Here are the top-read viral stories published by the Star Tribune in 2017. Stories are ranked by a combination of page views and social shares, likes and comments.
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Book: Wisconsin quietly OK'd Lake Michigan water diversion
A decision by Wisconsin officials eight years ago to approve a big, new allotment of water from Lake Michigan to Pleasant Prairie is raising questions of transparency.
Prince
Prince fans file petition demanding federal grand jury probe into death
"We want justice to be served," said one fan who worked on the petition.
St. Paul
Advocates hail child's return to mother as victory against Minn. child protection system
Critics of state's child custody system say many children are being wrongfully removed from the home.
West Metro
Guilty plea in humiliating attack on older woman in Mpls. bus shelter posted on Facebook
One person among many intervened while the others "do nothing," according to authorities.
Minneapolis
Minnesota sexual assault task force meets for first time
Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson formed the group following a Star Tribune report that examined why so few people who commit sexual assault or rape are convicted.
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