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Red Wing anxiously awaits results of $500K online contest
After a week of voting, Red Wing became the clubhouse leader Wednesday.
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Rollerblade inventor now creates SkyRide, a human-powered roller coaster
The SkyRide technology on display in Waconia aims to "merge commercial fitness to the roller coaster industry."
Chicago Amtrak officer who killed Mpls. man charged with murder
LaRoyce Tankson, 31, turned himself in to authorities.
License plate askew leads Mpls. cops to gun-toting accused rapist
The suspect tried to flee, but officers quickly nabbed him without shots being fired, authorities said.
New leadership for U.S. Bank Stadium is in the works, Dayton says
Replacements for the two departed top officials on U.S. Bank Stadium's oversight panel are likely to come next week.
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Minn. professor's 'rant' on immigrants, refugees sets off a backlash
Philosophy professor at University of Minnesota, Morris campus triggers outcry with comments on immigrants.
Friday: U of M police investigate flier with swastikas posted on campus
The flier, on a pole, brought attention to a neo-Nazi website.
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Outdated south Washington County park soon to become new and improved
A $3.5 million construction project will transform the tattered Cottage Grove site.
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Friday's Twin Cities high of 63 sets record for Feb. 17
It is only the fifth time that has happened in February.
Hennepin County jury pool goes from basement to new 'penthouse'
Hennepin County wanted a more inviting, comfortable place for potential jurors to wait.
South St. Paul teacher charged in armed robberies of drugstores
According to the charges, Melanie Sue Parkin displayed a handgun and demanded oxycodone.
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Wildlife Science Center lands at new home in northern Anoka County
The new 165-acre property in Linwood Township was acquired years ago but officials waited to fully develop owing to the Great Recession.
St. Paul man attacked by police K-9 sues officers involved
Frank Baker's injuries prompted an apology from Chief Todd Axtell.
St. Paul police chief stops domestic assault during his commute to work
The police chief got to do some hands-on crime fighting after he witnessed an assault on Friday.
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