Late Labor Day, spread-out start to school have families scrambling
The Minnesota State Fair, resorts and day cares are seeing the effects.
Minnesota medical marijuana manufacturer delays opening additional dispensaries
Minnesota Medical Solutions says it needs more enrollees to justify cost of dispensaries.
T. Eugene Thompson, attorney who hired hit man to kill his wife, dies
Carol Thompson's murder and her husband's trial captured national attention and the case was said to have been an inspiration for the move "Fargo."
Southwest light-rail project planning continues, despite delays, uncertainties
Lawsuits, financial concerns, municipal approvals still remain for the $1.77 billion project.
Lightning blast topples cross from atop south Minneapolis church
The falling rubble caused some exterior damage at St. Helena's in south Minneapolis.
Audit of state's health-insurance bidding process is likely
Several state senators suggested such an audit earlier this week, and on Wednesday Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson formally requested one, saying she believes it will uphold the way her department conducted the bidding and chose the winners.
Anoka-Hennepin policy for varsity play frustrates coaches, parents
Anoka-Hennepin School District must approve seventh- and eighth-graders for varsity play.
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Thousands of unprocessed rape kits sit on shelves in Minnesota
More than 3,400 rape kits collected from victims were never tested and sit in law enforcement storage around Minnesota, with some dating to the early 1990s.
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Gallery: Fair welcomes R&B royalty
Rhythm and blues queen Patti LaBelle wowed fans at the State Fair grandstand Wednesday night, with the Commodores as her warmup act.
Telephone scam draws a warning in Carver County
Carver County officials have warned residents of a recent telephone scam that involves a caller contacting a victim and suggesting that they overpaid taxes.
Minnesota judge again denies bail in ISIL case; trial set for Feb. 16
Defense attorneys were visibly frustrated by judge's ruling in the case of seven young Somali-American men charged with conspiring to support the terror group known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
Funeral arrangements made for St. Paul firefighter who collapsed at station
Shane Clifton will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
WCCO news anchor Mike Binkley bowing out of TV after 34 years
"I'm looking forward to pursuing other activities and interests while I'm still 'young,' " the news anchor wrote on his Facebook page.
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Photos: Lightning obliterates cross atop Minneapolis church
A lightning bolt struck and obliterated a stone cross early Wednesday from atop St. Helena Catholic Church in south Minneapolis.
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Photos: The life and trial of T. Eugene Thompson
Former Minnesota historian and archivist Lucile Kane once called Carol Thompson's killing the most important murder case in state history. The Coen brothers' movie "Fargo" was said to be partly based on the bungling nature of the brutal crime.
Three robberies hit cyclists on Midtown Greenway
Patrols on the Midtown Greenway are being beefed up and extra precautions are being urged.
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