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Minnesota AG, DEA urge participation in prescription drug take back day
More than 100 locations will be available for pill drops in state Saturday
Driver killed when he struck tree in St. Paul during pursuit is ID'd
The driver has been convicted of several crimes and had two warrants out for his arrest at the time of the crash.
Duluth woman carries aid into ruined Syrian city
Duluth woman delivered cash raised in Minnesota to rebuild Kobani's demolished library.
Boater missing since late-night mishap on St. Croix River turns up alive
Lawyer tells authorities man is fine; no reason for absence is provided.
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Health officials say 20 so far sickened in Minn. measles outbreak
Eight new infections were confirmed Monday. State health officials said that all of the cases have occurred within the Somali-American community.
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Minneapolis panel approves $5 million reimbursement agreement for Super Bowl
Vote by full Minneapolis City Council to accept the cost reimbursement is expected on Friday.
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Minneapolis schools communications chief has resigned
Tonya Tennessen, who began manning communications in Minneapolis schools in January, stepped down from her district position.
Sad ending for injured eagle rescued by trooper
The trooper saved one eagle and later released it. This time the injuries were too severe.
Minneapolis man creates 1,000-piece Lego diorama of Nye's Polonaise Room
The former piano bar and restaurant has been built entirely out of Legos.
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Could brine be the solution to Minnesota's road salt problem?
The Minnesota Department of Transportation used more brine solution before snowy weather this winter than in years past, but traditional salt and sand are still heavily used.
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Dayton wants to strip Historical Society of its preservation role
The agency would be more efficient and accountable if moved under state control, Gov. Mark Dayton says.
Falcon Heights traffic stop leads to police chase, fatal car crash
A St. Anthony police officer pulled over a car about 8 p.m. near Hamline and Hoyt avenues. As the officer approached the vehicle on foot, it sped away, the police said.
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86th St. bridge in Bloomington, struck Sunday, will be rebuilt this summer
The City of Bloomington says the 86th Street bridge over Interstate 35W is closed after a vehicle driving on the freeway hit the bridge on Sunday.
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Ramp to Hennepin/Lyndale from I-94 closes Monday
The Minnesota Department of Transportation on Monday will close the ramp from westbound I-94 to Hennepin and Lyndale avenues in downtown Minneapolis.
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