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Racist slur on pedestrian bridge in Rochester prompts investigation
The slur appeared over East Circle Drive near Century High School.
High Schools
Baseball Metro Player of the Year packs up his five tools and leaves
Drew Rogers left Mounds View for Arizona. Also, a Minnetonka standout is injured, and "the Ohm boys eat, sleep and breathe baseball" at Zumbrota-Mazeppa.
High Schools
Prep baseball 2024: 35 Minnesota stars who the recruiters covet
College plans include the Gophers and many of the nation's top conferences. Also included: Twin Cities and outstate teams to watch — and a player who shares a name with a Hall of Famer.
Rochester
Police chase ends in Cannon Falls with driver fatally shooting himself, officials say
The 30-mile chase began after police officer's vehicle was rammed by the suspect, officials said.
Wolves
Reusse: Taylor's story. 'I just bought the Minnesota Timberwolves.'
Thirty years ago, Glen Taylor went from frustrated mediator to NBA owner with a phone call, some writing on the back of an envelope and a handshake in a conference room full of lawyers and accountants.
Sports
This retired journalist changed professional wrestling from Mankato
Norm Kietzer was a pioneer in professional wrestling journalism for 40 years.
Local
These Rochester teens wanted to help families like theirs. Now Congress is recognizing their new app.
Century and John Marshall high schoolers created a resources app for area Muslims.
Sports
Defending champions stand at the peak in boys tennis
St. Paul Academy is ranked first in Class 1A and has the top two players in the individual rankings. Wayzata is No. 1 in 2A, with two players in the top 10.
Local
Mail carrier annoyed by barking is suspect in killing of family's dog near Mankato, sheriff's office says
Suspect spoke months earlier about wanting to "shoot his neighbor's dogs because they were barking," according to newly filed court documents.
Local
Gustavus professor accused of fraud to remain jailed after threatening U.S. Attorney
A magistrate judge on Wednesday ordered the professor to undergo a mental health evaluation while in jail as his fraud case proceeds.
Local
Albert Lea passes $10M referendum to fund hockey, swimming and the arts
Residents voted 3-to-1 in favor of infrastructure improvements.
Rochester
Woman admits $3.75M theft from Winona County firm while falling for online relationship scam
A plea deal spares her prison, as she agrees to probation instead.
Local
Dog breeders accused of starving German shepherds won't get them back
A Fillmore County judge on Monday ruled against returning the dogs to the LeRoy breeders
High Schools
Pitchers make the difference atop the softball Metro Top 10
In a sport in which one can be plenty, No. 1 Forest Lake has two starters who stand out.
High Schools
Prep golf 2024: Top players and teams (and many future Gophers)
The U has landed several of the best players in Minnesota. Check out that group, see lists of top metro and outstate golfers and meet a batch of youngsters.
High Schools
Is the pitching ahead of the hitting? Two high school no-hitters say yes.
A pair of outstate Minnesota teams took early victories behind starting pitching that proved unhittable.
Local
Amid teacher shortage, Minnesota schools turn to international recruiting
Districts from Fridley to Red Lake to Willmar have hired dozens of educators from other countries, namely the Philippines, to fill open jobs.
Local
Southeast Minnesotans worry over state water pollution response
Four months after promises to help, Minnesota has yet to deliver clean drinking water to people most in danger. Moreover, some residents worry about how seriously the state will treat nitrate pollution in the future.
Rochester
Who killed young beautician? DNA sample ignites half-century-old Minnesota murder case
An "an unknown DNA sample" is being analyzed in hopes of finding out who shot the 21-year-old and left her body in a southern Minnesota ditch in 1975.
Curious Minnesota
How did Faribault become home to Minnesota's deaf and blind academies?
These southeast Minnesota institutions date back to the earliest days of statehood.
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