ACLU: Blacks 9 times more likely to be arrested for minor crimes in Mpls.
A study released Thursday of more than 96,000 arrests made by Minneapolis police officers shows that black people were 8.7 times more likely than white people to be arrested for a low-level offense.
Rescuer saves driver from fiery truck crash that snarls I-35W in Roseville
The driver lost control, hit a road sign pole and the truck erupted in flames.
Design unveiled for Downtown East park; $22M must be raised
Focus turns to finalizing details of the design and launching a $22 million fundraising campaign for the project in the shadow of the new Vikings stadium.
Hopes and cheers will pave the way to Vikings' plaza
Some fans are laying down a couple of hundred dollars for a personalized piece of granite that will line the western plaza of the new stadium.
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Peace Corps volunteer from Minnesota dies in Tanzania crash
Robbie Lehman, 23, of Minneapolis, wanted to make a difference.
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Photos: Latest plans for Commons park in Minneapolis
Here's a first peek at close-to-final concept designs for the Commons park in downtown Minneapolis, which will be built next to the new Vikings stadium.
North Minneapolis development poised to go up where tornado struck
$25M project includes shops, apartments, bus shelter
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May 27: Airport workers stage spontaneous protest, walkout over firings
They staged a 90-minute walkout after co-workers were fired.
In Minneapolis, minor traffic violations spiral into major problems
About one-third of criminal violations over the past five years were for driving without auto insurance or a valid driver's license.
Car theft victims take St. Paul scrap yard to court
Civil lawsuit accuses Metro Metals Corp. of buying vehicles from people charged with stealing them.
Minneapolis launches unprecedented program for city home buyers
A new program is an effort to promote homeownership among minorities.
Richfield gets six proposals for new housing development in Cedar Point
The recession halted Cedar Point project, but now 6 developers have offered plans.
St. Paul couple kept children in squalid home, charges say
The 4- and 2-year-olds wandered alone to a store to find food, according to charges filed Wednesday.
Forest Lake restaurant employee shot in abdomen during late-night robbery
The shooting occurred after closing; the gunman remains at large.
Met Council closer to footing bill for pedestrian bridge near Vikings stadium
Money would pay for $6M pedestrian walkway, but Vikings asked to contribute.
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