Minnesota plan to close state addiction treatment facilities faces pushback
DHS wants to divert resources to address mental health crisis. Some fear Minnesota is "robbing Peter to pay Paul" and women with addiction will suffer.
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Ex-Minneapolis officer Thomas Lane finishes federal prison time in George Floyd killing
Thomas Lane, one of the four Minneapolis police officers who had George Floyd in custody leading up to his death, still has time behind bars to satisfy his state sentence.
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Trail section at one of Minnesota's most iconic spots closing for rehab
Superior Hiking Trail path high above Bean and Bear lakes is part of a rebuild beginning May 15.
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4 are now charged in inside job armed robbery of Hopkins grocery store that netted $45K
Federal prosecutors say one of the co-conspirators provided information about the store's layout and how the money was handled.
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Longtime Uptown boutique closing in May
The Minneapolis location of Proper, a sibling-run boutique, will close after 10 years in Uptown.
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Will 'shotgun only' zone for deer in southern Minnesota be abolished?
There's still a chance for a breakthrough affecting the annual whitetail harvest — Minnesota's most popular form of hunting — for the southern half of the state.
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Light rail runs into new obstacle in North Loop: Key utility lines
Xcel Energy lines in the North Loop, which provide power to parts of downtown Minneapolis, will need to be moved.
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Four Minnesotans catch salmonella in outbreak linked to basil sold at Trader Joe's
Officials suspect the salmonella is linked to the Infinite Herbs brand of basil, which has been removed from store shelves.
Rep. Omar's daughter arrested, suspended from college for pro-Palestinian protests
Rep. Omar had questioned Columbia University's president about campus protests a day earlier.
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Hopkins parents charged in 9-year-old daughter's asthma death
Charges say the parents ignored their daughter's health concerns and the advice of family and friends to take her to the hospital.
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Back to blue: Lake Harriet Band Shell renovation almost finished
The Minneapolis monument is back to its familiar color after residents petitioned to restore its blue hue.
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What St. Paul gardeners need to know about the city's new boulevard garden rules
Raised boulevard planters have long been common in St. Paul — but not technically permitted until this year. As gardening season begins, a look at the new rules.
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30 days in jail for ex-school choir director in northwestern Minnesota who sexually assaulted girl
The judge chose not to impose a three-year sentence.
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St. Olaf talks death in a cafe setting
College officials are embracing a student-led effort to ponder one of life's biggest mysteries.
Lacrosse lists: 21 top players and the school that's No. 1 for boys and girls
Five players on our list play for the same high school, so it's no surprise that school has the top ranked teams for boys and girls.
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After a bumper crop of new sales taxes approved in 2023, legislators eye limits
Legislators could rein in what kinds of projects can be paid for with sales taxes in the future.
Why you should donate clothing: It (probably) won't end up at the dump
Fast fashion is tough on the climate, but clothes can have second and third lives.
Minnesota added thousands of jobs in March but worker shortage still an issue
The aging population is causing pressure on the job market, though wages on the upswing.
Private prison van driver, accused of raping St. Paul woman he was transporting, gets 30 years for similar attacks
The St. Paul woman alleged in a federal lawsuit that Marquet D. Johnson sexually assaulted her as he drove her from Texas to the Ramsey County jail. He was just sentenced to 30 years in prison for similar attacks on three other women.
Shop the curbs for free on Trash to Treasure Day in White Bear Lake
City and White Bear Lake Township residents are encouraged to put items they don't need on the curb on April 27 for others to take for free.
Meet the Athena Award winners: 103 female athletes honored by their schools
Our list includes their college plans. A banquet to fete those on the St. Paul side was held Wednesday, and the winners from the Minneapolis side will be honored in May.
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One killed in head-on crash in Coon Rapids
Two others were injured in the crash Wednesday afternoon on Main Street.
Edina could see its first zoning update in 50 years
The city is working with a consultant to review city zoning codes and better incorporate modern development, such as mixed-use apartment buildings.
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Hwy. 169 in northwest metro is closing this weekend for bridge demolition
MnDOT will take down the 63rd Avenue bridge and replace it this summer.
Anoka expands downtown sip-and-stroll 'social district'
People can purchase alcohol and drink it as they walk through areas in the north metro city's historic downtown; the district opens May 1.
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Pilot killed in Indiana plane crash was college student from Maple Grove
Alexander Foss, 20, was a Purdue University student.
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