Monticello man on verge of deportation after 55 years in U.S.
Now on the verge of 60, Peter Briggs may be sent to Germany, the country of his birth. He's been in the Sherburne county jail since February.
Minneapolis launches new 'Talking is Teaching' campaign to get parents and babies talking
Officials believe that if more parents get the message that talking is critical for babies' development, the major gaps in learning and language development between wealthier and poorer families may be reduced.
Mayor Hodges: 'Here's how we make our kids smarter — we talk to them'
The "Talking is Teaching" initiative aims to lessen economic and racial disparities by encouraging parents to talk, read and sing to their children.
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The Drive: Metro Transit expanding owl service
Who rides the bus in the wee hours of the morning? Turns out, a lot more people than you'd think.
Driver dies 4 weeks after fiery late-night crash in north Minneapolis
The motorist spent four weeks in the hospital before dying from severe burns.
Bloomington police Running Man Challenge video goes viral
Bloomington is the latest local agency to post videos as part of the Running Man Challenge.
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Who's claiming to be Prince's heirs? It's a secret
The next step will be a hearing on genetic testing rules for determining "heirship" to the estate, which has been valued at $100 million to $300 million.
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Minnesota foster parents are getting burned out, cleaned out
More challenging kids, funding cuts are creating a shortage in a time of dire need.
Two north metro cities scramble to upgrade water plants to filter out contaminant
New Brighton and St. Anthony take steps to protect supplies.
$1.5M bail set for cult leader Victor Barnard in Pine Co. court hearing
Barnard didn't make bail, faces 59 sex-abuse counts.
New Lakeville Hy-Vee grocery store will offer clothes, too
Hy-Vee adds even more grab-and-go items in its new Lakeville store opening Tuesday, as well as a fast fashion boutique.
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Man killed by tree in BWCA identified as Rep. Walz's brother
A man camping in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota died Sunday night when a tree fell on him as he sought shelter from a powerful storm.
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