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After boy sickened, pets killed, Minn. warns of toxic blue-green algae
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is asking swimmers to be aware of algae-ridden lakes and foul-smelling water this holiday weekend after toxins from the blue-green blooms hospitalized a child and killed two dogs near Alexandria, Minn., last month.
Radiation errors at St. Cloud cancer center draw scrutiny
Reports of errant doses of radiation given to patients at a large St. Cloud cancer center are being investigated by the Minnesota Department of Health and a Minneapolis law firm. The cases include a disabling injury to a Paynesville woman who suffered paralysis.
Sunday growler sales ready to start in St. Paul
St. Paul joins a growing list of Minnesota cities taking advantage of a new state law that permits Sunday sale of the 64-ounce refillable jugs.
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.
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