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Driver in unsecured load crash comes forward
Kyle R. Gunderson, 35, of Menomonie, Wis., contacted the Minnesota State Patrol after viewing a viral video of the crash and realizing his load was involved, the patrol said.
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Motorcyclist, 61, killed during deer collision in Clearwater County
Richard W. Engen, 61, of Clearbrook, Minn., was headed east on Hwy. 223 in Clearwater County when he struck a deer that ran in front of him. Engen was thrown from the bike on impact and died at the scene as a result of his injuries, according to state patrol. He was not wearing a helmet.
Tempers flare in Bloomington as City Council rejects another effort to kill organized garbage collection
Tempers flared as a new effort to kill unified pickup was rejected.
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June 29: Heinrich trial on child pornography charges rescheduled
Due to begin this month, it has been moved to Oct. 11.
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Xcel's power line plans have Victoria residents charged up
Citizens proposed to have the power lines rerouted underground, but the city says it can't pay for that.
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At annual convention, Hennepin County a model for how jailed mentally ill are treated
The humane treatment of mentally ill inmates is highlighted at conference.
Juror pay in Minnesota district courts to double, starting next week
Jurors will make $20 for each day they report to the courthouse, and they will be reimbursed for the round-trip mileage between their homes and the courthouse at the rate of 54 cents per mile. Currently, jurors are paid $10 per day and are reimbursed for mileage at the rate of 27 cents per mile.
Pastor envisions youth shelter in old West St. Paul bank building
He looks to turn vacant West St. Paul building into youth homeless shelter.
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Great Cycle Challenge USA on track to earn nearly $3 million for cancer
More than 26,000 cyclists across the nation spent June raising money for Great Cycle Challenge USA, one of Minnesota's most instantly successful nonprofit fundraisers. In just its second year, it's on track to raise nearly $3 million — up from $1.7 million last year — thanks to dedicated cyclists and the power of focused social media.
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U of M student newspaper to cut back print edition to 2 days a week
The Minnesota Daily, the student newspaper at the Twin Cities campus, plans shift to "digital first" approach and put more resources into its online and mobile platforms.
Beloved Minneapolis comic book store Big Brain is closing
After years in the local comic book scene, Michael Drivas is calling it quits his acclaimed Big Brain.
Prior Lake council votes to stick with plan to revamp Co. Rd. 42
Council members urged residents to relay their complaints to County Commissioners.
Obituary: David Forster Jr.'s aspirations as an athlete, businessman cut short
A week after running alongside his fiancée in Grandma's Marathon, helping her finish her first 26.2-mile race, the 27-year-old elite runner collapsed on an evening run near his Minneapolis home and died.
In honoring Paul Bunyan Day, no one stands taller than Minnesota
Tuesday was an opportunity for Minnesotans to celebrate the legendary lumberjack's birthday and to reflect on how wrong the entire state of Maine is about where he was born.
Prospect Park group aims to preserve Glendale public housing
Historic designation could help preserve the Minneapolis neighborhood's low-income row houses.
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Jury finds younger Davis guilty in Community Action fraud case
A jury found Jordan Davis guilty of conspiring with his father to commit fraud.
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St. Paul sings 'Hello' to Minneapolis in Adele parody video
With Adele set to kick off her U.S. tour at the Xcel next week, St. Paul used the opportunity to tweak Minneapolis with a message from "the other side."
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