South Metro
Hundreds were at house party in Rice County where 4 were shot
Suspects are being sought after gunfire puts "innocent people in harm's way," authorities said.
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Minn. casinos look to bring next generation to the table
Minnesota's 18 casinos, especially the most successful ones like Mystic Lake in Prior Lake and Grand Casino in Onamia and Hinckley, are at a generational crossroads.
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South Metro
Scott County gravel mine clears another hurdle
Despite some Sand Creek Township residents' concerns about water quality, the mine received a permit.
South Metro
More "makerspaces" coming to Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District
More formal "makerspaces," or places for students to learn with materials and equipment, are coming to the district from referendum funding and grants.
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Judge rules in favor of Bremer Trust in Prince estate dispute
The special administrator will be allowed to hire entertainment industry experts to help maximize the value of Prince's estate.
South Metro
Mendota Heights council votes to fire suspended police officer
Dozens turned out at the meeting to support Sgt. Bobby Lambert, a 20-year-veteran of the force who had claimed retaliation after being put on paid administrative leave in February pending an internal-affairs investigation.
South Metro
134-acre Inver Grove Heights property likely to be protected from development
In the works for years, the tract in Inver Grove Heights would be protected as a nature preserve.
South Metro
Despite abuse reports, Dakota County left kids with parents
County officials say Apple Valley case highlights the value of a new approach.
South Metro
2016 academy grads were Rosemount class of 2012
The school's and community's traditions helped launch the trio into their new military careers.
South Metro
Special glasses give two colorblind Minnesotans the gift of color
After lifetimes of adjusting to a dimmer, different view, two fathers were amazed at what they saw with their new gift glasses.
South Metro
South St. Paul foundation gives $340,000 in scholarships to local grads
Even young alumni are inspired to give to the South St. Paul Educational Foundation.
South Metro
South Metro
Farmington teachers, district reach tentative contract deal
Across the state, 18 districts still haven't settled their contracts, but Farmington's teachers union has come to a tentative agreement with the district.
South Metro
New principal at Apple Valley High
Michael Bolsoni is moving from assistant principal to principal at the school in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan school district.
South Metro
Vikings' move to new Eagan home is chugging forward again
The Vikings aim to redevelop the 185-acre site of the former Northwest Airlines headquarters as their new corporate home and practice facility with a 10,000-seat stadium.
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