After 61 years, Osseo shoe repair shop will shut its doors
Michael Zastawny is taking final orders this week as he prepares to close the Central Avenue shop.
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Damar Hamlin's cardiac arrest prompts call from pro leagues to protect young Minnesota athletes
Coalition seeks same level of protection for high school athletes that saved an NFL player from a cardiac arrest last season.
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Tuition-free Dakota County college program hasn't been free of problems
Workforce Mobility Program pilot offers lessons for helping low-income students complete the courses.
Winona officials hope to curb carp population in Lake Winona
Advocates and the city are pushing for a grant to fund a study as the first step in improving water quality.
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Anton Lazzaro calls cash 'gifts,' says sex with underage girls not related
Wednesday's proceedings were delayed by overnight revelations of new evidence.
President Joe Biden to visit Minnesota on Monday
Few details have been released about next week's planned visit, but it's expected to tie in with the White House's "Investing in America" tour.
DFLers' ed bills offer more money for schools, set new graduation requirements
The House and Senate budget bills contain several differences that will have to resolved in the coming weeks.
Sauk Rapids man gets 18 months for climbing on train, stabbing engineer
The 41-year-old was also ordered to pay more than $13,000 to BNSF Railway.
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Longtime Fairmont city attorney temporarily suspended from practicing law
Discipline comes after attorney never made charging decision in more than 135 criminal cases.
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Edina man accused of killing mother with fentanyl admits to lesser charges
Plea deal calls for him to serve 3 1⁄3 years of a 5-year term in prison.
Minnesota lawmakers target disinformation in election bill
A suite of proposals would crack down on disinformation, deepfakes and intimidation of workers in state elections.
30-day term for 'hot rodder' who injured teen in downtown Minneapolis
Paramedics took the injured teen to a hospital, where doctors said he suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken bone above his left eye.
Stephanie Burrage named Minnesota's new chief equity officer
She will take on a new role to advise the administration on policies to close racial disparity gaps in the state.
Great River Passage Conservancy leader Mary deLaittre to step down
Mary deLaittre spent nearly seven years working on plans to better connect St. Paul with the Mississippi River.
Onetime Eden Prairie taekwondo instructor gets 4 years for sexually assaulting teen student
The sentence was far less than what was called for by state guidelines.
Minneapolis narrows locations for new Third Precinct police station to two
One would reopen on the site of the current vacant building; the other would be four blocks away.
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Falcon Heights to end contract with Ramsey County Sheriff
Sheriff Bob Fletcher said the move "is in everyone's best interest."
Twin Cities swimming pool builder charged in alleged down-payment scam
Charges say he spent some of the money gambling, making child support payments, and on a horse and saddle.
New 27-story apartment tower coming to Minneapolis skyline
About half the apartments will be income-restricted.
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State's trial begins against e-cigarette maker Juul: A 'new generation' addicted to vaping
Manufacturers said they were trying to help adults quit smoking cigarettes, not marketing to teens.
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Lazzaro admits to sex with minor girls but denies he had a sex recruiter
The wealthy GOP operative will resume testimony Wednesday.
Loans set to help St. Paul's Treasure Island Center avoid mortgage default
The St. Paul Port Authority's nonprofit arm has a majority stake in the property.
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