Hodges, Ellison call for end to vigil; BLM protesters push back
Meanwhile, felony charges were filed against four men suspected of being involved in the wounding of five activists with gunfire.
After $150K campaign, Brooklyn Park's reputation improving
Two years after the suburb launched an aggressive branding campaign to boost its reputation, survey shows most are proud to call it home.
November water loss surprises scientists studying White Bear Lake
New research says evaporation is an issue in November, not just summer months.
Hy Berman, longtime U professor, political commentator, dies at 90
Teaching history at the U or speaking on issues of the day, Hy Berman was "always engaged."
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Former Minnesota teacher sentenced to three years for having sexual relationship with student
He pleaded guilty to a sexual relationship with student on hockey team.
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Gallery: Black Lives Matter, Nov. 30
Protestors continued their presence at the Minneapolis police department's fourth precinct. There is political pressure for them to disperse.
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Gallery: Winter weather comes to the Twin Cities
A bit of winter arrived in the Twin Cities Monday with the first snowfall of the season. More is coming.
Stillwater will narrow proposals for historic Shoddy Mill
The rag factory was part of the state's early Jewish history and now will be repurposed.
Shakopee Mobile Meals to end food delivery service Dec. 31
It's not clear who will be able to serve the program's clients, mostly the elderly.
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Data: Segregation in Twin Cities' charter schools
Elementary-level charter schools in the Twin Cities are more racially segregated than their counterparts in the St. Paul, Minneapolis and suburban school districts, according to a Star Tribune analysis of enrollment data going back to 1980-81.
Ramsey County Sheriff's Citizens Academy taking applications
Applications must be received by Dec. 15.
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Officials issue a challenge: A fatality-free year on Hwy. 12
Over the past five year, paramedics and police have responded to more than a dozen fatal crashes that left 16 people dead on Hwy. 12 in the west metro. They're hoping they won't be called to another one for the next 12 months.
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Snow on opening day helps market new I-35E MnPass lane
The Minnesota Department of Transportation got an unanticipated but welcome marketing push from Mother Nature Monday when she dumped enough snow on the highways to snarl traffic all across the metro.
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