Brooklyn Center Mayor Mike Elliott faces biggest test yet
A Liberian immigrant who moved to Minnesota at age 11, Elliott has used his pulpit to speak in support of racial equity reforms on several fronts.
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Minneapolis chief: Cities, agencies make own calls on tear gas, crowd control
Chief Medaria Arradondo said agencies will be "working in concert with each other."
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Pedestrian struck, killed on I-94 in downtown St. Paul
The victim had been in a crash moments before he was hit.
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Clashes in Brooklyn Center open rift over law enforcement tactics
Mayor has been critical of Sheriff Office's response to protests.
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What to drink this week at Twin Ports breweries
We are launching a weekly feature to tell you about what's new at the many breweries and cideries in the Twin Ports.
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Central Minnesota home prices up 20% from a year ago
A 'stubbornly persistent shortage of homes' is prompting buyers to pay more for properties statewide.
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Live: Latest updates and what you need to know about COVID-19
As the novel coronavirus spreads across the world, we've answered reader question about what they most want to know about the outbreak.
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Green Bay teacher charged with sexually assaulting students
A Green Bay elementary school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting three of his second grade students.
Minnesota summer camps making comeback in 2021 after year of closures
Camps are rebounding for a full season of operation — albeit with masks, social distancing, pods and other safety measures in place.
Owner of Alibi Drinkery denied liquor license for Northfield bar, restaurant
Alibi at Froggy Bottoms remains open without serving alcohol.
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Vandals erase message of nonviolence on billboard at George Floyd Square
Artist Xavier Tavera's billboard, which went up days ago, now appears to support violent protest.
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Noor case raises questions about charge for ex-Brooklyn Center cop
Question of intent is key in debate over murder vs. manslaughter
Breaking down the video: What happened during Daunte Wright's fatal stop
A Black man was killed by police in Brooklyn Center. The chief said the officer may have gotten her gun and Taser confused.
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Despite curfew, fifth night of Brooklyn Center protest ends with no dispersal
Late Thursday, only a few people remained from a earlier crowd of about 1,000 that had gathered outside police headquarters for a fifth night of protests over the killing of Daunte Wright.
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Ex-officer Potter makes first court appearance in Wright's killing
The former Brooklyn Center police officer will return to court in May on a charge of second-degree manslaughter.
Chauvin defense rests its case without his testimony
Former officer Derek Chauvin invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination.
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Pandemic has contributed to rise in alcohol-related deaths, Minnesota health officials say
992 Minnesotans died in 2020 because of drinking.
California Legislature OKs bill to help displaced workers
Now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is letting more businesses reopen as coronavirus cases decline, the California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill requiring some hotels, stadiums other hospitality companies to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
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Authorities ID 2 people found shot to death over weekend near 2-vehicle crash at south Minneapolis intersection
Authorities have identified the two people who were found shot to death over the weekend near a two-vehicle crash at a south Minneapolis intersection.Jaden M.…
Regulators rebuke PG&E for neglect in reducing wildfire risk
California regulators are stepping up their oversight of Pacific Gas & Electric after finding that the nation's largest utility has neglected the maintenance of an electrical grid that has ignited a series of deadly wildfires in Northern California and forced periodic blackouts affecting millions of people.
Minnesota vaccine supply shifting as some providers run out of demand
First report of six breakthrough COVID-19 deaths in fully vaccinated individuals in Minnesota underscores need for broad immunization strategy.
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- Vandals erase message of nonviolence on billboard at George Floyd Square