Stillwater outdoor educator turns nature nerdery into TikTok gold
Angie Hong's upcoming book, to be released this summer, guides readers through the St. Croix River valley
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Hennepin County Attorney inks contract with D.C. law firm to prosecute trooper Londregan case
The agreement includes an initial $1 million budget cap for legal services, billed at a blended rate of $850 per hour.
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New sober house for veterans in southern Minnesota wants to treat the real issue: PTSD
Organizers say the Bravo Zulu House in Winnebago could kickstart a new nationwide model for recovery.
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Protesters hold dueling Gaza rallies at University of Minnesota
Said one attendee at the pro-Israel gathering, "We don't want to foster a campus where only one side can speak up."
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University of Minnesota president recommends renaming Nicholson Hall
The building was named after Dean Edward Nicholson in 1945. Faculty say their research raises concerns about his role stoking antisemitism and political repression.
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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.
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Judge rules that traffic stop, search of Myon Burrell by police was valid
Judge Peter Cahill wrote there was probable cause supporting the traffic stop and search of the vehicle driven by Burrell, whose life sentence for murder was recently commuted.
Minnesota jails lack treatment even as overdose deaths spike
Inconsistent addiction treatment during and after incarceration leads to deaths and recidivism, experts say. A proposal at the Capitol aims to use federal Medicaid dollars to help.
Neal: What happens after you win a national title?
The parties start, and some don't stop. The phone rings. The contracts come. Life is good right now for basketball coaches and fans in Mankato.
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Defense attorneys in Feeding Our Future trial cast doubt on FBI's meal fraud investigation
In the first week of the Feeding Our Future trial, prosecutors revealed their evidence defendants stole millions of dollars while defense attorneys moved to cast doubt in the FBI's investigation.
Native American Art curator departs Minneapolis Institute of Art
She is the second Mia curator to leave this year.
Two North Loop condos combined into one 'dreamy' space listed for $649,900
The now 1,700-square-foot Minneapolis condo has two kitchens, two entrances and three bedrooms.
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Man charged in 2013 killing in downtown Minneapolis
The man was arrested in Grand Forks after a decadelong search.
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What to know about a possible Minnesota equal rights amendment on abortion rights
Democrats have been debating for months over language to put a wide-ranging amendment on the ballot.
Duluth 'plunger' vandal charged with defacing multiple sites in months-long spree
Mason Kenneth Manseau was arrested in early April, released, and arrested again in May.
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University of Minnesota considers increasing tuition next school year
Tuition for Minnesota residents attending the Twin Cities campus would rise by 4.5% to $15,148 per year. The U's Board of Regents could make a decision next month.
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Austin man sentenced to 32 years for killing woman who was playing with a stun gun
Me'darian L. Mcgruder received 386 months in prison during a sentencing hearing Friday.
St. Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic director Kyu-Young Kim stepping down but staying on
The leader and violinist cited "shifts in priorities" in a statement explaining his decision.
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St. Paul neighbors working to upend St. Thomas arena construction
Opponents fear snarled traffic, air quality issues from thousands of cars.
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From Vietnam medic to peacenik, proud veteran
A southern Minnesota man looks back on his evolution from gung-ho soldier in 1967 to questioning dissenter by 1972 to proud Army veteran today.
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Mankato-area sirens working again; faulty phone line caused failed test
Blue Earth County is working on a backup system in case the sirens fail in the future.
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Minnesota Innocence Project seeks records in murder case that hinged on embattled medical examiner's testimony
The Great Northern Innocence Project cites "rising concerns" over testimony in other cases involving former Ramsey County Medical Examiner Michael McGee.
Minnesota Power agrees to smaller bill increase for customers in settlement
If utility regulators approve the deal with state officials, residential customers' electric rates would increase 4.9% instead of the originally posed 12%.
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Minneapolis students want better playground accessibility for classmates with disabilities
A group of elementary school students is lobbying the Minneapolis school board to help them play with their friends on the playground without any barriers.
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Sharon Lubinski, first openly gay U.S. marshal and longtime MPD leader, dies at 71
Lubinski came out in 1993 and later became one of the highest serving women in law enforcement nationwide.
Review: 'Flex' brings hoops and dreams to life at Penumbra Theatre
At a time when Minnesotans are hoping for a championship basketball run, the St. Paul theater has a real winner.
Anderson: For opener, fishing will be fantastic — and catching will be great
You heard it here first: Fish will be caught at a fast and furious pace during next weekend's Minnesota walleye opener. The data backs that up.
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