South Metro
Snow? Rain? Ice? Winter storm delivers it all to Minnesota
A major winter storm moved across Minnesota Thursday morning, beginning delivery of what's expected to be more than a foot of snow in the western and central parts of the state over the next two days.
South Metro
Man suspected of being in U.S. illegally admits killing ex-girlfriend in Shakopee apartment
Prosecutors will seek the maximum of 40 years.
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7 robberies, 4 cities: Men charged in string of crimes spanning Mpls., Dakota County
Two men remain jailed in Dakota County related to crimes this fall in four cities.
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Mary McKee Anderson, who served as state's first lady for 6 years, dies at 79
As the wife of former Minnesota Gov. Wendell Anderson, Mary McKee put her three children first throughout her husband's political career even though she had three degrees of her own.
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Controversial petting zoo near Lakeville damaged
No animals or people appeared to be hurt, officials said.
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Jury's award to transgender woman after rejection by football team is a Minnesota first
Player awarded $20,000 in pioneering business discrimination case.
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Eagan man faces first-degree murder charges in child's death
Zayden Lawson, 3, died in June 2017 while in foster care.
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Inver Grove Heights Administrator Joe Lynch disciplined for offensive comments
The Inver Grove Heights official was suspended for three days without pay.
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Hastings cop justified in killing stabbing suspect, Dakota County says
The officer's account was "consistent with ... statements of witnesses and video" from police body-worn camera, according to the county attorney.
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Dakota, Scott and Carver counties pass tax increases in 2019 budgets
Salaries, human services and building projects add to county budgets.
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Five factors that can determine the fate of a sexual assault case
Critical factors can influence how aggressively police and prosecutors investigate and charge cases.
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Music
Burnsville's Buck Hill adds more music nights despite protests
Ski slope can now stage 10 concerts a year, despite neighbors' noise concerns.
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Workers protest conditions at Amazon's Shakopee center
Somali-American workers cite special challenges at local fulfillment center.
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Dakota County soon may auction a Mississippi River island in Inver Grove Heights
County officials have received at least five inquiries on how to purchase it.
South Metro
Man shot dead Sunday in St. Paul was in gang-related party bus mayhem months ago
The man was shot while sitting in a car, police said. No arrests have been announced.
South Metro
Driver speeding in reverse fatally hits retired nurse outside Faribault hospital
Investigators are building a case for possible charges, according to police.
South Metro
Burnsville employee pleads guilty to stealing $4,900 from city
She used a city credit card to buy an Xbox gaming system, a blender and gift cards.
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