Robert Halfhill, Twin Cities gay activist and archivist, dies at 76
His death leaves few left who remember the early days of the Twin Cities movement.
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Civil liberties advocates question premise of U.S. counter-extremism programs in Minneapolis visits
Former U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger will speak on deradicalization next week.
Lost Minneapolis: Snapshot provides a glimpse of downtown in the 1930s
Almost everything in this picture — the trolleys, the busy streets, the bright signs — are urban staples we'd love to see again. Take a look.
Runaway New Prague teens found safe in Arizona
They were last seen at a Wal-Mart in Shakopee on April 15.
Contractor hired by Hennepin County attorney linked to past sanctions
Company that would aid offenders in Hennepin County was accused of unscrupulous behavior by attorney general's office.
Minnesota honors Prince, his legacy on anniversary of death
A year ago today, the music world — and his home state — lost a legend. We will provide updates all day on how he's being remembered on the anniversary of his death.
April 21, 2017: Minn. serial rapist testifies about violent history and fantasies
In tearful testimony, Thomas Duvall describes his violent past and pleaded to be released.
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What would the Twin Cities look like as a mega-region?
A map created by university researchers reveals the Twin Cities to be the center of its own universe of commuters.
Minnesota laundromat has thousands of dolls staring from the ceiling
At eye level, it's just another laundromat. The only one in the small, historically Norwegian city of Spring Grove, Minn. But look up, and faces stare back.
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St. Cloud Wal-Mart closes after man stabs 17-year-old girl
A 29-year-old St. Cloud man was in custody and refusing to speak to officers. The teen said she didn't know why she was stabbed.
Paisley Park's Prince party kicks off with live music, inside stories
About 2,000 ardent fans attended the $500-to-$1,000-per-ticket affair.
Minneapolis will be reimbursed almost $5 million for Super Bowl services, public safety, facilities
Police services, at $3.1 million, are the biggest expense in the proposed contract.
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Community tells St. Paul police, leaders that it wants change
Police shootings must be prevented, community members tell officials.
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Shelley Grimes, a scientist who mastered many arts, dies at 54
The research scientist at the University of Minnesota died of cancer March 20.
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STDs hit another record high in Minnesota in 2016
Syphilis and gonorrhea see double-digit increases; chlamydia remains prevalent.
Mpls. School District plans to cut most building engineers, raising concerns about safety
Consolidation would move the number of districtwide building engineers from 100 to 15, raising concerns of student, staff safety.
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Suspect in fatal Red Wing shooting nabbed after 120-mph chase, charged
The charges filed in Goodhue County range from second-degree murder to second-degree manslaughter.
Six mumps cases confirmed at University of Minnesota
U officials urge students to stay in if they feel sick.
Alleged murder-for-hire plot lands Columbia Heights man in jail
He allegedly wanted a business associate, who he claimed owed him $150,000, shot in the ear.
Police search for suspect in Columbia Heights homicide
31-year-old man shot to death during disturbance at LaBelle Park Condos.
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