Possible Vikings move to Chanhassen spurs development buzz
Speculation that the Vikings could move their headquarters has unsettled some of Eden Prairie's leaders and created buzz about the future of 100-plus acres of farmland in Chanhassen.
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Facial recognition technology used to find lost pets
The Animal Humane Society in the Twin Cities began adding photos of the strays they take in to the Finding Rover app's database.
Shakopee residents won't get a community center referendum
The City Council voted to move the $27.4 million project forward without a referendum.
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Jaripeo in Faribault
Sunday was the second annual Jaripeo, held at the Faribault Fairgrounds, Sunday, July 5, 2015. The event sponsored by a La Raza, a Twin Cities Spanish radio station, included bands from Mexico, food, games for kids, and dancing.
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Three Mpls. shootings, 2 downtown after bars close, leave 8 wounded
Most were hurt in downtown gunfire just after bars closed.
Passenger killed in suspected drunken-boating incident was Eden Prairie swim coach
Fishermen rescued the survivors, which included a 4-year-old. Man in jail is from Minnetonka.
Man dies in western Wisconsin tractor accident
The man's body was found about 10 p.m. Friday in Salem Township, just southeast of Ellsworth, according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
Mpls. Council president fights criticism, says she advocates for her ward
Barb Johnson defends her record by saying she's an advocate for her ward's interests.
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Gallery: Tainted water in farming communities is complex issue
In the small town of Edgerton, Minn., where a shallow aquifer readily absorbs leaching farm chemicals, residents pay extra every month for muncipal treatment that makes their water safe to drink.
43 years later, couple's fight for marriage vindicated
Their intuition came from different sources: Jack Baker, from his time in law school, and Michael McConnell, from his belief that "love is the most powerful force in the universe."
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As Airbnb takes off, Duluth and other cities wrestle with rules
Surprised by the website's sudden growth in Duluth, and coaxed into action by traditional B & B owners, the Duluth City Council recently enacted a one-year moratorium effective July 15 on new vacation rental permits.
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Despite manufactured homes' decline, many find them ideal
In Minnesota and beyond, mobile-home market has changed dramatically.
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Gallery: Fireworks, fun for July 4th
July 4th was the perfect time for some fireworks and fun across the Twin Cities.
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