As longtime Hutchinson, Litchfield papers close, 2 newspapers launch to take their place
The Leader and Independent Review published their final editions this week but CherryRoad Media announced Friday it plans to open new papers in May.
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Former diversity worker sues University of Minnesota after firing over swastika photo
Mashal Sherzad said the U discriminated against her and violated her free speech rights. The university said her post of the photo on social media undermined her credibility.
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Duluth mayor pledges population growth in the long-stalled city
Mayor Roger Reinert said he won't raise taxes next year and will take a tougher stance on panhandling.
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Minneapolis to set up Lake Street Community Safety Center, and wants residents' help to define it
A temporary community safety center on the immigrant business corridor, followed by a permanent one coming to 2633 Minnehaha Av., aim to reinvigorate public safety in south Minneapolis.
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Searching for Snoopy: What happened to all the 'Peanuts' statues in St. Paul?
The creative tributes to the comic strip characters were ubiquitous in the capital city in the early 2000s.
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North Oaks withdraws request for density exemption from Met Council
Met Council staff members said the planned development didn't meet density requirements, and that granting North Oaks an exception could set a bad precedent.
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Gunfire from vehicle kills 14-year-old in SUV at northeast Mpls. gas station
The shooting occurred about 3 a.m. at the 24-hour BP in the 2600 block of NE. University Avenue, police said.
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In Grand Rapids, Itasca Pride is planning its first event, but there is already pushback
"Straight pride" is planning its parade around the same location.
Mother charged with fentanyl overdose death of her 8-month-old boy in Roseville hotel room
A rolled-up dollar bill with fentanyl on it was found on the hotel floor, the charges say.
Dog returned safely to woman who had 'Tiny' stolen from her while on a walk in St. Paul 2 days ago
The dog was found in St. Paul roughly 3 miles to the southwest of where she was stolen.
Prairie Island Indian Community requests the return of 'Mankato Hanging Rope'
The noose, owned by the Minnesota Historical Society, was used to hang an ancestor of the community at Fort Snelling during the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
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St. Paul robbery, murder accomplice sentenced to 30 years
Detwan Allen was convicted of helping to rob and kill Alex Becker in 2022. Another accomplice is scheduled to be sentenced this June.
Frustrated Minnesota teachers paying lawyer $78,000 for pension review
A two-tier pension system has been a growing concern for teachers, some of whom hope scrutiny of management fees will turn up extra money.
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Metro Transit steps up safety efforts with monitors displaying bus behavior for all to see
The strategy is to improve safety with a visual reminder to riders that their actions are being recorded.
Anderson: Building a new Waterville fish hatchery will help shorten the time between bites
With new funding, a long-dreamed-of facility will replace the 1954 Waterville, Minn., hatchery that began as a garage.
Charges: Man targeted woman's St. Paul home at random, raped her at gunpoint and robbed her
The suspect said he was "driving around in the early morning hours ... and randomly selected a house to break into," the charges read.
12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring
Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
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What we know about the Sen. Nicole Mitchell burglary allegations so far
The incident complicates the final weeks of the 2024 legislative session.
Man shot by deputy in Montrose allegedly said during earlier clash he'd rather die than be arrested
Late last month during a prior standoff, he alluded that he would start shooting by referring to his Second Amendment rights, a court filing read.
Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue
"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Edina man admits to fatally shooting a man in Minneapolis during dispute over money
The plea agreement calls for Jashon Johnson to serve a 16-year sentence.
After ATF ruling, bottom falls out for St. Cloud firearms maker
Maxim Defense Industries' business is anchored in pistol braces, which federal regulators say often turn handguns into tightly controlled short-barreled rifles.
Hamline Elite Meet, already in rare air, presents co-ed look for track
A mixed-gender relay, unavailable elsewhere in Minnesota, is back for the third time, and participation will be nearly tripled from where it started.
Minnesota veteran makes 1,000-mile 'gratitude walk' for program that helps vets
Daniel Crawford hiked in honor of 23rd Veteran, a Duluth program that turns trauma triggers into positive vibes.
Fall or spring, it's Rochester Mayo's year in prep tennis
The Spartans have the top-ranked boy and a high team ranking now, after producing individual and team champs during the girls season.
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Minneapolis reaches $150k settlement with eyewitness of George Floyd's murder
Donald Williams, a former MMA fighter, has several criminal cases pending.
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Israel-Hamas war creates 'really fraught times' at Minn. colleges
The latest conflict is happening thousands of miles away. But debates over Palestinian rights and antisemitism hover over U.S. college campuses, including the University of Minnesota.
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