Skeletal remains ID'd as Mpls. woman who disappeared 30 years ago
A DNA match has made it possible for authorities to identify the remains of a long missing Minneapolis woman.
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Five suspected terrorist recruits plead not guilty in Minneapolis court
The men are accused of planning to join ISIL.
Lurking, spitting repeals get support of Mpls. council committee
The ordinances had been criticized as being used to unfairly target minorities.
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New St. Paul ballpark warmed fans on a cold night
The Saints minor league baseball team christened its shiny new Lowertown ballpark, CHS Field, with an exhibition game. It was a night to work out some kinks.
Third company looks to join Minneapolis cable market
US Internet announced Wednesday that it will seek a cable franchise from the city, days after the council granted one to CenturyLink.
Minneapolis, St. Paul tie for title of best city parks in the country
It's Minneapolis' third time at the top, and St. Paul hit No. 1 in its first year of eligibility. At a news conference today, leaders of both cities will meet near their border.
Minnesota is one of the least affordable Midwest states for renters
Someone making the $8 hourly minimum wage would have to work 86 hours a week to afford a two-bedroom apartment with the fair market rent of $894.
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State Patrol stops speeding driver who just 'wanted to race'
A Wisconsin man who said he just wanted to race the State Trooper he encountered on a northern Minnesota interstate is in now in jail.
With Nicollet Mall plans and funding finalized, work starts next month
Special tax assessments were sticker shock for some, but no major challenges were raised.
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Players want NFL held in contempt over Peterson case
Discipline of Dallas Cowboys player Greg Hardy sparked the latest filing against the league.
Local
Surplus military equipment brings police security, misunderstanding, headaches
White House limit on the use of some military equipment for police may sound more ominous than it is.
Twin Cities mayors launch plan for minority boys and young men
Effort is to help boost success for minority boys and young men.
Kyle Fletcher, son of former Ramsey County sheriff, dies at 26
A musician who performed in the Twin Cities and Los Angeles, Kyle Fletcher fell into a coma after suffering a heart attack. He was to play the Cabooze on Wednesday.
Amazon won't pursue $1.2M in tax incentives in Shakopee
Amazon has decided to forgo $1.2 million in tax incentives in Shakopee so that money can be funneled instead toward higher-than-expected costs for road improvements near its proposed distribution center.
Frank Gehry's $4.5 million Winton Guest House auctioned for $905,000
An out-of-state buyer bid $750,000 for house once valued at $4.5 million.
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