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Big federal meth busts paint picture of Mexican cartel reach into Minnesota
Massive loads of meth, cash wrapped in tape and plastic.
Army vet gets new home in Farmington, thanks to foundation, bank
Injured Army veteran Reid Erickson and his family were able to return to Minnesota and all live under the same roof again – thanks to the gift of a donated house.
100-plus businesses shut down in solidarity with immigrants
The Twin Cities response, part of a one-day national boycott, attempted to show how vital newcomers are to the U.S. economy.
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Minnesota hospital error report sees problems with lost tissue samples
State's medical errors report finds that the problem is common.
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Pet rat owners nervous about rat-to-human virus probed in Minnesota, elsewhere
No human infections have been reported in Minnesota, but rumors of seizing animals have raised fears among owners and breeders in the Twin Cities.
Mondale joins Kelm-Helgen in resigning from stadium panel
The two highest-profile public officials on the U.S. Bank Stadium oversight committee left their jobs amid public and legislative pressure after revelations of two luxury suites used to host friends and family at games and concerts.
Cyberscam that hit Bloomington school workers puts Minn. districts on defensive
Minnesota school districts use training and insurance to guard against hackers.
North Minneapolis City Council hopefuls talk minimum wage, housing, police
Nonprofit Neighborhoods Organizing for Change hosted the candidates' forum.
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Pequot Lakes man dies in head-on collision in Crow Wing County
The crash involved a pickup and a semitrailer truck.
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11-day-old boy's death west of Twin Cities being treated as homicide
No arrests have been made, said the Montevideo police chief.
University of Minnesota student arrested in case of swastika graffiti
The 18-year-old student from St. Cloud faces a charge of criminal damage to property, according to a police report, and university officials called the incident a bias crime.
Stakeholders tapped for $64 million Burnsville landfill cleanup
Cleanup of the closed Burnsville site could cost $64 million.
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Family of Minn. boy whose death sparked reforms sues county
Eric Dean's death could have been stopped by social workers, other family, she claims.
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St. Paul police to lease space in former Macy's building downtown
The 15-year lease will cost the city about $5.7 million.
Hoch files papers for Minneapolis mayoral campaign
He hasn't announced a run yet, saying that he's still exploring.
Gold Line busway gets millions toward a 2024 opening
Ramsey, Washington counties pitch in several million each, pushing past start-up phase.
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