Charges: Dad found asleep near meth, baby in Eagan hotel
He allegedly had drugs around two kids, ages 1 and 4, at a hotel in Eagan.
No new details in Robbinsdale, Eden Prairie shootings
Investigations into such shootings, which were both nonfatal, could take several months.
Moorhead man to captain 15-foot sailboat down Mississippi
Solo trip will take Moorhead man down the Mississippi.
Minneapolis to consider revamping rules for animals
City Council member believes he has support for changes, including more more clearly outlining the responsibilities of pet owners and the city's shelter.
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First, dazzling Fourth of July cemented desire to become American
When I moved to America as a child, the Fourth of July served as my gateway holiday. Now that we were becoming Americans, I took it upon myself to help my family embrace American traditions.
Study touts popularity of second Amtrak train from St. Paul to Chicago
An Amtrak study also says the train would cost millions for the states, and it's unclear how it fits with other proposals.
Minneapolis to offer customized 'road map' to high school students
Driven by a need to close the achievement gap, district officials say they want more individualized learning for each student.
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Phillips pool gap-closing strategy due this month
Minneapolis schools offered to pay $1.75 million in exchange for priority use of facilities.
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Fewer than 100 enlisted in Minnesota's medical marijuana program
Fewer than 100 patients have signed up so far for the new program.
Taste of Minnesota is all about twistin' and tastin'
The Taste of Minnesota began Thursday and will go through Sunday. It is being held at the Carver County Fairgrounds in Waconia.
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Weekend traffic: Full slate of road work comes with fireworks, festivals
The three-day Independence Day holiday weekend looks to be warm and dry, just about perfect for watching the scores of Twin Cities area fireworks displays that will draw crowds to shows both large and small Friday and Saturday nights.
Revamped search for soccer stadium site is slow off the mark
Neither St. Paul nor Minneapolis officials seemed especially energized Thursday by the news that Major League Soccer was going to explore possible stadium sites in St. Paul.
ISIL recruiter with Twin Cities ties is linked to thwarted U.S. terror plots
Mohamed Abdullahi Hassan, the former Minneapolis high school student-turned-jihadi recruiter, has been tied to at least two more terror plots within the United States.
July 3: With Dave's Popcorn for sale, customers worry for future
The owners of Dave's Popcorn, a fixture since 1957, have decided to sell the south Minneapolis landmark, leaving customers worried that a favorite spot for gourmet popcorn and ice cream could soon be gone.
Marquette demolition illustrates tricky economics of old buildings
A plan to demolish one of the last surviving clusters of sidewalk storefronts in downtown Minneapolis offers an important lesson in the tricky economics of some old buildings.
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Minn. Lottery changes store-ID policy after big prizes go unclaimed
Exact locations where tickets were purchased are now being revealed. To date, there are six hefty payouts waiting to be claimed in Minnesota.
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Reduced transit service on Friday might catch commuters off guard
With many people taking Friday off and turning Independence Day into a long holiday weekend, Metro Transit and suburban transit providers are expecting fewer riders and are adjusting service to reflect decreased demand. That could catch some commuters off guard as the official holiday is not until Saturday.
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