North Minneapolis businesses concerned about Blue Line LRT

Some worry the line will displace residents and businesses, like Rondo in the 1960s. Others are more optimistic.
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Extra attention for students — and bigger goals — help Minnesota schools shrink graduation rate gap

Michael Garwood, second from right, and collaborators at the University of Minnesota created a mobile MRI prototype that could provide diagnostic imag
Local

An MRI capable of house calls? University of Minnesota testing concept

Local

Schulze Lake in Eagan closed due to potential viral outbreak

Tracy Dettling, holding a photo of her late daughter Heather Mayer, stands in the remains of a garden Mayer planted for her years ago at home in Nerst
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Tracy Dettling, holding a photo of her late daughter Heather Mayer, stands in the remains of a garden Mayer planted for her years ago at home in Nerstrand, Minn.

After her daughter died in a chain used for sexual roleplay, a mother set out to find justice

Police found Heather Mayer dead in her boyfriend's basement. The circumstances of her death remain a mystery. But as her mother began digging for the truth, more women came forward with allegations of assault in the Twin Cities bondage community.
Cleveland’s Andres Gimenez was safe at second after hitting a double before Twins shortstop Kyle Farmer can make a tag Saturday
Sports

Twins lose to Guardians as Gray's effectiveness wears off late

Tiffany Mitchell of the Lynx
Sports

Finally: Lynx defeat Mystics for first win of the season

Field technician Gabriella Chacon gathered mosquitoes and other insects around Pomerleau Lake to check the level of infestation Friday in Plymouth.
Local

After record snow and flooding, mosquito season is here to stay

River Bend Park in Savage.
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Medcalf: Savage's removal of basketball hoops from park to fight crime is cruel and deprives youth

Voyageurs National Park, which has four large lakes and 26 smaller interior lakes, is featured in “America’s National Parks.”
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TV shows to watch: Garth Brooks urges viewers to visit Minnesota in 'America's National Parks'

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