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Wild rice protest defused Thursday, may be revived Friday
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources defused a confrontation with Chippewa band members Thursday by issuing an unrequested one-day, special permit to harvest wild rice. But band members said the temporary move won't settle the treaty rights issue.
Safety investigation begins at new Vikings stadium
The death investigation results will become public upon completion.
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Como Zoo's new baby giraffe already stands at 5-foot-8
The yet-to-be-named female is the sixth calf born to Clover, and the 19th giraffe born at the zoo since the early 1990s, Como officials said. She already stands 5 feet 8 inches, and weighs 135 pounds.
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Minnesota DNR proposes changes for people and fish at Lake Mille Lacs
Strategy includes hatchery, predation control and new panel.
Ramsey, Washington counties agree on price for recycling plant
Purchase of Newport site will save jobs, options for Ramsey, Washington.
Most Green Line biz lost customers but growth expected, survey finds
Most said they lost customers over the time of construction, but most also say they remain optimistic about growth in the five years ahead.
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Gallery: A rockin' start for Fair concert series
It was a '70s revival night on opening day of the State Fair as rockers Def Leppard, Styx and Tesla brought squeals and screams from a sold-out crowd.
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Hey, Minnstagrammers: Let's meet up at the State Fair
The Star Tribune is partnering with the local Insta-experts at @Minnstameets on the Aug. 29 event, which we're calling the Great Minnesota Gram Together.
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Gallery: Confrontation over wild rice treaty rights
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources defused a confrontation with Indian treaty rights activists Thursday by issuing a special permit to Chippewa band members who launched a wild rice harvest on Hole-in-the-Day Lake.
68% more passengers expected to use already strained MSP by 2035
But consultant says estimate of a 68% leap is overblown.
1 worker dead, 1 injured in fall from roof at Vikings stadium
The worker killed after falling Wednesday morning during construction on the roof was a Northfield man. Another worker who was hurt was in stable condition.
Mpls. district officials apologize for offensive books given to teachers
Minneapolis Public Schools officials admit they failed to vet literacy training materials that exhibit racial and cultural stereotypes.
Lakeville school board struggles with discord
Plea for civil communication voiced at public meeting.
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Gallery: Indigenous women's fitness group strikes balance
Triathlon at Lake Calhoun was a spirited day when past, present and future merged.
Teen falls to his death from fire escape on Uptown condo
On the weekend before he was to start 11th grade at Minneapolis Southwest High School, Blake Fannin fell four stories early Sunday while climbing on a fire escape.
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Gallery: Como Zoo welcomes baby giraffe
Como Zoo welcomed a new baby giraffe to its herd. At just under six feet, the baby is standing tall with mother Clover shadowing over her. The new baby female, born Monday August 24th, is the 6th calf born to Clover and the 19th giraffe birth at Como Zoo in the last 22 years. The yet-to-be named female weighs 135 pounds and stands 5 feet tall.
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Gallery: First Avenue prepares to reopen
First Avenue, Minnesota's landmark nightclub, reopens Friday after the second-longest shutdown in its 45-year history.
New air traffic pattern tests to begin at MSP Friday
The FAA is making adjustments after suspending one traffic pattern last month, will check noise impacts.
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