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Albert Lea man sentenced in South St. Paul overdose death
Dustin Chenevert will serve up to 58 months for his role in the death of Colton Poplow.
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In wake of Dallas shootings, Twin Cities communities reach out to police
Notes from children and baked treats are among the kind gestures.
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Shakopee High School hires new principal, assistant principal
Shakopee High School has chosen new leadership at the top, along with a new focus on an academies model.
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Fleming Field tenants shocked by theft charges against former manager
South St. Paul stunned by alleged $100,000 swindle.
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'Go back and rot!' Outburst marks tensions at hearing over Jamar Clark protest shooting
Judge admonished several people for their actions during the tense proceedings.
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Former South St. Paul airport manager accused of stealing $100,000
Glenn Burke, 54, of Inver Grove Heights, was charged with seven counts of theft by swindle Tuesday.
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Shakopee raises minimum wage to $19 for firms seeking city tax breaks
This new minimum will not affect the city's existing companies — or newcomer Amazon, which is building a distribution center in Shakopee without tax-increment financing.
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Savage is test site for Mediacom community Wi-Fi project
Mediacom installing antennas for pilot project in south metro.
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Renaissance Festival won't have to find new home until 2020
Medieval show to find a new home for its 50th season.
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Eagan's July 4 Funfest is on its last legs
50th year may be the last for the suburb's popular July 4th event.
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Pastor envisions youth shelter in old West St. Paul bank building
He looks to turn vacant West St. Paul building into youth homeless shelter.
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Prior Lake-Savage school board member cleared of prom party allegations
An investigation of school board member Melissa Enger found she did nothing wrong.
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Prior Lake council votes to stick with plan to revamp Co. Rd. 42
Council members urged residents to relay their complaints to County Commissioners.
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Man found dead along gravel road in southern Minnesota in apparent homicide
The man was in his early to mid-20s, authorities said. Circumstances of his death not yet clear.
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Dakota County to pay $4M for conservation easement in Inver Grove Heights
Deal means the Grannis family property will be preserved indefinitely.
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Case of Hennepin Avenue pedestrian death will test new state law
Reckless driving was a misdemeanor until 2015, when the Legislature made it a gross misdemeanor in circumstances that result in great bodily harm.
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