Mpls. DFL scrambles to reschedule Sixth Ward endorsing convention
St. Mary's has backed out of the Mpls. DFL event.
Minneapolis Community and Technical College looks to sell Loring Park mansion to city
The city would look for a developer to turn the building into apartments.
Blaine's water woes caused by outdated infrastructure
Two system failures this winter cut off access for some and led to school closings.
Longtime New Ulm Journal publisher dies at 65
Fenske died at his home in New Ulm on April 7. He would have turned 66 on April 22.
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Ice and snow close Duluth schools; Twin Cities area gets chilling rain
Northern Minnesota could see up to 5 inches.
Churches and families making Wednesdays the new Sunday
As churches across Minnesota try new ways to accommodate the hectic lives of the faithful, Wednesday night services have emerged as a popular option.
Railroad crossing safety behind effort Wednesday in Hopkins
About every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train the U.S. Department of Transportation says, and that's why Hopkins Police will be conducting a railroad crossing safety effort on Wednesday.
Super Bowl group quietly plans sex trafficking prevention efforts
A group is studying how to prevent abuse, raise awareness and help any victims.
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Software glitch hampers Metro Mobility's ability to schedule rides
Intermittent software issues were hampering the Metro Mobility service on Tuesday and officials say it was affecting their ability to schedule rides and complete trips on time.
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Judges, lawyers want to fix bail system to keep poor out of jail
The group is fighting back against systematic failures that keep low-income people in jail.
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Vikings defenders looking forward to chance to tackle Peterson
Once hands-off in practice, Adrian Peterson will be fair game in Week 1 at U.S. Bank Stadium - on national television - now that he's a member of the Saints.
Tough choices ahead for St. Paul as school enrollment drops and new contract looms
Class sizes and dropping enrollment loom as sticking points between school board and teachers union.
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In fast-growing Uptown, Suburban World Theatre gets ready for next chapter
The long-empty theater may reopen as a retail space.
Minneapolis police warn about pet poisonings
In at least 2 cases, bread tested positive for harmful substances.
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Minn. ruling on abuse at group home likely to be far-reaching one
The decision, in the case of a man burned over 35 percent of his body, will likely prevent facilities from insulating themselves from often-costly lawsuits.
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Off-duty cop who stopped terror attack in St. Cloud mall wins officer of the year
Avon, Minn., officer Jason Falconer was honored by the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.
Mayor Hodges says politics kept her silent about sexual abuse
The Minneapolis mayor told KARE 11's Jana Shortal that her decision to speak out "couldn't wait."
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Police hunt for suspect in Easter Sunday sex assault in downtown St. Paul ramp
The woman was sleeping on the sixth floor, having missed her curfew at a shelter, police said.
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