New cocktail lounge brings retro feel and frozen drinks to West Duluth
The Jade Fountain opens Friday.
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Woman dies in crash in St. Paul involving stolen motorcycle
Police were still looking for the motorcycle driver, who ran from the scene.
What happens to your absentee ballot after you mail it?
Minnesota has seen a surge of interest in absentee ballots for the Aug. 11 primary, as more voters opt to vote early or by mail in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Minn. horse breeder fears she's being pushed out because of age
After allegations of mistreatment, the Humane Society questioned whether the 75-year-old rancher should have such a large herd. The investigator "kept telling me I was old," Ann Bowman said. "Over and over and over."
Minn. family's grief grows after funeral leads to an outbreak of coronavirus
Thirty people were infected after services for a northern Minnesota man in July.
With charter plan sunk, Mpls. council members turn to budget to remake policing
City Council could still, not easily, create a community safety department.
An honorary commencement tribute to you: A virtual yearbook with hundreds of Minnesota’s outgoing seniors who are graduating amid social distancing. Plus: Celebrity commencement speakers, a word from a valedictorian and a shout-out to our teachers.
Milwaukee chief demoted over tear-gas use, other concerns
An oversight board demoted Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales after questioning how he handled multiple incidents, including ordering officers to fire tear gas and pepper spray at protesters demonstrating over George Floyd's death.
Campers' trash left behind prompts plea from northern Minnesota park
Beer cans, plastic bottles among the garbage being left behind by visitors.
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Statues at Eagan's Central Park vandalized with anti-police graffiti
Anti-police vandalism occurred as a protest prompted the cancellation of a community listening session.
Black drivers make up majority of Minneapolis police searches during routine traffic stops
The data represent one metric in which police treat Black people differently from whites, says a public defender.
3 DNC workers test positive for COVID-19 after screening
Three workers hired to help set up the Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the event's organizers.
Minnesota parents rushing to set up distance-learning pods
The groups may help some families but also raise questions about educational equity.
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan educator picked Minnesota Teacher of Year
Qorsho Hassan, 30, who teaches fourth grade, will represent Minnesota in the national contest.
Duluth school board approves hybrid plan for fall
The plan is different from the one Superintendent John Magas had presented Tuesday calling for a full-time return at the elementary level.
Ex-officer seeks to remove Mike Freeman from Floyd killing case
A lawyer for former officer J. Alexander Kueng said the Hennepin County attorney has demonstrated bias against his client.
Burglary call ends in fatal crash in Dakota County
A passenger was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Latest virus data alter school planning for 27 Minn. counties
The state Department of Health reported 867 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven deaths. Twenty-seven counties are seeing enough changes in a week to end up in different categories when it comes to their school reopening plans.
University of Minnesota turns natural killer cells against COVID-19
Developed into cancer fighting therapies, natural killer cells also have antiviral properties that could work against COVID-19.
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New Ulm bishop resigns, citing health reasons
The Rev. John LeVoir oversaw the diocese during sexual abuse lawsuits and bankruptcy.
Felon charged with injuring New Brighton cop who couldn't free himself from fleeing car
The officer broke a wrist during the encounter Monday afternoon.
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