Duluth school district adopts gender inclusion policy
By law, Minnesota schools must allow students to use facilities that align with their gender identity.
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Science Museum blames budget shortfall for latest layoffs
The St. Paul museum laid off 15 people last week in the latest round of layoffs, citing COVID-related revenue losses.
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Driver charged with being drunk, speeding in fatal Mpls. crash is arrested
At the time of the crash, Sylvester Vaughn's license was revoked, according to the criminal complaint.
St. Paul could ask voters to fund early learning grants with property tax levy
The St. Paul City Council will consider whether to approve a ballot measure.
Hockey fans swarm Fargo for Minnesota-heavy NCAA tournament
St. Cloud State will face Minnesota State Mankato in Thursday's early game, which is followed by the Gophers playing Canisius.
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Teen testifies as Anton Lazzaro's federal child sex trafficking trial underway in Minneapolis
Prosecutor: "This case is about a wealthy man who paid tens of thousands of dollars to have sex with minor girls."
Boys charged with bringing gun to Golden Valley middle school
Golden Valley's police chief said Robbinsdale school officials were slow to report the incident to police.
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Charge: Workplace love triangle was behind man's shooting death outside Howard Lake business
The suspect fled the scene and was arrested nearby in Waverly, the Sheriff's Office said.
Minneapolis ethics concerns force Black History Expo to scale back ambitions
Feb. 25 is first major Black-focused city-led event since George Floyd was murdered
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Duluth teen sentenced to 12½ years in prison in friend's fatal shooting
Patrick Battees, 19, accidentally shot his friend Juamada Anderson in the head in May 2021.
Massage therapist charged with sexually assaulting client at Stillwater spa
The woman shared her accusation with the spa's manager and the owner, and they fired the masseur that same day.
Walz draws contrast between Minnesota and GOP-led states
The DFL governor said he wants to offer Minnesota as the alternative to conservative restrictions passing in other states.
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Minnesota State University Moorhead names new president
The system's board of trustees approved the selection of Timothy Downs.
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New Metro Transit police chief faces challenges: 'We have a long way to go'
The new chief, to be sworn into office Wednesday, says the transit system needs to strike a balance in making riders feel safe without victimizing the homeless and addicted.
Walmart closing in Brooklyn Center, another north metro retail departure
Walmart's departure is the second major retailer to leave Brooklyn Center after the Target store a few blocks north closed in 2019.
Rochester to investigate discrimination claim by censured council member
Molly Dennis claims she was discriminated against in censure because of her ADHD.
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Man arrested after human remains found in tote along Lake Mille Lacs shoreline
The discovery was made Tuesday afternoon north of Onamia, the Sheriff's Office said.
Woman stabbed to death on St. Paul's East Side
Her death is the eighth homicide in St. Paul this year.
Ex-Anoka school staffer gets prison for child porn, abusing minors
From 2016 to 2021, Anderson used his role as administrator for his own gaming chat website to groom and exploit boys, the Department of Justice said.
Minnesota VA commissioner says he removed Hastings officials for 'change in culture'
He says two officials were removed because changes in culture were insufficient.
Walz, legislative leaders reach $17.9B spending agreement
The DFL trifecta announced budget targets far earlier than previous years under divided government.
7 hurt as car collides with two light-rail trains near U.S. Bank Stadium
Both Green and Blue line trains were back in service Tuesday morning as authorities investigate how the crash happened.
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St. Paul schools dangle $1.3 million in hiring and retention bonuses
District officials are targeting hard-to-fill positions, including more than 100 special-education spots.
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