Natural area in Orono gets final pieces of land donated by Dayton family
Wood-Rill Scientific and Natural Area has 350-year-old trees.
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Cities are using more technology to promote tourism, guide visitors around town
QR codes, 3-D virtual tours and kiosks give real-time info for area attractions.
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Juneteenth events in Twin Cities will offer 'a celebration of Blackness'
First celebrated on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth has grown in recognition after the police killing of George Floyd and subsequent Black Lives Matter protests.
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Much of northwestern Wisconsin under red flag fire warning
The National Weather Service has placed much of northwestern Wisconsin under a red flag fire warning due to very low humidity and gusty winds.
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5 people shot and wounded in Dinkytown overnight
Five people were shot in the Dinkytown neighborhood near the University of Minnesota Friday night, according to Minneapolis police.Just before midnight, police responded to a…
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Sheriff, pipeline opponents keep the peace at Enbridge site
Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson spent a lot of time in the sun. By the time folks occupying the Fire Light camp finished their ceremonies and broke camp, his clean-shaven head was a bright shade of red.
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Charges to be dropped for driver who drove into protest on 35W
Bogdan Vechirko of Otsego was charged with a felony and a gross misdemeanor last fall. The charges will be dropped if he remains law-abiding for the next year, by an agreement with Hennepin County prosecutors.
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Police ID victim whose remains were found in NE. Mpls.
They held a news conference Friday night to release the name of Adam Richard Johnson, 36. No one has been arrested in the case.
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UM dental school group looks to promote diversity, inclusion
A new student group in the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is looking to continue the effort to advance diversity, equity and inclusion in the school.
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Nonprofits look to improve Wisconsin homeownership disparity
To Greg Lewis, the home was beautiful. Cozy and inviting, the two-bedroom house in Milwaukee had a finished basement, two and a half car garage, an attached apartment and a yard.
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Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Brooklyn Park
Officers and medics attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim died at the scene.
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Woman killed, suspect arrested in Robbinsdale
Police were called to the residence at N. 35th and Grimes avenues to do a welfare check Friday morning.
Judge rules for Florida on CDC order blocking cruise ships
A federal judge on Friday ruled for Florida in a lawsuit challenging a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention order making it difficult for cruise ships to resume sailing due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Metro Transit leader retires after a long career of keeping buses rolling
Vince Pellegrin oversaw foray into rail service and kept the buses running.
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St. Paul won't sponsor a fireworks display on July 4
Mayor says the city has better uses for its money; Saints, others stepping in.
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Red Wing High class of '21 graduate killed in head-on crash
Samantha Kriese was an honor student and leader at Red Wing High School.
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Feds: Man suspected of stealing at least 63 golf carts
Federal authorities have charged a Minnesota man with transportation of stolen vehicles in what they say was a litany of thefts of golf carts.
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Consortium, loan announced for Fargo flood project
A $2.75 billion project aimed at protecting Fargo and Moorhead, Minnesota, from chronic flooding gained ground Friday with the acceptance of a massive federal loan and the pick of a international consortium to build a key piece.
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Charges: Drunk, unlicensed motorist ran stop sign, killing teenager in Minneapolis
Driver's license has been revoked since 2007.
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Crews battling 60-acre wildfire in northeastern Minnesota
Widespread showers on Sunday expected to reduce fire danger.
Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max makes first flight
Boeing's newest version of the 737 Max jetliner completed its first test flight Friday in a move that the company hopes will signal improving fortunes for its most important plane.
University of Minnesota studies COVID-19 vaccine effect in weakened immune systems
Duration of vaccine protection a mystery overall, but particularly for people with HIV or undergoing certain cancer treatments.
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Judge won't let Ramsey County out of agreement with Arden Hills for TCAAP redevelopment
An agreement on the future of the former munitions site stands.
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