School counselor sexually assaulted student, charges say
David J. Henderson has posted bail. His court date has not yet been scheduled.
National Park Service explores canoe-sharing service along Mississippi
With canoe-sharing plan, folks could soon ply the Mississippi with no need for a car.
Obituaries: Ursula and Jerry Choromanski, founders of New Hope care center
The couple, who died a week apart, thrived on work, family, faith.
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Two adults found dead in rural Lac qui Parle
Details are scarce as the sheriff's office investigates the bodies discovered Wednesday morning in a rural Madison Township residence.
Regulators want Mpls. scrapyard to close if it can't meet air rules
MPCA response follows firm's complaint it was being singled out.
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WB I-94 near St. Michael reopens after pavement failure, backup
A major pavement failure developed during the Wednesday morning rush hour at Hwy. 241 in St. Michael. The interstate reopened around 4:30 p.m.
McLaughlin: Ballpark taxes, authority could aid soccer stadium
Hoping to break an impasse over a pro-soccer stadium in Minneapolis, a Hennepin County commissioner is suggesting that a final deal could hinge on the taxes and agencies associated with Target Field.
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Read the full statement from Walter Palmer
The Eden Prairie dentist said in a statement Tuesday that he believed he was acting legally when he killed a lion in Zimbabwe on July 1.
St. Paul police offer baseball camp for kids
Camp at CHS Field to be followed by game between St. Paul and Chicago police baseball teams.
Blaine takes up proposal for backyard chickens
The city soon could join others in the north metro in allowing backyard chickens.
Bloomington dentist thought he was acting legally at lion hunt
A big-game hunter from the Twin Cities acknowledged Tuesday that he killed a beloved lion in Zimbabwe with a bow and arrow, but said he regrets what he did.
Minnesota and Wisconsin ban gillnetting on Lake Pepin after sturgeon and paddlefish kill
DNR says that commercial fishing likely caused the death of protected species. State wildlife authorities said the step is unprecedented but was necessary
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Gallery: Shania Twain plays Target Center
Country superstar Shania Twain, after a long hiatus from the road, brought her Rock This Country Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
Clergy abuse victims to ask court to extend Aug. 3 claims deadline
Victims in Twin Cities Archdiocese say publicity about Aug. 3 deadline to file cases was delayed.
Families devastated by plane crashes hours apart in Minnesota, Wisconsin
Four people were killed when a single-engine plane crashed in a field in Alden Township, Wis., about 50 miles northeast of Minneapolis. Three were killed when a plane went down about 10 miles northeast of Pipestone.
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