Charges: Suicidal driver killed Bloomington plow worker
An SUV driver on a death wish swigged vodka from a bottle and went on an erratic and intoxicated speeding frenzy before hitting a city snowplow in Bloomington, killing a city employee, according to charges.
Minnesota host committee hits the ground in San Francisco, at Super Bowl
The days are long and packed for members of Minnesota's Super Bowl Host Committee as they observe, learn and plan.
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Say what? Minnesotans are faster talkers than New Yorkers, study says
The slow-talking places are dominated by Southern states. North Carolina is in first, Alabama second.
Countdown to 2018
Super Bowl prep offers great glimpse for Twin Cities in 2 years
As Minnesota prepares to host Super Bowl LII in two years, here are 10 musings from the City by the Bay as we follow Vikings officials and the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee around town to see how it's done.
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Alleged ISIL recruits from Twin Cities argue for 'combatant immunity'
Attorneys are expected to argue over ISIL's status in a federal court hearing set for next week.
City of Lakes Loppet ski festival returns to Minneapolis this weekend
The fun begins Friday with new sports and participants grateful for a fresh 9 inches of snow.
St. Paul police K-9 attacked bystander, lawsuit alleges
A St. Paul woman said the dog bit her three times and refused to obey orders from its human partner.
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Fight for promotion prompts discrimination case, disability rights debate
Worker with disability fights his limiting status as a 'client'
Minneapolis Park Board overrides Hodges veto
More talks are likely as the board seeks to put a funding request on the fall ballot.
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Minnesota may finally give people with disabilities a fresh start with jobs
The voluntary initiative, known as "Way to Work," is based on a similar program in Ohio and has helped hundreds.
Driver accused of sexually assaulting special needs boy in his care
The 5-year-old special needs boy was in his care.
Monkey rodeo star draws animal rights protest before St. Paul event
Animal activists oppose Whiplash's weekend performance.
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State gun permits to carry soar, with 6,000 new applicants
Gun permits in the state have soared in the last month with an increase of more than 6,000 applicants — the state's second largest gun-buying surge since the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.
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Zika risks are low in Minnesota, but surveillance high, officials say
Twin Cities blood banks are taking steps to prevent the Zika virus from entering the region's blood supply.
Toddler dies in Anoka Co. day care; state quickly suspends license
State quickly suspended Circle Pines provider's license.
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Minnesota's slow flu season starts to speed up
Hospitals and clinics are seeing some uptick in cases but nothing like last year.
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Minnesota hospitals report more bad debts, community benefits
And uncompensated care expenses are still going up.
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