Two Minneapolis nonprofits get federal grants to counter extremism
Homeland Security money going to Ka Joog, Heartland Democracy for 'developing resilience'.
Former Minnesota Supreme Court chief justice headed to U.S. Bank Stadium oversight panel
Kathleen Blatz was appointed by Gov. Mark Dayton.
Mpls. man charged with fatally punching Saudi student from UW-Stout
The defendant denied that race motivated the October fight in Menomonie, Wis.
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Man pleads guilty to stealing tree tops from Chippewa National Forest
The 70-year-old Grand Rapids man cut more than 2,700 trees over a six-year period, the charges said.
Bail bond employee charged with forging bond
A Champlin man is accused of fabricating a bond for Beverly Burrell, the Twin Cities woman charged in four overdose cases.
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Metro Transit sees slight dip in 2016 ridership
Blamed for the decline — the drop in gas prices and ongoing construction on the Nicollet Mall.
Former Fridley weapons plant gets grant to help with cleanup
The Metropolitan Council approved $2.8 million in Livable Communities grants this week.
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Como Dockside lures wintertime customers with games, movies
St. Paul city officials expected 2016 total revenue to be $2 million, of which $200,000 went to the city in rent. But winter is another story.
Mpls. gives unions, activists strong voice on workplace advisory board
The group is tasked with advising the city on workplace issues.
Hwy. 169 bridge closure in Edina delayed once more
Drivers who use the Nine Mile Creek Bridge on Hwy. 169 between Bren Road and 5th Street/Lincoln Drive on the Minnetonka-Edina border will have more time to find alternate routes.
Mpls. Patrick Henry High event aims to empower black men
The annual event brought together more than 100 black professionals with students.
With riot charges dropped, some Castile protesters vow to take remaining counts to trial
Many demonstrators in Castile protests won't accept plea deals, but St. Paul says it's being reasonable.
Lawyer: 1 of 2 passengers whose disruption sent flight back to MSP won't be charged
The man's girlfriend, however, is being charged and is due in court next month.
MnDOT cancels I-94 closure in Maple Grove. Reason: Too cold
Too cold. That's the reason the Minnesota Department of Transportation has called off a bridge demolition project that would have shut down a portion of I-94 through Maple Grove.
Murder charges dropped against 2-year-old's father in Mpls. drive-by shooting
No one is being held responsible for the July drive-by shooting that killed 2-year-old Le'Vonte King Jason Jones and wounded Peterson's 15-month-old daughter.
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Mpls. Council Member Warsame pledges to build new Somali mall
Warsame says residents need alternatives to two problem-plagued malls owned by the Sabri family.
Court holds off determining Prince's legal heirs, picks firm to oversee estate
Filings in Carver County District Court raised questions of conflicts of interest in the management of the estate.
Minnesota is playing a central role in Finland's centennial bash
"Finland 100" events will travel across the country, with two large festivals in Washington, D.C. But the U.S. celebration starts and ends in Minnesota,
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