Hennepin Co. attorney: Grand juries in officer-involved shootings 'a mistake'
Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said his biggest regret as the county's top prosecutor was using grand juries to investigate the shootings of civilians by police, admitting that the process lacked transparency.
In Richfield, Latina leadership is a chance to build bridges among residents
Council and school board members attest to city's growing diversity.
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Duluth's ship canal lighthouses dubbed historic by National Register
Two of Duluth's signature lighthouses have been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the latest landmarks to join city staples such as the Aerial Lift Bridge, Armory and Union Depot in earning the distinction.
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USC professor stabbed to death began his career in Minnesota
Bosco Tjan of the University of Southern California was fatally stabbed on Friday afternoon in the building that houses his lab.
Tevlin: Stadium officials should listen to people who tilt at windmills
You can't say Chuck Turchick didn't warn them.
1 person injured in 2 a.m. shooting at St. Louis Park shopping center
Police responded to a report of gunfire around 2 a.m. Saturday.
Murder charges: Repeat felon burglarized 95-year-old Anoka man's home
The victim lived on his own; the suspect took only a clock and pocket watch.
2016: Renters caught in middle as cities spend years battling landlords to fix problem properties
While the Stephen Frenz case has taken extra twists and turns, even more straightforward license revocations can lead to a lengthy process for city regulators.
Burnsville photographer wins national recognition for fox photo
Benjamin Olson's photo of a sleepy young fox received the wildlife award this year from Nature's Best Photography.
Vikings threaten to sue over talk of soccer at U.S. Bank Stadium
The owners of the Major League Soccer expansion franchise the Minnesota United are in talks about playing games at U.S. Bank Stadium — and it has left the stadium's primary tenant, the Minnesota Vikings, crying foul and threatening to sue.
New murder charge vs. Maplewood woman in 5th heroin death
Beverly Burrell now has been charged in connection with the deaths of five Minnesota men.
Winter Carnival, Loppet, pond hockey event join forces in winter showcase
Great Northern festival that will debut in January and combine some of Minnesota's most popular winter traditions with food, culture and more.
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