Police arrest Excelsior man after Vista Fleet tour boats released in Duluth
Questions remain about how the boats were released.
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Near-record heat kicks in, forcing changes to Friday night prep sports schedules across metro
A high temperature of 94 degrees combined with a record-breaking dew point of 73 to make it feel like 101 degrees.
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18-year-old man killed in Cass County crash
His death was one of three this week on Minnesota roads.
New plans for Excelsior's Commons park close to completion
Changes will include a new boardwalk and band shell.
Nurse charged with stealing pain medication from Minn. VA hospital
Matthew Leininger, 42, faces five counts of theft.
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Mediation falls apart in GOP's veto battle with Gov. Dayton
Court-ordered mediation between Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican legislative leaders broke down around noon Friday, when GOP leaders said Dayton ended the session.
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Obama campus sex assault guidance scrapped under Trump
The Trump administration on Friday scrapped Obama-era guidance on investigating campus sexual assault, replacing it with new instructions that allow universities to require higher standards of evidence when handling complaints.
Likely 10-year sentence for drunk driver who killed Minnesota Chorale singer
Israel Delos Santos, 30, pleaded guilty Friday to one count of criminal vehicular homicide in connection with the June 1 crash that killed Krista Sandstrom, 47, of St. Paul.
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Media, watchdog groups will be able to argue for release of Wetterling documents, judge rules
The judge's ruling allows those seeking more public access to make their case.
No jail for ex-Champlin Park High coach who sexually assaulted boy, 13
The felony conviction would also be dismissed if she abides by probation requirements.
St. Paul homeowner fights with intruder for control of rifle
No one was injured, but the suspect remains at large.
Brooklyn Park man charged in rapes 3 weeks apart turns himself in
The 22-year-old suspect walked into Brooklyn Center police HQ and surrendered.
Mound man pleads guilty to using $1 million in investors' money to fund lavish lifestyle
Jeremy Lundin stole more than $1 million from dozens of investors, the charges say.
After 9 months of detours, Hwy. 169 in Edina is set to reopen
More than 90,000 motorists a day have been on detour as MnDOT replaced an old bridge with a 3,000-foot causeway that passes over marshland.
English learner program gets boost in St. Paul, but court case looms
Ten new teachers hired after difficult 2016-17 school year.
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Weekend traffic: One last closure on I-94, busy on the sports scene
The first full weekend of fall is shaping up to be a warm one, perfect for romping through a corn maze or checking out the bright yellow, red and orange tree leaves.
More traffic crossing new St. Croix River bridge than old Stillwater bridge
Some motorists might have avoided the old Stillwater Lift Bridge.
This weekend, Minnesota celebrates the Finns, with rare visit by president
FinnFest USA returns to Minneapolis on nation's 100th anniversary.
Hunter rescued after nearly 3 days in forest north of Twin Cities
Robert Kniefel, 61, of Lakeville, built a fire to warm himself and endured heavy rains in the Nemadji Forest.
State officials meet North Side business owners to talk jobs, economic development
Minority employment in Minnesota since recession has risen more than in other states.
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