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Students take lead as Minnesota schools work to confront racism on campus
The efforts come in a year when allegations of racism in schools repeatedly made headlines.
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Mental health workers set one-day strike at Allina, Fairview hospitals
Safety is a priority for newly unionized workers, along with benefits to stop people from leaving the profession.
Paula Goldberg, fearless advocate for children with disabilities and PACER Center co-founder, dies at 79
A pragmatic optimist, the co-founder of PACER Center in Bloomington became an internationally recognized leader.
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State Patrol launches summer weekend enforcement initiative
The Minnesota State Patrol launched a high-intensity patrol over fishing opener weekend in the Brainerd Lakes area, and troopers throughout the summer will target a…
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Anoka County IDs man found dead in Mississippi River
The Elk River man was last seen in April
With new name and look, Lino Lakes reopens shuttered YMCA
The north metro suburb used ARPA funding to remodel the Rookery Activity Center, which will officially open Monday.
Iconic covered bridges at Lutsen Resort damaged by surging river
Old growth pines and spruce smashed into the often photographed red bridges.
Man allegedly steals pickup and flees police, causing fatal crash in Brooklyn Park
A motorist in an SUV was killed and his wife was critically injured.
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Minnesota's divided Capitol strikes end-of-session deal
Gov. Tim Walz said he and top legislative leaders have agreed to the "broad framework" of a deal to spend a historic budget surplus to cut taxes, spend money on classrooms and public safety.
Mary-Fred Bausman-Watkins, educator, school founder, dies at 59
Founding parent of Twin Cities German Immersion School went on to teach German at St. Paul Central.
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Former Minneapolis police officer says judge's courtroom restrictions violate constitutional right to open trial
The attorney for J. Alexander Kueng objected to an order to keep the public out of the courtroom.
Charges: Man's BAC was 0.38% when stopped in Cottage Grove with toddler in vehicle
Police say he was straying from his lane, following other vehicles too closely and failed to obey an officer's emergency lights.
DFL endorses Moriarty, Witt for Hennepin County Attorney, sheriff
Runner-up for county attorney said he will not suspend campaign
Long agenda remains for final legislative session week
Legislators remain far apart on on tax cuts, public safety and funding for classrooms.
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Georgia Fort expands independent newsroom to change Minnesota's racial narrative
The veteran broadcast journalist also eyes mentorships and a possible pipeline for journalists of color early in their careers.
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Why MnDOT closed 35W for concrete repairs even with new pavement
MnDOT putting down new chip seal on the Mendota Bridge, replacing material that has been peeling away for years.
Ferris wheel fight and lockdown halts Northtown Mall carnival
Police say 100 kids fled the carnival and ran through the mall.
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Pent-up travel demand for this summer runs into higher costs
It will probably cost more to fly and drive this summer, but those wanting to hit the road are undeterred.
Man's body found in the Mississippi River in Anoka
Someone called authorities with a report of a body tangled up in natural debris.
Republicans back Scott Jensen in Minnesota governor's race
The doctor and former state senator narrowly beat Kendall Qualls after a heated fight in Rochester for the GOP endorsement.
Minnesota briefs: Benson rejects city manager candidates
The city of Benson has reopened its search for a new city manager after rejecting two candidates.At a meeting earlier this month, the City Council…
50 years later, the Virginia Piper kidnapping remains a Minnesota mystery
In some ways, her abduction was a story with a happy ending — but also one that left two nagging questions.
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- Iconic covered bridges at Lutsen Resort damaged by surging river • Duluth
- State Patrol launches summer weekend enforcement initiative
- Man allegedly steals pickup and flees police, causing fatal crash in Brooklyn Park • North Metro
- With new name and look, Lino Lakes reopens shuttered YMCA • North Metro
- Anoka County IDs man found dead in Mississippi River