit says the Neighborhood Safety Office fails to follow proper accounting practices.
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Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates

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Lotto America ticket sales begin Nov. 12, with the first drawing three days later.
The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
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After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year

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Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
Local

Siren test fails in Mankato area due to unknown malfunction

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Blue Earth County officials said Wednesday afternoon they would conduct another test once the system is repaired.
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Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy

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A third officer earned a Lifesaving Award for his role in the emergency response last November.
Local

Wednesday sentencing for St. Louis Park man who joined ISIS called off, to be rescheduled

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Abdelhamid Al-Madioum, now 27, surrendered to Syrian forces in 2019 and has spent years providing valuable information about the inner workings of the terror group he once worked for.
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University of Minnesota Interim President Jeff Ettinger met Wednesday with student groups organizing pro-Palestinian protests on campus. He's pictured

U of M's interim president meets with pro-Palestinian protest leaders

Jeff Ettinger later sent an email to the groups noting a 'shared understanding' the encampment would be removed, but organizers disagreed and said it would continue.
Local
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Grand Rapids resident Dana Butler stands beneath the 10 Commandments painted on the wall of the new Itasca County jail.

Thou shalt not blend church and state, new Minnesota jail is told

Residents on tours who discovered religious quotes lining cellblock walls of the Grand Rapids facility allege First Amendment violation.
Local
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The FBI executed a search warrant at Twin Cities nonprofit Feeding our Future on Jan. 20, 2022.

FBI agent reveals how the agency's massive fraud investigation began in Feeding Our Future trial

An FBI agent was the second person to testify this week in the trial for seven defendants with ties to Feeding Our Future.
Outdoors
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5 things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins

The Mississippi plays a critical role as birds take their long journey.
Minneapolis
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Police ID driver who exited I-94 at 'very high rate of speed' and caused crash that injured 5 in SUV

Court filing says police suspect she was intoxicated at the time.
Local
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A pro-Palestinian tent encampment at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis on Tuesday.

Why some college students are protesting in Minnesota

Here's what to know about pro-Palestinian campus protests, which have spread across the U.S. in recent weeks.
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1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries

The teenagers were in a group of runners crossing Highway 61 at the crosswalk, the state patrol said.
Local
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Attorney Mike Padden headed into the Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center in 2017.

Accused of misconduct, attorney Michael Padden argues to Supreme Court that he's been 'railroaded'

The state's lawyers responsibility board has recommended his disbarment. He called the claims "outrageous."
Variety
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These musicians climb trees to perform music

Meet the Twin Cities' only tree-climbing brass band

They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches from unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
West Metro
2:56pm

Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington

The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
Local
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Passengers made their way off and onto the Amtrak at the Union Depot, Thursday, May 8, 2014 in St. Paul, MN. It is the first passenger train in more t

All aboard: Amtrak announces Borealis route from St. Paul to Chicago

One-way fares begin at $41 for the new service, which will begin May 21.
Minneapolis
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Kayvon Williams

Suspected gang member charged in fatal shooting of two men nearly 2 years ago in north Minneapolis

A 21-year-old Minneapolis man had been charged in the killings, but the case was dismissed after an investigation found video evidence to the contrary.
Wolves
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Timberwolves fans celebrated during Game 2 against Phoenix. Tickets for second-round games at Target Center go on sale Wednesday morning.

Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Added info about Round 2.

The Western Conference semifinal series opens Saturday night in Denver with the start dependent on what happens in two Eastern Conference series.
Things To Do
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An Ahsoka Tano cosplayer volunteers at the Science Museum of Minnesota. The St. Paul museum hosts Star Wars Day every year.

Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul

From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
Politics
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Sen. Jason Rarick, R-Pine City, and other Republicans raised concerns about how long it could take to train teachers on the new literacy curriculum.

Education funding bill would pay for training on literacy programs

State money could fund overtime, subs while teachers learn how to use new phonics-centric reading curriculum.
Local
9:52am

Woman hit by skid loader, killed at farm in Pine County

The incident on Monday happened during a cattle feeding. The Pine County sheriff said it appears to be an accident.
North Metro
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Maple Grove High School

Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove

The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.
Duluth
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Grandmother guilty of neglect that led to 7-year-old girl dying on Christmas on Red Lake Reservation

State death records say the girl died in an emergency room from malnutrition and a severe infection from lice.
Business
May 1
The Diana E. Murphy United States Courthouse building in downtown Minneapolis.

Minnesota bankruptcy law firm files for bankruptcy after losing fight with another bankruptcy firm

The St. Cloud firm, one of the oldest bankruptcy law firms in the state, lost a fight involving Google Ads.
St. Paul
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A crowd at the neighboring U.S. Bank building photographed the re-lighting of the iconic red First National Bank Building sign in 2016. The two buildi

Downtown St. Paul's largest property owner seeks single buyer for it all

Madison Equities, downtown St. Paul's largest property owner, is marketing six office buildings and two parking ramps.

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