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Miles of footlongs, tons of manure and other State Fair yardsticks
We fairgoers go through a staggering amount of cookies, milk, hot dogs and other comestibles. And those animals really pile up the pies, too.
Twin Cities restaurant owner accused of using eateries as drug fronts
An indictment unsealed Monday has 46 counts including conspiracy to distribute marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine, conspiracy to harbor and employ illegal aliens, and money laundering.
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Car slips off jack, fatally crushes Stearns County man changing oil
His wife came home to find him under the vehicle in their garage.
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Lake Mille Lacs catch-and-release walleye season will end Sept. 6
Local Ojibwe bands had expressed displeasure with Dayton's decision earlier this month to allow the season to continue even though a quota had been surpassed.
Family friend charged in death, sex assault of Meeker Co. girl
In Watkins, population 1,000, nearly 1,000 people attended a vigil for Alayna Ert on Tuesday evening.
Robbinsdale council approves Terrace Theatre teardown; lawsuit filed to halt demolition
Vote comes as lawsuit seeks restraining order against site's razing.
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Talks between Allina Health, nurses union go nowhere
Each side blames the other as talks break off late Tuesday with no agreement.
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St. Paul district seeks a fresh start with in-school officers
New measures seek to ensure a more positive presence in schools.
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Tevlin: Jury's misunderstanding of instructions altered murder verdict
It was a drug deal gone bad, and when it was over, one man was dead and two were in jail facing murder charges.
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Court will hear evaluations of six Minnesota ISIL defendants in September
German deradicalization authority will report findings next month.
Vikings pay tribute to legendary columnist Sid Hartman at new stadium
Bud Grant and Lou Nanne were among those on hand to dedicate the Sid Hartman Media Entrance at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Abuse victims say St. Paul Archdiocese can afford $80M in compensation
Panel says $13M proposed by archdiocese in bankruptcy court is too little.
Three badly injured dogs possibly linked to St. Paul fighting ring, rescue group says
The unneutered male dogs were found on different days within a few miles of one another in St. Paul.
$10K reward offered in killing of Minneapolis grandmother nearly 3 months ago
The woman was driving her teen granddaughter to an appointment when gang crossfire wounded her.
80 homes in Washington County getting bottled water amid pollution review
State is reviewing new contamination standard for old 3M chemicals.
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Man missing for weeks found dead in wreck off I-94 near Sauk Centre
The vehicle ended up on its roof in a creek.
Addiction treatment services launch in Blaisdell Av. mansion in Minneapolis
The Minneapolis building's conversion spurred fight about supportive housing in Whittier.
Mpls. $15 minimum wage supporters kick off campaign
The city on Tuesday appealed a judge's decision to let voters decide.
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