Minnesota's 2021 teacher of the year wins national education award
Natalia Benjamin teaches students learning English as a second language in Rochester.
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Appeals court: S.D. man incompetent for trial in 1974 slaying of Willmar woman
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court ruling that an elderly South Dakota man accused in a 1974 fatal stabbing isn't competent to stand trial.
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North Minneapolis neighborhood worried about Blue Line light rail extension
One resident warns: "This will be another Rondo."
New COVID-19 variants of concern found in Minnesota
The BA.4 and BA.5 variants were identified in Minnesota and present concerns because they caused outbreaks in a highly immunized population in South Africa.
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Robbinsdale City Council censures member for drunken hit-and-run crash
Tyler Kline damaged two squad cars as he fled police while driving the wrong-way on Hwy 100 in January.
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Ex-MPD officer Lane pleads guilty to charge of manslaughter for role in Floyd's murder
Thomas Lane was one of three officers convicted in federal court and expected to face trial next month on state charges. In exchange for the plea, Lane agreed to a sentence of three years, to be served concurrently with his federal sentence for violating Floyd's civil rights. That sentence has yet to be handed down.
Minneapolis man charged with fatally stabbed a 19-year-old in northern Minnesota home after argument
The suspect also received medical attention before being jailed, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Passenger dies in rollover crash in southwestern Minnesota
The wreck occurred shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday, the patrol said.
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2 people in car fleeing traffic stop are killed in crash in Anoka
Driver in other car is slightly hurt, the Sheriff's Office said.
One killed, two hurt in Ramsey crash
The crash happened at Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Bunker Lake Road just before 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Plan to build 12 homes on St. Croix has residents pushing back
The developer calls the structures eco-friendly and sustainable, but the plan has drawn cries of disapproval from some locals who see it as an encroachment on the federally protected waterway.
10 ways to savor the return of Art-A-Whirl to northeast Minneapolis this weekend
The nation's largest studio crawl is back in full force starting Friday.
Dreams of a restored St. Louis River 'finally coming to fruition'
The $113 million in federal funds announced Tuesday will help trigger removal of the river's status as a polluted Great Lakes waterway.
Mpls. to pay $1.5M to man police shot from unmarked van
"The goal of the civil suit was not a check," Jaleel Stallings said. "It was getting justice and accountability. And I don't feel like I've received that."
Charges: Pickup thief changed clothes in gas station bathroom after deadly crash in Brooklyn Park
An SUV driver was killed and his wife suffered severe brain and back injuries, according to prosecutors.
Authorities ID 2 men fatally shot over weekend at West Broadway intersection in Minneapolis
One of the men was related to another homicide victim, 11-year-old Kevin Brewer, a close family member said.
Former high school football player in Proctor, Minn., pleads guilty to felony sexual assault of teammate
An agreement was reached between the defense and St. Louis County prosecution for him to receive a juvenile court sanction, enforced until age 21,
Panel reverses state on cutting funding to St. Paul meals provider
Ruling: Education Department acted hastily by booting nonprofit without letting it fix problems
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Minnesota State colleges poised to increase tuition as enrollment slide continues
State colleges and universities seek 3.5% tuition increase.
What you need to know about COVID omicron variant, Minnesota testing, vaccines and more
Advice is evolving along with the coronavirus. Here's the latest from staff and news service reports.
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Hennepin County job training program pays people on probation to learn construction skills
Hennepin County's program is only in the state that pays for job training.
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- Ex-MPD officer Lane pleads guilty to charge of manslaughter for role in Floyd's murder
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- Plan to build 12 homes on St. Croix has residents pushing back • East Metro
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