After 65 years, St. Alphonsus Catholic School in Brooklyn Center will close at end of academic year
Declining enrollment and teacher turnover led to the difficult choice to close, parish officials said.
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Siren test fails in Mankato area due to unknown malfunction
Blue Earth County officials said Wednesday afternoon they would conduct another test once the system is repaired.
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Minnesota mother of two won $3.1 million Lotto America jackpot by playing family birthdates
The winner had talked to her mother before buying the winning ticket at a Cub Foods in Coon Rapids.
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Two Minneapolis police officers earn Medal of Valor for daring water rescue of 4-year-old boy
A third officer earned a Lifesaving Award for his role in the emergency response last November.
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Wednesday sentencing for St. Louis Park man who joined ISIS called off, to be rescheduled
Abdelhamid Al-Madioum, now 27, surrendered to Syrian forces in 2019 and has spent years providing valuable information about the inner workings of the terror group he once worked for.
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Why some college students are protesting in Minnesota
Here's what to know about pro-Palestinian campus protests, which have spread across the U.S. in recent weeks.
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Woman hit by skid loader, killed at farm in Pine County
The incident on Monday happened during a cattle feeding. The Pine County sheriff said it appears to be an accident.
5 things to know about the Mississippi Flyway as spring bird migration begins
The Mississippi plays a critical role as birds take their long journey.
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Lawsuit asks judge to appoint special master to oversee city of Minneapolis violence prevention office
The civil suit says the Neighborhood Safety Office fails to follow proper accounting practices.
Police ID driver who exited I-94 at 'very high rate of speed' and caused crash that injured 5 in SUV
Court filing says police suspect she was intoxicated at the time.
1 of 2 Forest Lake HS track athletes hit by car is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries
The teenagers were in a group of runners crossing Highway 61 at the crosswalk, the state patrol said.
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Accused of misconduct, attorney Michael Padden argues to Supreme Court that he's been 'railroaded'
The state's lawyers responsibility board has recommended his disbarment. He called the claims "outrageous."
Meet the Twin Cities' only tree-climbing brass band
They play traditional polkas, waltzes and marches from unusual locations — like the tops of trees.
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Thou shalt not blend church and state, new Minnesota jail is told
Residents on tours who discovered religious quotes lining cellblock walls of the Grand Rapids facility allege First Amendment violation.
Man hit by vehicle and killed in Bloomington
The crash occurred about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday on Old Shakopee Road near E. 96th Street, police said.
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U of M's interim president meets with pro-Palestinian protest organizers
The meeting came days after protesters set up another encampment on the University of Minnesota campus, joining a growing number of demonstrations across the country.
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All aboard: Amtrak debuts second train from St. Paul to Chicago on May 21
One-way fares begin at $41 for the new Borealis service, which will take 7. 5 hours to reach Chicago from the Twin Cities.
Suspected gang member charged in fatal shooting of two men nearly 2 years ago in north Minneapolis
A 21-year-old Minneapolis man had been charged in the killings, but the case was dismissed after an investigation found video evidence to the contrary.
Wolves vs. Nuggets series updates: Added info about Round 2.
The Western Conference semifinal series opens Saturday night in Denver with the start dependent on what happens in two Eastern Conference series.
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.
Education funding bill would pay for training on literacy programs
State money could fund overtime, subs while teachers learn how to use new phonics-centric reading curriculum.
Osseo Schools plan new elementary, expanded high school in Maple Grove
The projects, funded with money from a voter-approved referendum, are in the planning stages with construction to begin in 2025.
Grandmother guilty of neglect that led to 7-year-old girl dying on Christmas on Red Lake Reservation
State death records say the girl died in an emergency room from malnutrition and a severe infection from lice.
Minnesota bankruptcy law firm files for bankruptcy after losing fight with another bankruptcy firm
The St. Cloud firm, one of the oldest bankruptcy law firms in the state, lost a fight involving Google Ads.
Downtown St. Paul's largest property owner seeks single buyer for it all
Madison Equities, downtown St. Paul's largest property owner, is marketing six office buildings and two parking ramps.
Lino Lakes considers temporarily halting proposed development that includes a mosque
The council is considering placing a moratorium on the project that has drawn outrage from some residents.
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Neal: A legend exits the Twin Cities pro boxing scene
At age 40, after 40 bouts and one world championship, Caleb Truax is retiring from fighting and jumping into the real estate ring.
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