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How to get rid of troublesome leftover opioids? Minnesota has an idea
The Board of Pharmacy is pursuing legislation that permits pharmacies to collect customers' old drugs for disposal.
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Gallery: Meet baby tamarin primates now at Como Zoo
A pair of baby South American emperor tamarins were born last Wednesday and are now ready to meet visitors. The twins are thought to be a male and a female, but it can take several weeks to verify the gender, zoo officials said.
FBI, St. Paul police ask for help finding serial bank robber
The man last robbed a St. Paul bank and attempted to rob another
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Gov. Dayton to tour fire-ravaged Madelia
Dayton plans to meet with local businesses ruined by fire after touring the area
Richfield High School opens health resource center for children and youth in community
Through a partnership with the Park Nicollet Health Services and the Park Nicollet Foundation, young people in the community will receive Park Nicollet services at no cost.
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Two additional snowfalls to add chilly insult to injury to area
Up to 2 inches of snow are expected to fall Thursday morning and early afternoon between central Minnesota and the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities
Coon Rapids police seek witnesses to violent crash on Hwy. 10
"People at the scene could not give a clear account of what occurred."
What Target is doing to make shopping easier for people with special needs
Target said that by March 15 the majority of stores will have at least one Caroline's Cart, and many will have more, depending on guests' needs.
State auditor sues state over law allowing counties to use private auditors
Otto wants a judge to preserve her office's right to audit counties, or to rule the privatization law unconstitutional.
Woman killed crossing Hennepin had left work early because of snow
Rachel David and her co-workers had been let out of work early because of the snowstorm.
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Why I insist on adopting rescue dogs
There are plenty of reasons to go through a breeder. But for this animal-lover, rescue dogs are a better personality fit. Here's why.
Minneapolis Chief Harteau's reappointment vote is delayed
The decision to extend the public comment period to next week was intended to accommodate both Janeé Harteau's backers and opponents.
U.S. lawyers have 'very alarming' alcohol problem, study finds
The rate of problem drinking among lawyers is three times higher than for the adult population as a whole, the study of 15,000 lawyers found.
Twin Cities man makes world better one shovelful at a time
In the dark of night, as Tuesday's snowstorm raged, Justin Lang grabbed a shovel and went house to house in north Minneapolis.
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A firsthand view of the cost of a winter parking mistake
Via Twitter, Star Tribune reporter Jennifer Brooks shared the feeling of coming back to your car during a snow emergency and realizing it had been towed.
Billy Glaze died a serial killer, but lawyers still fight to clear his name
Now that Glaze is dead, what happens to his case? It's a first-of-its kind question in Minnesota.
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Musher grabs his 4th Beargrease title with late surge to finish line
Nathan Schroeder, 38, was introduced to mushing at age 12, when he was given a ride at an elementary school. He was rookie of the year in the Iditarod in 2014, when he finished 17th. He came in 24th last year.
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