Local
July 4, 2015

State briefs: Abe Kolstad completes cross-country bike trek on brother's behalf

West Metro
July 4, 2015
Demonstrators filled the Mall of America rotunda and chanted "Black lives matter" to protest police brutality, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2014, in Bloomington

Black Lives Matter protesters call MOA linked to Bloomington

Those charged after a December protest argue in legal briefs that Bloomington and the Mall of America cooperate so closely that the mall is operating as a "quasi-governmental" entity.
Local
July 4, 2015
Fireworks were displayed over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis on July 4, 2015. The fireworks were part of the "Red, White & Boom" celebration hos

What's open and closed on July 4th

Variety
July 4, 2015

Urban 'beach house' perks up Minneapolis neighborhood

An airy, modern home is carefully scaled to fit comfortably into its established city neighborhood. It's the AIA Minnesota Home of the Month.
Local
July 4, 2015
Amy Kircher directs the U’s food protection center, which works to prevent contaminated food from making it to markets.

Cargill, the U are leading the way in movement to enhance food safety

Tracing the origin of food can mean dealing with several countries that have different rules and regulations, tracking transportation and encountering multiple languages.
Local
July 4, 2015
Toxins from the blue-green blooms sent a child to the hospital and killed two dogs near Alexandria, Minn., last month.

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.
West Metro
July 4, 2015
Betty Zollner was partly paralyzed when radiation treatments for a tumor damaged the nearby healthy tissue in her spine.

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.
East Metro
July 4, 2015
The Burning Brothers Brewing Company in St. Paul is pictured in this 2014 file photo.

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.
Minneapolis
July 4, 2015

Minneapolis School District veteran retiring after 53 years in education

South Metro
July 3, 2015

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.
West Metro
July 3, 2015

No new details in Robbinsdale, Eden Prairie shootings

Investigations into such shootings, which were both nonfatal, could take several months.
North Metro
July 3, 2015
Bert Chamberlain is sailing down the Mississippi River to New Orleans starting this weekend in the sailboat he made and named Box Turtle. He was photo

Moorhead man to captain 15-foot sailboat down Mississippi

Solo trip will take Moorhead man down the Mississippi.
Minneapolis
July 3, 2015

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.
Local
July 3, 2015
Red, white and blue -- and many other colors -- shoot into the sky across the United States on the Fourth of July.

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.
St. Paul
July 3, 2015
Passengers made their way off and onto the Amtrak at the Union Depot, Thursday, May 8, 2014 in St. Paul, MN. It is the first passenger train in more t

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
July 3, 2015

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.
Local
July 3, 2015

Phillips pool gap-closing strategy due this month

Minneapolis schools offered to pay $1.75 million in exchange for priority use of facilities.
Local
July 3, 2015
Kim Engstrom held onto a bag containing a liquid form of medical marijuana early Wednesday morning while speaking to the media.

Fewer than 100 enlisted in Minnesota's medical marijuana program

Fewer than 100 patients have signed up so far for the new program.

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