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Early spring means early start on massive I-94 project in west metro
The state was not planning to close any lanes on Interstate 94 through Brooklyn Center and Minneapolis until mid-April.
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After Mpls. mom is swindled out of new garage, volunteers step in to help
After a fire, Tawanda Miller, who had only partial insurance, was the victim of a construction swindle by a phony contractor who took about $6,600 from her as a partial payment to rebuild the garage, then disappeared.
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U grants dying man's wish to see his son graduate
For possibly the first time ever, the University of Minnesota will host a one-student graduation ceremony Monday.
Ellison says Trump's proposed budget cuts are 'deadly serious'
Trump's reduced funding would have a big impact on Minnesotans, he says.
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Video appears to contradict Mpls. police in kicking incident
Christopher Reiter faces assault charges after man left with traumatic brain injury.
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Growing web of laws keeps Minnesotans in the dark
The state's public records law is riddled with hundreds of exceptions. Local governments and businesses are pushing to keep even more data secret.
Don Henley adds Twin Cities to concert tour; top ticket $525
The Eagles co-founder will perform June 18 at the Xcel Energy Center.
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Mother of man killed by police: 'They have to live with what they've done'
St. Paul cops "have to live with what they've done," she declares at a vigil at the spot where her son died.
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'Charges likely' against semi driver who hit cab at St. Cloud light, killed 2
Killed were Thomas L. Findlay, 66, of Sartell, the driver of the van operated by Elite Taxi, and passenger Emily R. LeTourneau, 22, of Big Lake, Minn.
Delano kicks off anti-racism campaign with candlelight vigil
More than 1,000 residents gathered Sunday night to show their support of a local black family whose home was broken into and spray-painted with racial slurs a week earlier.
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Klobuchar seeks money to fight anti-Semitic threats
She pledges federal money for security at community centers.
Delano kicks off anti-racism campaign with candlelight vigil
More than 1,000 residents gathered Sunday night to show their support of a local black family whose home was broken into and spray-painted with racial slurs a week earlier.
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Gophers, UMD Bulldogs get No. 1 seeds in NCAA hockey tournament
North Dakota will play down the road in Fargo and host that regional.
Trump backers see pros and cons in new plan for health care
Though the latest proposal presents personal risks, some GOP voters in Elk River are eager to see if the White House and Congress can come up with something better.
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Minnesota is in 'very deep hole' when it comes to teachers of color
There are 629 Hispanic teachers across the state, making up just 1 percent of a total teaching workforce of 60,090.
Delano takes on racism with public event tonight; Dayton, targeted family meet
The community is coming together to express support for a black family whose home was burglarized and vandalized with racist slurs.
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