Plymouth explores setting earlier bar close, penalizing Cowboy Jack's
The city says five DWI arrests so far this year involved people who drank at Cowboy Jack's.
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$15 minimum wage on track for Minneapolis? What you should know
Commonly asked questions — and answers — on the minimum wage debate at City Hall.
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Lou Anne Kling, legendary farm advocate in Minnesota and nation, dies at 77
The activist, national farm advocacy educator and former U.S. Department of Agriculture manager died May 17.
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Dateline Paris: Minnesota aviator Charles Lindbergh tells his own story
The young pilot from Little Falls, Minn., recounted his historic transatlantic flight for the Minneapolis Tribune in 1927, writing that he was tempted to turn back during a storm and that he thinks he will like Paris.
Man arrested in slaying of mother, father in Eden Prairie home
They hadn't seen him for weeks and were fearful of his past violent behavior.
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Weekend traffic: Memorial Day getaway and lots of sporting events
If AAA's predictions are correct, the roads leading out of the metro might be more crowded than those in town as throngs head to the lakes, cabins and places to enjoy the season's first long holiday weekend. Major road construction project could also hamper in-town travel
Dateline Paris: Aviator Charles Lindbergh tells his own story
The young pilot from Little Falls, Minn., recounted his historic transatlantic flight for the Minneapolis Tribune in 1927, writing that he was tempted to turn back during a storm and that he thinks he will like Paris.
ID'd: Suburban Chicago man found shot dead in car in north Minneapolis
The man was shot in one location and found blocks later on W. Broadway, police said.
Driver strikes MnDOT 'crash truck' protecting workers in Bloomington
Patrol said the motorist was under the influence of alcohol when he hit the truck along Hwy. 77.
Minneapolis City Council set to craft ordinance to raise minimum wage
A majority of City Council members have said they would support raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
BCA: Teen shot by Crystal police aimed pellet gun at officers
A young man shot multiple times in a park by Crystal police Wednesday had a history of severe mental illness, according to his mother.
Sheriff IDs teen killed, other injured in small plane crash in NW. Wisconsin
A two-seater airplane crashed in a river in northwestern Wisconsin, killing one teenager aboard and seriously injuring another, authorities said.
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Grand Forks man dies in Becker County crash
In Wisconsin, a man injured in a crash on Saturday died Wednesday at a St. Paul hospital.
Maplewood woman found guilty in overdose death of Chanhassen man
The judge expects to rule on a second case after closing arguments are filed July 3.
HCMC seeks to ease patient bottlenecks with new mental health crisis center
Crisis center will be a place for patients to gain strength before re-entering society.
Battered teacher's case against St. Paul schools dismissed
Federal judge rules Central High teacher's injuries covered by workers' comp.
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Minneapolis Public Housing Authority takes stock of its 6,000 units
The agency is preparing for 10 years of capital improvements.
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Feds in Minnesota charge 21 new defendants in Thai sex ring
Federal investigation began in Minnesota and discovered Thai women working as 'sex slaves.'
Mpls. City Hall clock to chime Friday for upcoming anniversary of JFK's birth
A special bell program honoring JFK will ring as scheduled midday Friday.
Son arrested in slaying of Eden Prairie couple
They hadn't seen him for weeks and were fearful of his past violent behavior.
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