Out of sight odds: St. Paul retiree snags 2nd big lottery prize this year
Jeffrey Bock won $100,000 in Sunday's drawing; in January, a scratch-off ticket yielded a $20,000 prize.
Rochester slaying suspect nabbed in Faribault after lengthy standoff
The man killed was playing basketball at the time; 2 others with him were wounded.
New trial sought in New Brighton murder case
Neal Zumberge's attorney said in a motion that the court made two errors that should compel a new trial.
St. Paul firefighter remembered fondly by those who knew him best
Shane Clifton died Monday after collapsing at his fire station while exercising.
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Friday night lights smile on Staples-Motley after 39 losses
"We were the proudest oh-and-39 team you ever met," says principal Mike Schmidt. But it does feel good to win.
Rosenblum: How does my garden grow? With helpers, hope – and lots of hostas
For 28 years, I've watched winter melt away and every single Minnesotan effortlessly transform brown death into brilliant window boxes and flower pots, replant terraced lawns with graceful sedge and fiery orange daylilies. Every year I watch in awe, and more than a little shame. I have no idea how to do any of this.
Flood of solar garden applications leaves some counties wary
Regulations are fuzzy as developers push for energy savings.
Minn. schools narrowing achievement gap as Mpls., St. Paul fall behind
Nearly two-thirds of Minnesota schools are making significant progress in closing achievement gaps in reading and math, according to new data released by the Minnesota Department of Education.
Survey says: Everyone likes living in Edina
In a survey of more than 500 residents, released Monday, not a single person rated Edina's quality of life as "poor." In fact, 96 percent rated it as "good" or "excellent."
Minneapolis soccer stadium land deal ends in silence
Deal expires on Mpls. site, but mayor and council president not giving up on landing team.
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Vikings stadium dispute revealed in letters to MSFA
In the months before Mortenson Construction sought mediation over payment for work at the new Minnesota Vikings stadium, at least two subcontractors reached out in distress to the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority (MSFA).
Police union official calls chant at Saturday march 'disgusting'
A video posted on Twitter that showed protesters who appear to be in the front of the march and can be heard shouting, "Pigs in a blanket, fry 'em like bacon!"
Protesters march back after peaceful standoff at fair gate
A Black Lives Matter march to the State Fair on Saturday briefly shut down at least one fair gate, but the protest, which drew 350, ended peacefully with no arrests.
Payouts don't always bring healing, clergy abuse victim says
More than 400 have filed claims against archdiocese, but that's just a first step.
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