High Road: Friend's rant is over-the-top
What do you do when a close friend goes on a total rant about a mutual acquaintance, to the point that it gets uncomfortable?
Como Park High's SRO is state's top cop
Toy Vixayvong was named "police officer of the year" for 2016 on strength of previous undercover work.
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Missing girl found safe after fire and a death in Bemidji; suspect held
The woman's death is being treated as a homicide. A suspect with a child porn conviction is under arrest.
Minneapolis, small businesses not fully paid a year after Senior Games
The local organizing group says it's out of money.
St. Paul releases draft of sick-leave ordinance, wants you to weigh in
Plan is open to feedback; a vote on the employer mandates is in August.
One obstacle to police body cameras: Money
Shakopee is among the cities pinning hopes on federal grant funding.
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Minnesotans see immigration decision as push for action
Thursday's court impasse dealt Minnesota's immigrants a grave disappointment and promised to add fuel to the election campaign.
Vikings win legal fight with Wells Fargo over rooftop signs
Judge scolds both sides in ruling against Wells Fargo.
Bob Barker donates matching $50,000 grant to Minn. animal sanctuary
The longtime animal welfare activist and TV host will match donations for a new indoor shelter at the sanctuary in Sandstone.
Ford, MPCA say contamination shouldn't limit development of St. Paul plant site
Company wants to finish cleanup at the former assembly plant in 2019.
Challenge to drug charge questions legality of cavity searches
Attorneys for the defendant say his civil rights were violated.
West metro crash claims life of woman, 73, who had police in pursuit
The driver hit a guardrail, prompting a police chase.
Como Zoo helps rare toad escape extinction
After breeding, tadpoles are shipped to their Wyoming home
June 2016: Mondale sides with St. Croix River in U.S. Supreme Court private property case
Former VP, environmental groups say family's sale of lot would harm river.
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Justices: Warrant needed for blood-alcohol, not breath tests
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a Minnesota case that police must obtain a search warrant before requiring suspected drunken drivers to take blood alcohol tests, but not breath tests, which the court considers less intrusive.
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Scott County approves new rules for farm wineries, delays wedding barns
The county is one of the first to regulate popular rural events.
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