Workers, labor groups cheer passage of Mpls. sick-leave ordinance
Starting July 1, 2017, workers at Minneapolis businesses with six or more employees will be able to earn up to 48 hours of paid sick leave per year, at a rate of one hour of leave per 30 hours worked.
Trapped by abuse: Boyfriend's fatal stabbing was her only escape
The case of Arteisha Love, 31, highlights complexity of partner violence.
St. Paul man shot, killed by police, officer who fired identified
Authorities said Eugene Francis Smith was fatally shot by officer Joshua Raichert, a 10-year veteran.
Road to growth: Washington County soon will open new public works complex
Washington County's new public works complex reflects a suburban transformation over 50 years.
Minneapolis adopts 'complete streets' policy
"Complete streets" idea to guide city's transportation projects.
I-35W bridge collapse survivor linked to ISIL group in Syria
Mohamed Roble was weeks shy of his 11th birthday when the school bus he was on plummeted more than 30 feet as the bridge beneath gave way.
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ISIL defendant: Talk of joining terror group just bravado
Guled Omar denies using financial aid money to allegedly finance his travel overseas to fight
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Living in downtown Minneapolis was badge of shame in days of Skid Row
Through the early 1960s, the heart of Minneapolis was home to nearly 2,500 men who lived in some of the city's oldest and most decrepit buildings.
Up, up and away: Prior Lake students launch balloons into near-space
Eighth graders at Hidden Oaks Middle School launched two high-altitude balloons into near-space to collect data and take photos.
Robbinsdale teachers to hand out 40,000 books
The books are provided by First book, a nonprofit that gives books to low-income children.
Man in St. Paul house shoots at police, then is shot and killed
The man was in a bedroom and had fired at officers, St. Paul police said. It happened about 2:15 p.m. on the 2100 block of Minnehaha Avenue E.
Defendant takes stand, responds to claims in ISIL trial
Guled Omar is likely the defense's only witness.
At Fort Snelling National Cemetery, duty and honor are forever
Long before the Memorial Day visitors arrive, a 50-member crew is there carefully tending the grounds. "It's duty," Navy vet Mark Linafelter said of his work.
Archdiocese plan would create $65M fund for abuse victims
Archbishop Hebda calls it a "just and timely" resolution; victims' advocates cry foul.
Minneapolis City Council gives tentative approval to sick-leave mandate
With final approval expected Friday, the ordinance would go into effect July 1, 2017.
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DNR pursues better plan, better numbers on deer
The agency will take input from a wide range of people.
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