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Gov. Dayton orders steps to protect bees, other pollinators
Gov. Mark Dayton issued new state limits Friday on the use of a controversial class of pesticides that have been implicated in the decline of honeybees and other pollinators.
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Body of missing Park Rapids boater is recovered from lake after collision
The 78-year-old man disappeared into Fishhook Lake after boats collided.
Prince superfans snap up Paisley Park tour tickets
Fans expressed delight that they'll be able to see some of their idol's belongings.
Le Sueur man charged in stabbing death of Eden Prairie man, 74
Nathan Foth was arrested on his way to Minnesota from Oregon via bus, police said.
Maple Grove man charged with murder in Dinkytown stabbing
Brandon Bockoven admitted to police that he stabbed the victim twice Thursday evening after they argued about money for auto parts, according to the Hennepin County attorney's office.
Minneapolis, Hennepin County seek volunteers to count cyclists and walkers
Minneapolis, Hennepin County looking for volunteer counters.
Suspect in custody in fatal stabbing near University of Minnesota
A male acquaintance of the victim was taken into custody, Minneapolis police said. The two are not believed to be students.
U.S. Bank Stadium's giant doors open for first time this morning
The big doors opened on the new Minnesota Vikings stadium for the first time this morning. For three years, they've been called a signature design element of the new $1.1 billion U.S. Bank Stadium.
St. Paul tackles repairs for 'Terrible 20' streets
Two years in, the pace is slowing as the city tackles its most daunting projects.
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How the Dixie Chicks helped me become a creative, independent woman
They were one of my favorite acts in the late '90s and early aughts. And the Dixie Chicks played an important role in my young life.
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State Fair, Vikings' first home game pose big traffic hassles
The weekend traffic volume on metro area freeways and highways is likely to be heavier than normal as thousands make their way to the Minnesota State Fair and the Vikings' preseason home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Monitoring the Mississippi
Eye in the sky keeps watch on Mississippi River for toxic scum
A pilot from Rochester helps scientists track potentially toxic blooms of algae as part of a NASA effort.
Mayor Hodges pitches $10.5 million overhaul of Minneapolis Convention Center plaza
It's the fourth-largest infrastructure item in Hodges' budget proposal, which was released last week and must be approved by the City Council.
Ridgeview Medical Center grows along with Carver County
Medical center expanding and exceeding projections.
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Man charged in shooting death in Minn. state park is in the National Guard
The victim was sitting in his car, and all the windows were rolled up, according to the prosecution.
Minneapolis sees rise in foodborne illness from norovirus, Vibrio bacteria found in oysters
Health inspectors are looking into the causes of the increases, including of illnesses involving the Vibrio bacteria found in oysters.
Dakota County seeks help, not jail, for those with mental illness
Dakota County has joined a federal initiative to better manage crises.
Dayton, Met Council seek to give Southwest LRT $145M boost
Money to keep project going would come from Met Council, Hennepin County, metro transit board.
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