Cecil the lion offspring killed in hunt; researcher says it 'was legal'
The death comes a little more than two years after a Bloomington dentist killed Cecil, sparking global outrage.
Video shows Justine Damond rescuing family of ducklings in Mpls. weeks before death
The Guardian released video showing Justine Damond saving ducklings from a storm drain just weeks before her shooting death by a Minneapolis police officer.
Jayhawks co-founder Caleb Palmiter dies at 53
For many, he was one of the Twin Cities music scene's great unsung forces.
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Shutdown on Hwy. 61, sporting events could hamper weekend traffic
Fans heading to this weekend's Lowertown Blues and Funk Fest in St. Paul's Mears Park might not be the only ones singing the blues. Drivers on Hwy. 61 in Cottage Grove where a bridge project has the potential to spawn big backups might be, too.
Settlement in Philando Castile's death proposed to go to mother alone
Philando Castile's father, serving life in prison, made no claim on settlement over son's death
2017: Graphic body cam video shows officer shooting dogs in Minneapolis yard
The officer's video is the first public viewing of the entire encounter that left the two animals with serious wounds.
FBI, Shakopee police investigate spending by former superintendent
Thompson allegedly admitted to accepting perks from companies working with the school district, according to a search warrant affidavit filed this week.
Met Council set to dole out $4 million to clean polluted sites
Most projects receiving funds are in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Lobbyists descend on Minneapolis to fight menthol restriction
Tobacco companies and retailers are pushing back against Minneapolis leaders' move to restrict the sales of menthol cigarettes in the city.
Mississippi River communities clean up in wake of mudslides, flooding
Several inches of rain caused a mess on bluffside roads, but most roads were reopened Thursday.
Couple robbed at knifepoint at U bus stop, ordered to strip
The suspect in the late-night crime remains at large.
Rep. Keith Ellison introduces bill supporting mobile home parks
He introduces bill to protect the parks where residents live and to give them 'a fighting chance.'
Arrest made in woman's stabbing in Minneapolis parking ramp
The victim of the stabbing in Ramp B is still in HCMC in serious condition.
Robbinsdale man charged with murder of Fridley teen in death linked to marijuana deal
Marijuana deal may have been behind killing, authorities say.
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Surly Brewing can't get involved in workers' tip pool, judge rules
A judge ruled in favor of a former Surly Brewing Co. employee who alleged its tip distribution policy was unfair to him and other servers at its giant Minneapolis restaurant.
2 sentenced for aiding man who shot BLM protesters at 4th Precinct
One will serve time in the workhouse, the other on house arrest.
Mayor Hodges: Minneapolis police body camera policy must change
In an interview, the mayor said the fatal shooting of Justine Damond should not have happened — and that the lack of body camera footage is unacceptable.
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Along with the previously announced tallest traveling Ferris wheel in North America, several other new Minnesota State Fair attractions were revealed this morning ranging from a celebration of the NHL's centennial to yarn-inspired street art to an appearance by celebrity chef Paula Deen.
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